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Ghostbusters
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ivan Reitman. With Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the w…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Ghostbusters.
MoviHero lists June 8, 1984 as the release date for Ghostbusters. Ivan Reitman is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz, Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler, Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 8, 1984
GenresComedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 45m
DirectorIvan Reitman
CastBill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz, Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler, Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Ghostbusters right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Ghostbusters runs 1h 45m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 10,153 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Ghostbusters
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Viewer reaction
“They came, they saw, they briefly conquered the 80s.”
Viewer reaction
“Probably since my childhood days I was fond of this movie, but now it is not impressive anymore.”
Viewer reaction
“It was luck that I had this film and the sequel on my NowTV.”
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Viewer reaction
“Like my review of Footloose, this is a classic, everyone has seen it, everyone loves it.”
Viewer reaction
“I decided to (re)watch this after 20 years because the Internet's and countless Youtube essayist's opinion seems to be that this is an 80s classic…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
otherDr. Peter VenkmanDr. Peter Venkman appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1984-1989, portrayed by Bill Murray. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherDr. Raymond StantzDr. Raymond Stantz appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1984-1989, portrayed by Dan Aykroyd. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherDr. Egon SpenglerDr. Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters (1984), played by Harold Ramis.Open character guide otherDana BarrettDana Barrett appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1984-1989, portrayed by Sigourney Weaver. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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