Ghostbusters
“Answer the call.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Kristen Wiig
Erin Gilbert
Melissa McCarthy
Abby Yates
Kate McKinnon
Jillian Holtzmann
Leslie Jones
Patty Tolan
Chris Hemsworth
Kevin
Neil Casey
Rowan North
Zach Woods
Tour Guide
Ed Begley Jr.
Ed Mulgrave
Charles Dance
Harold Fillmore
John Milhiser
Higgins Student
Ben Harris
Higgins Student
Karan Soni
Bennie
Bess Rous
Gertrude Aldridge Ghost
Steve Higgins
Dean
Dave Allen
Electrocuted Ghost
Katie Dippold
Rental Agent
Nate Corddry
Graffiti Artist
Daniel Ramis
Metal Head
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 30, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$144M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$229.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.59x
+$85.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Feig
- Screenplay & Story
- Katie Dippold, Paul Feig
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Ghostbusters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $144M
- Worldwide Gross
- $229.1M
- Production Studios
- Ghost Corps, Columbia Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, LStar Capital, Feigco Entertainment, Pascal Pictures, The Montecito Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Feig
Katie Dippold, Paul Feig, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd
Theodore Shapiro
Robert D. Yeoman, Eric Laudadio
Melissa Bretherton, Brent White
Ivan Reitman, Amy Pascal, Dan Aykroyd, Ali Bell, Jessie Henderson
Department Leadership Roster
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Katie Dippold
Screenplay
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Paul Feig
Director
Paul Feig
Screenplay
Melissa Bretherton
Editor
Amy Pascal
Producer
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Brent White
Editor
Jeffrey Kurland
Costume Design
Jefferson Sage
Production Design
Peter G. Travers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
David Seager
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ghostbusters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghostbusters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghostbusters 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 directed Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters was directed by Paul Feig.
Who stars in Ghostbusters?
The principal cast of Ghostbusters includes Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth.
When was Ghostbusters released and how long is it?
Ghostbusters was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters had a reported production budget of $144M and grossed $229.1M at the worldwide box office (1.59 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Ghostbusters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghostbusters was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
Is Ghostbusters based on a book or true story?
Ghostbusters is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Harold Ramis", Characters: "Dan Aykroyd".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).