Ghostbusters II
“Guess who's coming to save the world again?”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-16
Top Cast
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Bill Murray
Dr. Peter Venkman
Dan Aykroyd
Dr. Raymond Stantz
Sigourney Weaver
Dana Barrett
Harold Ramis
Dr. Egon Spengler
Ernie Hudson
Winston Zeddemore
Rick Moranis
Louis Tully
Annie Potts
Janine Melnitz
Peter MacNicol
Janosz Poha
Harris Yulin
The Judge
David Margulies
The Mayor of NY
Kurt Fuller
Hardemeyer
Janet Margolin
The Prosecutor
Wilhelm von Homburg
Vigo
William T. Deutschendorf
Baby Oscar
Henry J. Deutschendorf II
Baby Oscar
Michael P. Moran
Frank the Doorman
Olivia Ward
Meter Maid
Mordecai Lawner
Man with a Ticket
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$37M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$215.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.82x
+$178.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Ghostbusters II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $37M
- Worldwide Gross
- $215.4M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Reitman
Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd
Randy Edelman
Michael Chapman
Donn Cambern, Sheldon Kahn
Ivan Reitman, Bernie Brillstein, Michael C. Gross, Joe Medjuck
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Ramis
Screenplay
Dan Aykroyd
Screenplay
Ivan Reitman
Director
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Bo Welch
Production Design
Donn Cambern
Editor
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghostbusters II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghostbusters II about?
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
Who directed Ghostbusters II?
Ghostbusters II was directed by Ivan Reitman.
Who stars in Ghostbusters II?
The principal cast of Ghostbusters II includes Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson.
When was Ghostbusters II released and how long is it?
Ghostbusters II was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghostbusters II?
Ghostbusters II had a reported production budget of $37M and grossed $215.4M at the worldwide box office (5.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ghostbusters II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghostbusters II was composed by Randy Edelman.
Is Ghostbusters II based on a book or true story?
Ghostbusters II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dan Aykroyd", Characters: "Harold Ramis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghostbusters II?
Ghostbusters II holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).