Ghostbusters (2016) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Comedy

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jul 15, 2016 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy, Comedy | Runtime 1h 57m
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  • Overall Score: ☆ 6.83/10
    IMDB: ☆ 6.8/10
    Metascore: ☆ 6.0/10
    Tomatometer: ☆ 7.4/10

Ghostbusters Plot Synopsis:

Paranormal researcher Abby Yates and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

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Ghostbusters Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 117 minutes /
Genres:  Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Sub-Genres:  Kids
Directors: Paul Feig
Stars: Zach Woods, Kristen Wiig, Ed Begley Jr., Charles Dance, John Milhiser … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 15, 2016
Box Office: $128,350,574
Awards: 5
Nominations: 24
Language: English
Country: United States, Australia
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Ghostbusters Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 15, 2016
Writers: Katie Dippold, Paul Feig, Ivan Reitman, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
Producers: Dan Aykroyd, Ali Bell, Paul Feig, Jessie Henderson, Michele Imperato, Joe Medjuck, Amy Pascal, James Paul, Alex Plapinger, Tom Pollock, Eric Reich, Ivan Reitman
Editors: Melissa Bretherton, Brent White

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