---
title: "Ghostbusters"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ghostbusters-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43074
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Ghostbusters (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ghostbusters-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is a supernatural comedy that takes place in Manhattan. It follows a group of women who band together to stop a paranormal threat. The group consists of paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer, and a subway worker. The women are led by Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, who are also paranormal enthusiasts. They are joined by Jillian Holtzmann, a nuclear engineer, and Patty Tolan, a subway worker. Together, they work to combat the paranormal threat that has invaded Manhattan. The film features a group of women who come together to tackle a supernatural challenge, drawing on their unique skills and expertise to save the city. The movie is a supernatural comedy that focuses on the characters and their interactions as they face the paranormal threat. The film's setting is in Manhattan, where the group must work together to stop the otherworldly threat.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four unlikely heroes battle a citywide ghost invasion in Manhattan."

### Why Watch
- Fresh female-led take on the franchise
- Blend of comedy and supernatural action
- Energetic special effects

### Caveats & Content Note
- Does not feature the original 1980s cast
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG-13 rating means mild scares and jokes suitable for teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, action, fantasy, teamwork

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Feig
- **Networks / Studios**: Ghost Corps, Columbia Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kristen Wiig** as *Erin Gilbert*
- **Melissa McCarthy** as *Abby Yates*
- **Kate McKinnon** as *Jillian Holtzmann*
- **Leslie Jones** as *Patty Tolan*
- **Chris Hemsworth** as *Kevin*
- **Neil Casey** as *Rowan North*
- **Zach Woods** as *Tour Guide*
- **Ed Begley Jr.** as *Ed Mulgrave*
- **Charles Dance** as *Harold Fillmore*
- **John Milhiser** as *Higgins Student*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Ghostbusters (2016) a sequel or a reboot?
It is the third Ghostbusters film and serves as a reboot developed after Ghostbusters II (1989).

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert, Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It mixes action, fantasy, and comedy elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 57 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

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