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Ghostbusters II

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
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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
203K
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POPULARITY
2,468
545
  • 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
    • 287User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • 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)
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    Top cast

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    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Dr. Peter Venkmanas Dr. Peter Venkman
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Dr. Raymond Stantzas Dr. Raymond Stantz
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Dana Barrettas Dana Barrett
    Harold Ramis
    Harold Ramis
    • Dr. Egon Spengleras Dr. Egon Spengler
    Rick Moranis
    Rick Moranis
    • Louis Tullyas Louis Tully
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Winston Zeddemoreas Winston Zeddemore
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Janine Melnitzas Janine Melnitz
    Peter MacNicol
    Peter MacNicol
    • Dr. Janosz Pohaas Dr. Janosz Poha
    Harris Yulin
    Harris Yulin
    • The Judgeas The Judge
    David Margulies
    David Margulies
    • The Mayor of NYas The Mayor of NY
    Kurt Fuller
    Kurt Fuller
    • Hardemeyeras Hardemeyer
    Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin
    • The Prosecutoras The Prosecutor
    Wilhelm von Homburg
    Wilhelm von Homburg
    • Vigoas Vigo
    William T. Deutschendorf
    • Baby Oscaras Baby Oscar
    • (as Will Deutschendorf)
    Henry J. Deutschendorf II
    Henry J. Deutschendorf II
    • Baby Oscaras Baby Oscar
    • (as Hank Deutschendorf)
    Michael P. Moran
    • Frank the Doormanas Frank the Doorman
    Olivia Ward
    • Meter Maidas Meter Maid
    Mordecai Lawner
    • Man with a Ticketas Man with a Ticket
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Dan Aykroyd(characters)
      • Harold Ramis(characters)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Having lost their status and credibility five years after covering New York City with marshmallow in Ghostbusters (1984), the once-famous band of spirit-hunters find themselves struggling to keep afloat, working odd jobs. However, when Dana Barrett and her baby, Oscar, have yet another terrifying encounter with the paranormal, it's up to Peter Venkman and his fearless team of supernatural crime-fighters to save the day. Now, once more, humanity is in danger, as rivers of slimy psycho-reactive ectoplasm, and the dreadful manifestation of the evil sixteenth-century tyrant, Vigo the Carpathian, threaten to plunge the entire city into darkness unless the selfless Ghostbusters take action. Can they save the world for the second time? —Nick Riganas
    • ghost
    • new york city
    • ghostbuster
    • baby
    • slime
    • 283 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Be ready to believe us.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    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

      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 reviews287

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Sequel Scares up more fun
    In this 1989 sequel to the original blockbuster, the storyline picks up 5 years later as Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) is trying to move on with her life and her new baby. Soon, ghostly forces are at work to attack her and her baby, and once again she enlists the help of the Ghostbusters. The film is a strong sequel and is almost as fun as the original, but some plot holes and loose ends make this not nearly as good. The romance of Annie Potts' Janine and Rick Moranis' Louis is funny, but there is no explanation of what happened with her romance with Egon from the first one. A lot of the story and humor is recycled from the original, but fans of the first film will definitely enjoy this above-average sequel.
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    • BoJangles-3
    • Jan 3, 2001

    FAQ7

    • What is "Ghostbusters II" about?
    • Is "Ghostbusters II" based on a book?
    • What is "mood slime"?

    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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