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Ghostbusters II

  • 1989
  • PG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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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.

  • Director
    • Ivan Reitman
  • Writers
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Harold Ramis
  • Stars
    • Bill Murray
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Sigourney Weaver
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    213K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,416
    85
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Harold Ramis
    • Stars
      • Bill Murray
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Sigourney Weaver
    • 303User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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

      Louis Tully: Your Honor, ladies and gentleman of the audience, I don't think it's fair to call my clients frauds. Sure, the blackout was a big problem for everybody. I was trapped in an elevator for two hours and I had to make the whole time. But I don't blame them. Because one time, I turned into a dog and they helped me. Thank you.

      [the courtroom is in bewildered silence]

      Egon: Very good, Louis. Short, but pointless.

    • 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 reviews303

    Review
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    7/10
    "We're here tonight because a psychomagnotheric slime flow of immense proportions is building up beneath the city."
    Tedious retread sequel never reaches the heights of the first Ghosbusters. It just feels like the guys got back together to goof off and get paid for it. Bill Murray seems alternately amused and bored throughout the film. The rest go through the motions. As for new faces, Peter MacNicol is extremely annoying, basically playing the role Rick Moranis played last time. Moranis actually reprises his role but has nothing to do and is shoehorned into things with irritating results. It's not a bad movie. It's enjoyable enough due to the likability of their stars but the story is weak and there's nothing memorable about the whole thing.
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    • utgard14
    • Aug 30, 2014

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    FAQ7

    • What is "Ghostbusters II" about?
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    • What is "mood slime"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 1989 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • S.O.S. fantômes II
    • Filming locations
      • Fire Station 23 - 225 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(interiors: Ghostbusters headquarters)
    • 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
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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