Ghostbusters (1984)
Disgraced parapsychologists launch a ghost-busting business, battling a world-ending supernatural threat with witty, broad humor.
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.
How intense is Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and broad. Rated PG.
What Ghostbusters feels like
- Tone
- campywhimsicalcrowd pleasingpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, broad and big
- Best for
- PartyComfort watchFamily night
Where to stream Ghostbusters
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Is Ghostbusters for you?
Is Ghostbusters scary?
Only a little. Ghostbusters has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Ghostbusters gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Ghostbusters sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Ghostbusters OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters is streaming on Netflix.
Does Ghostbusters have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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