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ACTION . 2016 . 1h 57m . English . 5.3/10

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"Answer the call."

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.

Director Paul Feig
Starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon
Box Office $229.1M
5.3/10
Rating
$229.1M
Box Office
1h 57m
Runtime
2016
Year
PROFITABLE
+59% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Answer the call.

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

Disney+ D Disney+ 12 countries
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Ghostbusters earned $229.1M worldwide on a $144.0M budget — a 59% return on investment.
Director
Ghostbusters was directed by Paul Feig.
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Cast
Kristen Wiig stars as Erin Gilbert in Ghostbusters.
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Year context
Ghostbusters was released 10 years ago in 2016.

CREW

Director
Writer
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$144.0M
Budget
$229.1M
Revenue
+59%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (6,696 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$144,000,000
Box Office
$229,147,509
Profit
+$85,147,509
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Ghostbusters about?
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.
How long is Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who directed Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters was directed by Paul Feig.
Who stars in Ghostbusters?
The cast of Ghostbusters includes Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth.
How much did Ghostbusters make at the box office?
Ghostbusters earned $229,147,509 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $144,000,000.
What is the rating of Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 6,696 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Fantasy Comedy

KEYWORDS (4)

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