Ghostbusters (2016)
Four women with proton packs bust ghosts and broad humor across a brisk, campy Manhattan.
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.
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 family watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Ghostbusters feels like
- Tone
- campycrowd pleasingwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- PartyFamily nightComfort watch
Where to stream Ghostbusters
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters runs 1h 57m.
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.
Cast and crew
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