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Ghostbusters II

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
206K
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Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson in Ghostbusters II (1989)
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The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
206K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,368
235
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    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Dan Aykroyd(characters)
      • Harold Ramis(characters)
    • Stars
      • Bill Murray
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Sigourney Weaver
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Dan Aykroyd(characters)
      • Harold Ramis(characters)
    • Stars
      • Bill Murray
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Sigourney Weaver
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 291User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos6

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    Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson in Ghostbusters II (1989)
    Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson in Ghostbusters II (1989)
    Sigourney Weaver in Ghostbusters II (1989)
    Dan Aykroyd in Ghostbusters II (1989)
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    Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, and Harris Yulin in Ghostbusters II (1989)
    Bill Murray in Ghostbusters II (1989)

    Top cast

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    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Dr. Peter Venkman
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Dr. Raymond Stantz
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Dana Barrett
    Harold Ramis
    Harold Ramis
    • Dr. Egon Spengler
    Rick Moranis
    Rick Moranis
    • Louis Tully
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Winston Zeddemore
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Janine Melnitz
    Peter MacNicol
    Peter MacNicol
    • Dr. Janosz Poha
    Harris Yulin
    Harris Yulin
    • The Judge
    David Margulies
    David Margulies
    • The Mayor of NY
    Kurt Fuller
    Kurt Fuller
    • Hardemeyer
    Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin
    • The Prosecutor
    Wilhelm von Homburg
    Wilhelm von Homburg
    • Vigo
    William T. Deutschendorf
    • Baby Oscar
    • (as Will Deutschendorf)
    Henry J. Deutschendorf II
    Henry J. Deutschendorf II
    • Baby Oscar
    • (as Hank Deutschendorf)
    Michael P. Moran
    • Frank the Doorman
    Olivia Ward
    • Meter Maid
    Mordecai Lawner
    • Man with a Ticket
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Dan Aykroyd(characters)
      • Harold Ramis(characters)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the years between "Ghostbusters (1984)" and this film, The Real Ghostbusters (1986) introduced the idea that Slimer was living at the firehouse as the Ghostbusters' pet. Because the original film and the cartoon series were so popular with children, they put Slimer in the film.
    • Goofs
      People still don't believe the Ghostbusters found slime underground at the trial many days later. In order for the real electricians to get the city lights working again, they would've had to go underground to do all the repairs in the location where Ray caused the damage, and they would've discovered the river of slime for themselves.
    • Quotes

      Peter Venkman: Doh!

      Ray: Re!

      Egon: Egon!

    • Crazy credits
      Slimer is credited as a cast member during the closing title sequence.
    • Alternate versions
      Aside from several minor dialog changes because of translation issues, the German-dubbed version changed the baby's name from Oscar to Donald.
    • Connections
      Edited into Mars Attacks! (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Ghostbusters
      Written and Performed by Ray Parker Jr.

      Produced by Ray Parker Jr.

      Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.

    User reviews291

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    Top review
    8/10
    This film shouldn't be panned
    I say that one line summary not in the meaning you should watch this film in widescreen, but in that this film isn't as bad as some people say. Sure it might not have the ultimate originality of the 1st (of course), but it is still entertaining, one of the best of 1989. This time, we see 5 years later where the Ghostbusters parted ways (Venkman to a Talk show, Spengler to a child psychologist and Stanz as a book store owner) but are put back together because of new activity in the paranormal that could end the world (courtesy of a painting named Vigo). Then, comedy ensues with great visual effects to match. Still pretty funny (the talk show scene with Chloe Webb is utterly hilarious), but maybe just a tad lesser than the first. A-
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    • Oct 9, 2000

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ghostbusters 2
    • Filming locations
      • Fire Station 23 - 225 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $112,494,738
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,472,894
      • Jun 18, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $215,394,738
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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