Ghostbusters

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Ghostbusters

PG-13

2016

1h 57m

Comedy

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

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Paranormal researcher Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.

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Critics Consensus

Ghostbusters does an impressive job of standing on its own as a freewheeling, marvelously cast supernatural comedy -- even if it can't help but pale somewhat in comparison with the classic original.

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Catherine Scott

Bitch Media

Ghostbusters is fun, it's silly, and it doesn't take itself too seriously.

Feb 11, 2021

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

ABC News (Australia)

The new Ghostbusters film is a smart, spectacular addition to the series.

Aug 27, 2018

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Soraya Nadia McDonald

Andscape

Frankly, if you're going to make a new Ghostbusters with a female foursome as the leads and you're facing a backlash from clanging dungeons of the woman-hating internet, it seems like it would make for an epic opportunity to troll them.

Sep 26, 2017

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

It brings the modern changes and updates that come with making this kind of movie in 2016 and not 1984, which equates to a high level of flashy CGI and blockbuster-level action compared to the saucy and subtle original.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 14, 2024

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

See this film for Ghostbuster laughs and a new era of Ghostbusters

Aug 7, 2023

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

Ghostbusters offered a fresh and fun spin on the classic testosterone-fueled comedy and featured Chris Hemsworth as a dim-witted himbo, delightful cameos by cast members from the original movie, and a wonderful breakout performance by Kate McKinnon.

Dec 21, 2022

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Ralf_Wolf

the jokes fell flat ... I expected sooo much more from pretty much everyone in this movie unfortunately the writing/directing let us all down and this will be a horrible mark on everyone involved

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/24/21

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Nathan C.

Why did they shoot a big laser into a hole to save the day? There is a big scary ghost yards away from them but don’t shoot at that! Shoot in a hole… make this a trilogy as a joke!

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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C M

Fun visuals, ghosts, and cameos, with the light-hearted, almost cartoony horror style of the originals. They got that part right. Also, I have no problem with the gender switch as this was obviously a reimaging, separate from the original which could never be reproduced anyway. For me, the biggest thing keeping this movie from actually being good was Kate McKinnon. Every scene where she was obviously supposed to look cool or deliver a punchline just made me want to punch her. I'm not familiar with her other work, but based on this, her brand of humor seems to rely on acting like a methed up four-year-old. Not only this, but she's obviously the Egon of the group, both the inventor of the team and visually styled with a similar short, light-blonde hairstyle, yet her personality is the exact opposite of Egon's, so it's both jarring and obnoxious. Alas, with a different actress in this role, the foursome's chemistry could have elevated the film to something at least as solid as Ghostbusters 2. I'll also say, the ending could have benefited from the heart of the originals, which showcased the power of comraderie in NYC over the individual butt kicking of the Ghostbusters. As is, the movie is worth a watch, especially for a light-hearted viewing, but it's not something i need to see again.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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Rebecca S

Underrated movie in every way. It’s consistently fun and speaks to the audience of all ages by not trying to be identical to the original. Love this and wish they made a second.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/04/25

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Denise Z

Super fun. Love the cast and the plot. You can tell everyone had fun making this movie. The best of all GB saga. Would love a second part! 🫶

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/25

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Kelly J

This is the funniest Ghostbusters. My favorite by far and I love the originals.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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Paul Feig

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Melissa McCarthy

Abby Yates

Kristen Wiig

Erin Gilbert

Leslie Jones

Patty Tolan

Kate McKinnon

Jillian Holtzmann

Charles Dance

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Synopsis

Paranormal researcher Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.

Director: Paul Feig
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amy Pascal
Screenwriter: Katie Dippold, Paul Feig
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Ivan Reitman
Rating: PG-13 (Supernatural Action|Some Crude Humor)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 15, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2016
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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