Ghostbusters (2016) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Comedy
Ghostbusters (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Ghostbusters Movie Review - 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.
Tagline: Who you gonna call?
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Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
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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Ghostbusters (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Ghostbusters Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Woods | ... | Tour Guide Garrett |
| Kristen Wiig | ... | Erin Gilbert |
| Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Ed Mulgrave |
| Charles Dance | ... | Harold Filmore |
| John Milhiser | ... | Higgins Student |
| Ben Harris | ... | Higgins Student |
| Melissa McCarthy | ... | Abby Yates |
| Karan Soni | ... | Bennie |
| Kate McKinnon | ... | Jillian Holtzmann |
| Bess Rous | ... | Gertrude Aldridge Ghost |
| Steve Higgins | ... | Dean |
| Leslie Jones | ... | Patty Tolan |
| Neil Casey | ... | Rowan North |
| Dave Allen | ... | Electrocuted Ghost (as Dave Gruber Allen) |
| Katie Dippold | ... | Rental Agent |
| Chris Hemsworth | ... | Kevin |
| Nate Corddry | ... | Graffiti Artist |
| Daniel Ramis | ... | Metal Head |
| Pat Kiernan | ... | NY1 News Anchor #1 |
| Bill Murray | ... | Martin Heiss |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Zach Woods (b. September 25, 1984) – Tour Guide Garrett
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Kristen Wiig (b. August 22, 1973) – Erin Gilbert
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Ed Begley Jr. (b. September 16, 1949) – Ed Mulgrave
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Ed Begley - Charles Dance (b. October 10, 1946) – Harold Filmore
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Sir Charles Dance | Charlz Dens | Charles Dance OBE - John Milhiser – Higgins Student
- Ben Harris – Higgins Student
- Melissa McCarthy (b. August 26, 1970) – Abby Yates
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Karan Soni – Bennie
Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m) - Kate McKinnon (b. January 6, 1984) – Jillian Holtzmann
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m) - Bess Rous – Gertrude Aldridge Ghost
- Steve Higgins – Dean
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: The Higgins Boys and Gruber | Stephen E. Higgins | Stephen Higgins - Leslie Jones (b. September 7, 1967) – Patty Tolan
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Annette Jones | Leslie - Neil Casey – Rowan North
- Dave Allen (b. November 30, 1957) – Electrocuted Ghost (as Dave Gruber Allen)
Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Dave 'Gruber' Allen | Dave Gruber Allen | David 'Gruber' Allen | Dave Gruber | Higgins Boys and Gruber | The Higgins Boys and Gruber | The Naked Trucker - Katie Dippold – Rental Agent
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