Ghostbusters (1984)
English fantasy film directed by Ivan Reitman
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m 105 min
- Released
- 8 June 1984
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Ghostbusters has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 8 June 1984. It is directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Cast
- Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, David Margulies, Alice Drummond, Larry King, Michael Ensign
- Cinematography
- László Kovács
- Editing
- David Blewitt, Sheldon Kahn
- Music
- Elmer Bernstein
- Written by
- Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
- Produced by
- Ivan Reitman
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $25–30 million
- Box office
- $370 million
- Set in
- New York City
- Filmed in
- New York City, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios, 55 Central Park West, New York Public Library Main Branch
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 8 June 1984
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes, or 105 min.
When did Ghostbusters release?
Ghostbusters released on 8 June 1984.
Who directed Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters is directed by Ivan Reitman.
Who is in the cast of Ghostbusters?
The cast of Ghostbusters includes Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson.
Where can I watch Ghostbusters online?
Ghostbusters streams on Netflix.
How much did Ghostbusters earn at the box office?
Ghostbusters grossed $370 million on a budget of $25–30 million.
What is Ghostbusters rated in the US?
Ghostbusters is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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