Movies Like Ghostbusters (1984)

Ghostbusters is a 1984 comedy, fantasy film from Ivan Reitman with a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Ghostbusters II and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Comedy Fantasy

Ghostbusters II

1989

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.

6.6

MagicScore

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

2021

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

7.3

MagicScore

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

2024

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

6.5

MagicScore

Marley & Me

2008

A newly married couple, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important lessons from their trouble-loving retriever, Marley. Packed with plenty of laughs to lighten the load, the film explores the highs and lows of marriage, maturity and confronting one's own mortality, as seen through the lens of family life with a dog.

7.2

MagicScore

Extra Ordinary

2019

A driving instructor must use her other-worldly gifts to save a lonely man’s daughter from a rock star looking to use her for Satanic purposes.

6.4

MagicScore

Paranormal Investigation

2018

A ghost hunter investigates an evil spirit dwelling within a young man who reportedly became possessed after playing with a Ouija board.

4.5

MagicScore

Grave Encounters 2

2012

Tortured by the ghosts of the demonized insane asylum that killed the crew of GRAVE ENCOUNTERS, film students fight to escape death as their own paranormal investigation goes terribly wrong in this horrifying sequel.

5.5

MagicScore

Mr. Vampire

1985

After the planned reburial of a village elder goes awry and the corpse resurrects into a hopping vampire, a Taoist priest and his two disciples attempt to stop him.

6.9

MagicScore

The Quiet Ones

2014

A professor and his students perform a dangerous experiment that causes a young woman to lose her sanity.

5.1

MagicScore

#10

The Blackwell Ghost

2017

A filmmaker tries to prove that ghosts are real but soon regrets his intentions after he finds himself being terrorized in a haunted house by a ghost with a dark past. An authentic documentary that shows actual ghost footage that was captured on camera.

6.4

MagicScore

#11

Ghosts of Darkness

2017

Two paranormal investigators are unexpectedly thrown together in the hope of solving a 100 year mystery. Locked for three nights in a house with a dark and unsettling past, the two investigators must put their differences to one side and work together. They soon discover the myths and stories are nothing compared to what actually resides within the eerie walls of Richwood Manor. Scepticism and showmanship are soon put to one side when the two investigators realise there is more at stake than just their professional reputation. For once they have stumbled onto the real thing, but this time it's their own lives at stake.

5.2

MagicScore

#12

The Moment

2026

A rising pop sensation navigates fame and industry pressures while preparing for her arena tour debut, revealing the transformation of underground culture into mainstream success.

6.4

MagicScore

#13

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

1987

An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.

7.2

MagicScore

#14

Iron Mask

2019

Commissioned to map the Far East territories of the Russian Empire, cartographer Jonathan Green sets off on a long journey of unbelievable adventures—making breath-taking discoveries and meeting mysterious creatures, Chinese princesses, deadly masters of oriental martial arts, and even the King of Dragons.

6.1

MagicScore

#15

Shaun of the Dead

2004

Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.

7.5

MagicScore

#16

Knights of the Zodiac

2023

When a headstrong street orphan, Seiya, in search of his abducted sister unwittingly taps into hidden powers, he discovers he might be the only person alive who can protect a reincarnated goddess, sent to watch over humanity. Can he let his past go and embrace his destiny to become a Knight of the Zodiac?

6.3

MagicScore

#17

How to Train Your Dragon 2

2014

Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Now, they spend their time charting unmapped territories. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider. Now, Hiccup and Toothless find themselves at the center of a battle to protect Berk from a power-hungry warrior.

7.7

MagicScore

#18

Party Girl

1995

Although Mary has little income, she still finds ways to spend her nights at clubs. After being arrested for throwing an illegal rave, she asks her aunt Judy for bail money. Judy then finds Mary a job at her library so that Mary can repay her. Initially, Mary finds the job as a clerk boring and stifling, and prefers to get to know a street food vendor whom she likes. However, Mary must refocus her life once she loses her job and apartment.

6.4

MagicScore

#19

The Reincarnation of Peter Proud

1975

When college professor, Peter Proud begins experiencing flashbacks of an earlier life, he's mysteriously drawn to a place he's never been to, but which seems familiar and where he soon finds his previous incarnation's wife.

5.7

MagicScore

#20

The Dare

2019

A rare family night for Jay takes a brutal twist when he awakens in a basement with three other prisoners. As their vengeful captor runs riot, Jay engages in a twisted battle to solve the puzzle to his past and save his family's future.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Ghostbusters?

The top films similar to Ghostbusters by MovieMagicScore are Ghostbusters II (6.6), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (7.3), Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (6.5). Each shares comedy/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Ghostbusters worth watching?

Ghostbusters holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10 from 9,408 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Ghostbusters?

Ghostbusters (1984) is a comedy, fantasy film directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver.

Where can I find more recommendations like Ghostbusters?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Ghostbusters

This ranked list pairs Ghostbusters (1984), a comedy and fantasy film from Ivan Reitman, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Bill Murray take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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