Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalIMDb Stars to WatchSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
235K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,386
545
Paul Rudd, Logan Kim, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Celeste O'Connor in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
Play trailer1:01
19 Videos
99+ Photos
Supernatural FantasyAdventureComedyFantasySci-Fi

When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

  • Director
    • Jason Reitman
  • Writers
    • Gil Kenan
    • Jason Reitman
    • Ivan Reitman
  • Stars
    • Carrie Coon
    • Paul Rudd
    • Finn Wolfhard
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    235K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,386
    545
    • Director
      • Jason Reitman
    • Writers
      • Gil Kenan
      • Jason Reitman
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Stars
      • Carrie Coon
      • Paul Rudd
      • Finn Wolfhard
    • 2KUser reviews
    • 345Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 21 nominations total

    Videos19

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:01
    Official Trailer
    Official International Trailer
    Trailer 2:01
    Official International Trailer
    Official International Trailer
    Trailer 2:01
    Official International Trailer
    Official Trailer 2
    Trailer 2:26
    Official Trailer 2
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:35
    Trailer #1
    Official Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 0:52
    Official Teaser Trailer
    Ghostbusters: Afterlife
    Trailer 2:26
    Ghostbusters: Afterlife

    Photos370

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 364
    View Poster

    Top cast42

    Edit
    Carrie Coon
    Carrie Coon
    • Callie
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Grooberson
    Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard
    • Trevor
    Mckenna Grace
    Mckenna Grace
    • Phoebe
    Logan Kim
    Logan Kim
    • Podcast
    Celeste O'Connor
    Celeste O'Connor
    • Lucky
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Peter Venkman
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Ray Stantz
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Winston Zeddemore
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Janine Melnitz
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Dana Barrett
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • The Ghost Farmer (Egon Spengler)
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Ivo Shandor
    Shawn Seward
    Shawn Seward
    • Skittles
    Billy Bryk
    Billy Bryk
    • Zahk
    Sydney Mae Diaz
    Sydney Mae Diaz
    • Swayze
    Hannah Duke
    • Reseda
    Bokeem Woodbine
    Bokeem Woodbine
    • Sheriff Domingo
    • Director
      • Jason Reitman
    • Writers
      • Gil Kenan
      • Jason Reitman
      • Ivan Reitman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews2K

    7.0235.4K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' is a nostalgic sequel with mixed reactions. Fans love the original cast's return and franchise homage. Critics find it derivative, lacking originality, and overly reliant on fan service. New characters receive varied responses; some praise performances, others find them unengaging. Visual and practical effects are generally lauded, though some desire more spookiness. Pacing and plot structure draw mixed feedback, with some finding it engaging and others feeling it drags or rushes. Overall, it's an enjoyable yet flawed addition.
    AI-generated from the text of user reviews

    Featured reviews

    8lareval

    Finally!! A movie that's worthy of the legacy of the first two!

    The first 'Ghostbusters' is one of the most beloved movies of my childhood. The second one gets critized sometimes but I think it's as good as the first. Let's forget that embarrassing awful movie that took place in the 2010's and finally focus on this one: THE TRUEST THIRD MOVIE OF 'GHOSTBUSTERS'. I had no hype for this one (mostly because of the trainwreck that out-of-place-2010's movie), but I felt somewhat compelled to give the benefit of the doubt and realise if my fears were right or wrong... I'll tell you this: watch this movie!

    It is a heartfelt, coherent and fun story that pays respect to its roots and moves forward the saga on a loving way. The plot hasn't been revealed too much because of a key reason and even if someone has been sadly spoiled, when that part occurs in silver screen is just downright marvelous. But not just that peak: the movie has several peaks. The characters were much, much better than I expected thanks to great and compelling performances. Finally we go back to some terror and some suspenseful sequences that harck back to that so damn missed old style from the eighties. The CGI is good, the soundtrack is on point and the script never dragged to me.

    All in: a pleasent surprise. If the story ends here, it is the best finale they ever could have pulled off. Whatever happens in the future, this movie made its work so right and so enjoyable (with a truly emotional ending in which I cried) and that's all that matters. This is a joyful, emotional throwback call that must be seen!
    7samuelelegolasfilippi

    The closing and the beginning

    I saw it preview last night. A film that in some points recalls the first Gostbuster, but which has its own ideology. The characters they present to us are almost all well characterized and useful to the plot. The director did a good job, given the great responsibility he had with this film. Some ideas are very bright and innovative. The first hour and a half is very beautiful, full of jokes and suspenseful scenes, the problem is the last half hour that is lost a bit by recalling the first film a lot. The soundtrack is irrelevant, apart from those two moments when you hear the original themes. Overall it is a good film, not at the levels of the first but certainly superior to the female Gostbuster.
    jpacheco-22117

    Ghostbusters: The Force Awakens

    Typical 21st century Hollywood reboot. Take the general plot of the original, pack it with replacement characters who don't have to struggle or work for anything, sprinkle some witty Gen Z banter, and top with a cute little mischievous mascot for prime marketing just in time for the holidays. Presto! You have yet another color by numbers reboot. Nothing new or original here, and certainly no risks taken by the corporate Hollywood machine. Probably the start to a new franchise that we totally needed. 4/10 for the cameos and Paul Rudd.
    7fangel-31778

    Good movie, but, it needs more more Paul Rudd and way more ghosts and ghouls

    Good movie, fun, interesting, and quirky, but, it doesn't use Paul Rudd nearly as much as it should, there were a lot of jokes that Paul could've brought and they missed the ball there, also, where are the ghosts? I mean, there should've been a lot more ghosts and some creepy and cool ghouls, but there are only a handful. Still, the movie is good, not great, but it's fun.
    8GT-Lar

    Ghostbusters: afterlife........ 7.5/10

    Massive fan of the original and the sequel was good too , i did not like the remake from a few years ago , but this is a very good watch , take the kids or just go yourself for a bit of nostalgia .....!!!!!!!

    Best Emmys Moments

    Best Emmys Moments
    Discover nominees and winners, red carpet looks, and more from the Emmys!

    More like this

    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
    6.1
    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
    Ghostbusters II
    6.6
    Ghostbusters II
    Ghostbusters
    6.8
    Ghostbusters
    Ghostbusters
    7.8
    Ghostbusters
    Back to the Future Part III
    7.5
    Back to the Future Part III
    Jungle Cruise
    6.6
    Jungle Cruise
    Back to the Future Part II
    7.8
    Back to the Future Part II
    Jumanji: The Next Level
    6.6
    Jumanji: The Next Level
    The Ghostbuster
    7.7
    The Ghostbuster
    Free Guy
    7.1
    Free Guy
    Shazam!
    7.0
    Shazam!
    Beetlejuice
    7.4
    Beetlejuice

    Related interests

    Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson in Ghostbusters (1984)
    Supernatural Fantasy
    Still frame
    Adventure
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Sci-Fi

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Dedicated to Harold Ramis, who died in 2014.
    • Goofs
      Podcast describes the Krakatoa volcanic eruption of 1883 as the most powerful in human history. Mount Tambora's eruption in 1815 was significantly more powerful. Tambora is the only modern volcanic eruption with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 7. Krakatoa was one of several in a 100-year span with a VEI of 6. Tambora's eruption was so catastrophic that 1816 came to be known as "the Year Without a Summer", and the resulting famines killed thousands. Krakatoa is better known because it occurred after the invention of the telegraph. Podcast described Krakatoa as the "most violent earthquake in history," a more subjective term than "most powerful."
    • Quotes

      Janine Melnitz: Your father wasn't much of a homemaker. He could barely keep the power on.

      Callie: You're saying he left us nothing?

      Janine Melnitz: Well, I wouldn't say nothing... there is quite a bit of debt.

    • Crazy credits
      There are a mid-credits and post-credits scenes.
    • Connections
      Edited from Ghostbusters (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Ghostbusters Original Themes
      By Elmer Bernstein

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ26

    • How long is Ghostbusters: Afterlife?Powered by Alexa
    • Will this be a sequel to the 2016 'Ghostbusters' film?
    • Will Rick Moranis be in the movie?
    • Where is Oscar?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • November 19, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ghostbusters: El legado
    • Filming locations
      • Drumheller, Alberta, Canada(Downtown, fields, highway going into Summerville, and water tower)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • BRON Studios
      • Ghostcorps
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $75,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $129,471,867
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $44,008,406
      • Nov 21, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $204,445,747
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      • 2h 4m(124 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Sonics-DDP
      • SDDS
      • Auro 11.1
      • DTS:X
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.