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Ghostbusters (2016)

โ€œAnswer the call.โ€

5.3/10 ยท 6,908 votes 1h 57m pg-13 ActionComedyFantasy

#287 of 305 films from 2016 #2061 of 2168 in action

Directed by Paul Feig ยท Written by Paul Feig, Katie Dippold

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Overview

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

Cast

Kristen Wiigas Erin Gilbert
Melissa McCarthyas Abby Yates
Kate McKinnonas Jillian Holtzmann
Leslie Jonesas Patty Tolan
Chris Hemsworthas Kevin
Neil Caseyas Rowan North
Charles Danceas Harold Fillmore
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Agent Hawkins
Cecily Strongas Jennifer Lynch
Andy Garciaas Mayor Bradley
Matt Walshas Agent Rorke
Ed Begley Jr.as Ed Mulgrave
Karan Sonias Bennie
Steve Higginsas Dean

Facts

Release dateJuly 14, 2016
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) โ€” longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Fantasy
LanguageEN
Budget$144,000,000
Box office$229,147,509 (1.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt1289401

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Questions

How long is Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Ghostbusters worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 6,908 votes, which places it #287 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 6%) and #2061 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters was directed by Paul Feig. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Housemaid (2025), Last Christmas (2019), The School for Good and Evil (2022).
Who stars in Ghostbusters?
Kristen Wiig as Erin Gilbert; Melissa McCarthy as Abby Yates; Kate McKinnon as Jillian Holtzmann; Leslie Jones as Patty Tolan; Chris Hemsworth as Kevin; Neil Casey as Rowan North.
What is Ghostbusters rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ghostbusters?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1345.

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