Ghostbusters

Name: Ghostbusters
Director: Ivan Reitman
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1984-01-01
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis

1984Dir. Ivan Reitman1h 47m

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Runtime1h 47m

Released1984

Budget$30M

Box office$296.6M

DirectorIvan Reitman

About This Movie

Ghostbusters is a fascinating mashup of comedy and supernatural elements that really captures the vibe of the '80s. Reitman's direction balances humor with just enough scares, and the practical effects hold up surprisingly well. The chemistry between Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis is infectious—those guys just click. You've got some classic one-liners that have ingrained themselves in pop culture, but there's also a cleverness in the writing that keeps it engaging. The atmosphere shifts from lighthearted to genuinely eerie, especially in some of the ghost encounters. And let’s not forget the notable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man—what a memorable visual. It’s a film that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers on the supernatural front in a playful way.

Directed by Ivan Reitman, released in 1984.Notable for practical effects and puppetry over CGI.Features a memorable score by Elmer Bernstein.Originally a project by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.