Ghostbusters (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2016, Ghostbusters is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by Paul Feig, running about 117 minutes. “Who You Gonna Call?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Ghostbusters stars Melissa McCarthy as Abby Yates, Kristen Wiig as Erin Gilbert, Kate McKinnon as Jillian Holtzmann and Leslie Jones as Patty Tolan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Ghostbusters has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $229.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix 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 The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghostbusters (2016)?
- In US, Ghostbusters is available to stream on Netflix 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 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghostbusters?
- Ghostbusters stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Chris Hemsworth.
- When was Ghostbusters released?
- Ghostbusters was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.