Ghostbusters
“They're here to save the world.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Live and In Concert TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-22
Top Cast
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Bill Murray
Dr. Peter Venkman
Dan Aykroyd
Dr. Raymond Stantz
Harold Ramis
Dr. Egon Spengler
Sigourney Weaver
Dana Barrett
Rick Moranis
Louis Tully
Ernie Hudson
Winston Zeddemore
Annie Potts
Janine Melnitz
William Atherton
Walter Peck
David Margulies
Mayor
Slavitza Jovan
Gozer
Alice Drummond
Librarian
Jordan Charney
Dean Yager
Steven Tash
Male Student
Jennifer Runyon
Female Student
Michael Ensign
Hotel Manager
Timothy Carhart
Violinist
John Rothman
Library Administrator
Tom McDermott
Archbishop
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$296.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.89x
+$266.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Ghostbusters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $296.6M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi Films, Black Rhino Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Reitman
Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd
Elmer Bernstein
László Kovács
David E. Blewitt, Sheldon Kahn
Bernie Brillstein, Ivan Reitman, Bill Damaschke
Department Leadership Roster
László Kovács
Director of Photography
David E. Blewitt
Editor
Ivan Reitman
Director
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Harold Ramis
Screenplay
Dan Aykroyd
Screenplay
Suzy Benzinger
Costume Design
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
John DeCuir
Production Design
Bill Damaschke
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
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.
Who directed Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters was directed by Ivan Reitman.
Who stars in Ghostbusters?
The principal cast of Ghostbusters includes Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis.
When was Ghostbusters released and how long is it?
Ghostbusters was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $296.6M at the worldwide box office (9.89 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ghostbusters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghostbusters was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
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: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).