Synopsis
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
Scores
Overall Score
89.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
96.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
96.4%
Review Aggregate
59.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 56% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, suspenseful, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnysuspensefulfamily-friendlyaction-packedstylizedcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Murray | 1989 | $6,000,000 source | $15,179,034 | reported |
| Dan Aykroyd | 1989 | $6,000,000 source | $15,179,034 | reported |
| Sigourney Weaver | 1989 | $1,000,000 source | $2,529,839 | reported |
| Harold Ramis | 1989 | $6,000,000 source | $15,179,034 | reported |
| Rick Moranis | 1989 | $936,000 | $2,369,000 | (est) |
| Ernie Hudson | 1989 | $824,000 | $2,085,000 | (est) |
| Annie Potts | 1989 | $740,000 | $1,872,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score54.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score61.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes235,439
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $112,494,736 | $284,593,562 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $112,495,510 | $284,595,520 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $56,247,368 | $142,296,781 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $49,685,000 | $125,695,047 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $27,550,000 | $69,697,062 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $31,498,526 | $79,686,197 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $164,980,894 | $417,375,088 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $40,000,000 | $101,193,557 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $16,657,000 (est) | $42,139,527 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $13,198,000 | $33,388,814 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $7,218,000 | $18,260,377 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $6,800,000 | $17,202,905 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $83,873,000 | $212,185,180 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $81,107,894 | $205,189,908 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ghostbusters | 1984 | Shared franchise (1) | 96.6 | $128,230,580 |
 | Ghostbusters | 2016 | Shared franchise (1) | 89.5 | $-101,229,776 |
 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | 2021 | Shared franchise (1) | 91.0 | $13,674,984 |
 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | 2024 | Shared franchise (1) | 86.1 | $-43,412,186 |
 | The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie | 1989 | Shared genres: 5 | 31.9 | $5,157,476 |