Ghostbusters (2016)
Answer the call.
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.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 14 July 2016 |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy, Comedy |
| Director | Paul Feig |
| Starring | Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and Kate McKinnon |
| Runtime | 117 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 6.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 60/100 · TMDB users 5.3/10 |
| Box office | $229 million worldwide |
Where to watch Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is streaming on Hulu ($21.49 a month) in the US. It is also on Fubo and Tubi. If that is the only reason to subscribe, one month of Hulu is $21.49 at list price.
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Rent or buy
You can rent Ghostbusters on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home and Spectrum On Demand. It is also for sale on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch Ghostbusters in 48 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Andorra | Prime Video |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Prime Video |
| Argentina | Prime Video $5199 ARS |
| Australia | Binge $19.00 AUD, Foxtel, ARD/ZDF |
| Austria | Skygo |
| Bahamas | Prime Video |
| Barbados | Prime Video |
| Belize | Prime Video |
| Bermuda | Prime Video |
| Bolivia | Prime Video |
| Brazil | Prime Video R$19.90 |
| Chile | Prime Video $6490 CLP |
| Colombia | Prime Video $24900 COP |
| Costa Rica | Prime Video |
| Czechia | Canal+ |
| Denmark | Viaplay 159 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Prime Video |
| Ecuador | Prime Video $5.99 |
| El Salvador | Prime Video |
| Finland | Viaplay €13.99 |
| Germany | Skygo |
| Guatemala | Prime Video |
| Guyana | Prime Video |
| Honduras | Prime Video |
| Iceland | Netflix about 1634 kr ISK, Viaplay 799 kr ISK |
| India | Prime Video ₹299, SonyLIV ₹299 |
| Ireland | Skygo |
| Italy | Now TV |
| Jamaica | Prime Video |
| Japan | Prime Video ¥600 JPY, Hulu, U-NEXT ¥2189 JPY |
| Mexico | Prime Video $99 MXN |
| Netherlands | Prime Video €4.99 |
| Nicaragua | Prime Video |
| Norway | Viaplay 169 kr NOK |
| Panama | Prime Video $5.99 |
| Paraguay | Prime Video |
| Peru | Prime Video S/25.90 |
| Slovakia | Canal+ |
| South Korea | Netflix ₩13500, Watcha |
| Spain | Prime Video €4.99 |
| St. Lucia | Prime Video |
| Sweden | Viaplay 169 kr SEK |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Prime Video |
| Turks & Caicos Islands | Prime Video |
| Türkiye | Netflix ₺259.99 |
| United Kingdom | Skygo |
| Uruguay | Prime Video $U249 |
| Venezuela | Prime Video |
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What kind of watch this is
Paul Feig directs this 117-minute film, featuring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and Kate McKinnon. The film pairs standard monster-hunting action with a comedic tone. It is a straightforward adaptation of a beloved concept, filtered through a modern sensibility that prioritizes character dynamics over plot twists. If you have seen the original, you know exactly how the story goes; the appeal here is watching these specific actors inhabit those familiar roles. The tagline, “Answer the call,” promises a familiar comfort, delivered with a fresh, if slightly predictable, energy.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes places the film at 74% positive reviews as of January 2026, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10. Metacritic lands on 60 out of 100, a number that signals mixed or average reception. Manohla Dargis of The New York Times called it "a lot of enjoyable, disposable fun". It is a kind of praise that does not expect to last. Not everyone agreed. Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it 1 out of 4, calling the special effects cheesy.
How it did with audiences
The film took in $229 million worldwide. Against a net production budget of $144 million, that sounds like a win. Then the marketing bill arrives. Sony stated the movie needed $300 million to break even. Paul Feig wanted $500 million. He was, by his own admission, probably low. The gap between those numbers is where the profit went to live. On TMDB, users rate it 5.3 out of 10.
What came next for the cast
The ensemble kept working, though the genres scattered. Kristen Wiig moved from The Martian to mother! and Downsizing. Melissa McCarthy jumped from Spy to Can You Ever Forgive Me? and later Thor: Love and Thunder. Kate McKinnon shifted from Ted 2 to Barbie and Bombshell. Leslie Jones went from Trainwreck to Our Flag Means Death and Death to 2020. The credits show activity, not causation. A reboot does not dictate a career arc. It just happens around one.
If you liked this
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Sources
- Ghostbusters on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q20120108 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Ghostbusters (2016 film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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