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Ghostbusters II
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ivan Reitman. With Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
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6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Ghostbusters II.
MoviHero lists June 16, 1989 as the release date for Ghostbusters II. Ivan Reitman is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz, Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett, Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 16, 1989
GenresComedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 48m
DirectorIvan Reitman
CastBill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz, Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett, Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Ghostbusters II 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 II runs 1h 48m. 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 6/10, suggesting a moderate 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: 6.6/10 from 5,076 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Ghostbusters II
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Viewer reaction
“'They're back!' I watched this straight after the first one.”
Viewer reaction
“Who you gonna snore? Ghostbusters II Is directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis & Ernie…”
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“"Ghostbusters II" easily recreates the spirit (if you'll pardon the pun) of the original and it is very engaging and entertaining viewing throughout, especially for…”
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“This was another sequel that was fashionable to knock when it came out.”
Viewer reaction
“I can't say that I really loved the first film and this didn't really advance that view much.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“We've been experimenting with the plasm we found in the subway tunnel. Careful.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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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 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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