Ghostbusters (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Ghostbusters is a 1984 sci-fi comedy directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $296.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. It won 1 award from 7 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghostbusters About?
The premise of Ghostbusters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When supernatural disturbances plague New York City, three parapsychologists develop a ghost-detecting device and start a business to combat the growing threat. Joined by a fourth colleague, they face a hilarious and increasingly dangerous battle against a surge of otherworldly forces and a powerful ancient evil threatening to engulf Manhattan. The team’s inventive approach and comedic antics redefine action-comedy and capture the imagination of audiences.
Ghostbusters Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ghost
- scientist
- demonic possession
- supernatural being
- haunting
- library
- 1980s
- accountant
- hotel
- giant monster
- paranormal phenomenon
- demon
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- disaster in new york
- possession
- apartment
- evil god
- famous song
- wisecrack humor
- central park manhattan new york city
- apocalypse
- nerd
- slime
- new york city
- manhattan new york city
- neighbor
- columbia university
- human becoming an animal
- statue
- levitation
- egg
- jail
- twinkie
- fire pole
- party
- parapsychologist
- portal
- restaurant
- ghostbusters
- paranormal investigation
- green slime
- firehouse
- mayor
- rooftop
- famous line
- proton pack
- statue comes to life
- receptionist
- elevator
- exterminator
- no opening credits
Ghostbusters Cast
Bill Murray leads the cast, with Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver. Directed by Ivan Reitman; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ivan Reitman
More from Ivan Reitman
More films directed by Ivan Reitman, best-rated first: Dave, Stripes, Kindergarten Cop and Ghostbusters II.
Ghostbusters Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ghostbusters 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 75% User score
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Ghostbusters Plot Summary
What happens in Ghostbusters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins at the New York Public Library, where librarian Alice Drummond is diligently organizing books in a quiet, secluded area. Unknown to her, books are mysteriously levitating nearby. As she passes the card catalog, it suddenly erupts, scattering its contents everywhere. Terrified, she attempts to escape but is petrified by an unseen ghost, setting the stage for an eerie adventure.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghostbusters, scene by scene
Ghostbusters Box Office & Budget
Ghostbusters grossed $296.6 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 9.9 times what it cost. $243.6 million came from the US and Canada and $53 million (18%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$296.6M
9.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $243.6M
- International
- $53M
- Budget
- $30M
Ghostbusters Awards & Nominations
Ghostbusters won 1 award from 7 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1985, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win7 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1985 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Golden Globes 1985 3 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Original Song – Ray Parker Jr.
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Bill Murray
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Oscars 1985 2 nominations- Nominated Music (Original Song)
- Nominated Visual Effects
Ghostbusters Trailers & Videos
42 videos: 5 trailers, 1 teaser, 17 clips, 15 featurettes and 4 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer 30th Anniversary Trailer
- Trailer Original Trailer
- Trailer Live and In Concert Trailer
- Trailer Ghostbusters Theatrical Trailer (1984) [4K] [FTD-1209]
How Well Do You Know Ghostbusters?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the self-proclaimed authority on the paranormal in Ghostbusters?
Cars in Ghostbusters
36 cars on screen, including the 1959 Cadillac Ambulance and the AM General M-35.
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1959 Cadillac Ambulance Featured role -
AM General M-35 Minor role -
1978 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role
Ghostbusters Also Known As
45 alternative titles, including “Ghost Busters” and “SOS Fantômes”.
- Also known as
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- Ghost Busters
- SOS Fantômes
- Ghostbusters - Haamujengi, gosutobasutazu
- Ghostbusters - Spökligan
- 고스트 버스터즈
- Ghostbusters - Acchiappafantasmi
- Os Caça-Fantasmas
- Pogromcy Duchów
- 고스트 버스터즈 1
- 고스트버스터즈
- 고스트버스터즈 1
- Γκόστμπαστερς
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- 捉鬼敢死隊
- Ghostbusters I
- SOS Fantômes 1
- Ghostbusters 1
- Ghostbusters - Die Geisterjäger
- S.O.S. Fantômes
- Ghostbusters (Acchiappafantasmi)
- Szellemirtók
- Los cazafantasmas
- Охотники за привидениями
- Krotitelé duchů
- Hayalet Avcıları
- 捉鬼敢死队
- Ловци на духове
- Истеривачи духова
- Krotitelia duchov
- Ghostbusters - haamujengi
- מכסחי השדים
- ゴーストバスターズ
- Мисливці за привидами
- Els caçafantasmes
- Vânătorii de fantome
- 魔鬼剋星
- Izganjalci duhov
- Biệt Đội Săn Ma
- ਘੋਸਟਬਸਟਰਸ
- บริษัทกำจัดผี
- Istjerivači duhova
- Vaiduoklių medžiotojai
- Mamu-Harrapatzaileak
- صائدو الأشباح
- شکارچیان روح, მოჩვენებებზე მონადირეები
- Tondipüüdjad
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Ghostbusters FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ghostbusters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Ghostbusters released?
Ghostbusters was released on June 8, 1984.
Who directed Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters was directed by Ivan Reitman.
More films by Ivan Reitman Who is in the cast of Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Ghostbusters make at the box office?
Ghostbusters grossed $296.6 million worldwide ($243.6 million domestic, $53 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Ghostbusters rated?
Ghostbusters has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did Ghostbusters win?
Ghostbusters won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Original Song at the BAFTA 1985.
Does Ghostbusters have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghostbusters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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