Ghostbusters II

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Ghostbusters II

PG

1989

1h 48m

Comedy

Fantasy

Adventure

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After saving New York City from a ghost attack, the Ghostbusters -- a team of spirit exterminators -- is disbanded for demolishing parts of the city during the battle. But when Ghostbuster Peter Venkman learns that spirits have taken an interest in his son, the men launch a rogue ghost-chasing mission. The quest quickly goes awry, landing them in court. But when the ghosts turn on the judge, he issues an order allowing the Ghostbusters to get back to work.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to the cast, Ghostbusters 2 is reasonably amusing, but it lacks the charm, wit, and energy of its predecessor.

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Jun 17, 2026

Ghostbusters II is a comfy experience for all concerned -- easy bucks for the producers, easier yucks for the consumers; nothing ventured, money gained.

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Henry Sheehan

Chicago Reader

May 11, 2022

2/4

Murray's character sits firmly at the center of the film, and makes it part of a series, rather than just another sequel.

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

Jun 15, 2015

The sequel is, on the whole, a fairly mechanical spook show, filled with grinning ghosts that are definitely ghoulish but hardly menacing.

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Jack E. Wilkinson

United Press International

Jun 8, 2026

While the film fall considerably short of the funny and fresh original, it does have its moments and some good special effects.

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David Elliott

Copley News Service

Jan 7, 2026

The cast is crack with hipness.

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Richard Freedman

Newark Star-Ledger

Jan 7, 2026

2.5/4

[A] highly professional, machine-tooled clone of a movie that couldn't be bettered.

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Jordan S

@hikaru86 Sep 7, 2026

As the second installment, I feel it’s faster-paced and fresher. The plot is very accessible, and the aesthetic is stunning.

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B P

@Bradster69 Sep 4, 2026

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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Maricela R

@RT58038124 Aug 31, 2026

This i like this one best movie ever yeah 10/10 best movie ever yeah oh yeah little baby playing ghostbusters great movie ever

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freddie T

@Splatface101 Aug 15, 2026

Why on earth does this movie recieve so much hate!? Sure, it doesn't have as much charm as the first one but I don't see anything wrong with it.

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Sunil M

@KaalKranti Aug 6, 2026

A once-a-watch Action-Comedy-Fantasy-Sci Fi film.

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Griffith J

@griffithxjohnson Jul 15, 2026

Surprisingly this sequel outdoes the original with a more cohesive vision & story that all work much better. A fun possession horror comedy that leans into the genre blend in mostly successful ways. The characters are done in a more compelling way with better cast chemistry. Murray delivers some actually insanely funny lines that make me burst out laughing. It’s goofy & dumb but it doesn’t feel nonsensical.

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Doctor Peter Venkman

Dan Aykroyd

Doctor Raymond Stantz

Sigourney Weaver

Dana Barrett

Harold Ramis

Doctor Egon Spengler

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Synopsis

After saving New York City from a ghost attack, the Ghostbusters -- a team of spirit exterminators -- is disbanded for demolishing parts of the city during the battle. But when Ghostbuster Peter Venkman learns that spirits have taken an interest in his son, the men launch a rogue ghost-chasing mission. The quest quickly goes awry, landing them in court. But when the ghosts turn on the judge, he issues an order allowing the Ghostbusters to get back to work.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Ivan Reitman
Screenwriter: Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $110.4M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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