Ghostbusters (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1986, Ghostbusters is a mystery, animation, comedy and kids series.
What it’s about. Jake Kong Jr. and Eddie Spencer Jr. are sons of the original Ghost Busters, and they work alongside Tracy the Gorilla (who also worked with their fathers). Together, they are dedicated to ridding the world of the evil ghost wizard Prime Evil and his cast of henchmen.
Who’s in it. Ghostbusters stars Lou Scheimer as Tracy the Gorilla / Anabone / Skelevision / Fuddy / Fib Face / Sir Trance-A-Lot, Alan Oppenheimer as Merlin / Prime Evil / Fangster / Captain Long John Scarechrome / Airhead, Susan Blu as Belfry / Futura / Jessica Wray and Pat Fraley as Jake Kong, Jr. / Ghost Buggy, Jr. / Scared Stiff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ghostbusters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghostbusters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghostbusters tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghostbusters (1986)?
- In US, Ghostbusters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghostbusters worth watching?
- Ghostbusters holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, animation, comedy and kids. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghostbusters?
- Ghostbusters stars Lou Scheimer, Alan Oppenheimer, Susan Blu, Pat Fraley and Erika Scheimer.
- When was Ghostbusters released?
- Ghostbusters was released in 1986.