Ghostbusters II (1989)
Guess who's coming to save the world again?
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 16 June 1989 |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy |
| Director | Ivan Reitman |
| Starring | Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 5.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 56/100 · TMDB users 6.6/10 |
| Budget | $40 million |
| Box office | $215 million worldwide |
Where to watch Ghostbusters II
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You can rent Ghostbusters II on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home and Plex. It is also for sale on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch Ghostbusters II in 19 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Australia | Binge $19.00 AUD, Foxtel, ARD/ZDF |
| Austria | Skygo |
| Denmark | Viaplay 159 kr DKK |
| Finland | Viaplay €13.99 |
| Germany | Skygo |
| Iceland | Viaplay 799 kr ISK |
| Ireland | Skygo |
| Italy | Netflix €13.99, Prime Video €4.99, Skygo, Now TV |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT ¥2189 JPY |
| Malta | Netflix €8.99 |
| Monaco | Netflix |
| Netherlands | Prime Video €4.99 |
| Norway | Viaplay 169 kr NOK |
| San Marino | Netflix , Prime Video |
| Spain | Prime Video €4.99 |
| Sweden | Viaplay 169 kr SEK |
| Switzerland | Netflix CHF14.90 |
| United Kingdom | Skygo |
| Vatican City | Prime Video |
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What kind of watch this is
Ivan Reitman directs this 1989 comedy fantasy, bringing back Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Sigourney Weaver for a sequel that runs 108 minutes. The premise relies on a river of ectoplasm and a surge in spectral activity to justify the Ghostbusters reopening their shop. It is a film about a business that went bankrupt and then got a second chance because the supernatural refused to stay dead. The tagline asks who is coming to save the world again, which implies the audience already knows the answer. It is a dry look at a team that spent a decade waiting for a sign that the universe is still haunted.
What the critics said
Critics were not kind. Rotten Tomatoes sits at 57%, while Metacritic lands on 56. The consensus is that the sequel tired itself out by trying to be too grown-up. Dave Kehr called it "tired." Gene Siskel saw a "poor copy." Roger Ebert attended a public screening and heard only one laugh. Audiences were kinder, giving it an A−. It’s a film that looks better than it plays, which is a fair trade.
How it did with audiences
The budget sat at $40 million. The film took in $112 million in the United States and $215 million worldwide. On TMDB, users give it a 6.6. That is a solid number for a sequel that tried to chase its own shadow. The math works out, even if the ghosts did not.
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Sources
- Ghostbusters II on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q492214 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Ghostbusters II” 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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