Ghostbusters II (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1989, Ghostbusters II is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Ivan Reitman, running about 108 minutes. “Guess who's coming to save the world again?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five years after they defeated Gozer, the Ghostbusters are out of business. When Dana begins to have ghost problems again, the boys come out of retirement to aid her and hopefully save New York City from a new paranormal threat.
Who’s in it. Ghostbusters II stars Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond Stantz, Sigourney Weaver as Dana Barrett and Harold Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ghostbusters II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $215.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghostbusters II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghostbusters II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghostbusters II (1989)?
- In US, Ghostbusters II is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ghostbusters II worth watching?
- Ghostbusters II holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ghostbusters II?
- Ghostbusters II stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis.
- When was Ghostbusters II released?
- Ghostbusters II was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.