Ghostbusters (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1984, Ghostbusters is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Ivan Reitman, running about 107 minutes. “They're here to save the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign pays off when a knockout cellist hires the squad to purge her swanky digs of demons that appear to be living in her refrigerator.
Who’s in it. Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray as Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Raymond Stantz, Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett and Harold Ramis as Egon Spengler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ghostbusters has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $296.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghostbusters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghostbusters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghostbusters (1984)?
- In US, Ghostbusters is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghostbusters worth watching?
- Ghostbusters holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ghostbusters?
- Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis.
- When was Ghostbusters released?
- Ghostbusters was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.