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Ghostbusters

1984 · 105 min · PG
Directed by Ivan Reitman
Comedy, Fantasy
“They're here to save the world.”

Ghostbusters (1984) is a comedy, fantasy film directed by Ivan Reitman. On Plot-hole, players averaged 4.2/5, with 96% solving the puzzle and 4% failing it, making it the #141 very easyest puzzle of 169 in the archive. After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.

7.8
IMDb
95%
Rotten Tomatoes
71
Metacritic
7.5
TMDB
Plot-hole Difficulty: Very Easy
4.2/5
Avg Score
96%
Solved
4%
Failed
268
Players
#141
Difficulty Rank

The Plot-hole Puzzle

Puzzle #171 · September 6, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
New York City is experiencing a strange increase in supernatural activity.
The Character (Clue 4)
Three unemployed scientists start a pest-control business with a twist.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
A massive entity threatens to destroy the city.
The Twist (Clue 2)
They carry proton packs and drive a converted ambulance.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Bill Murray asks who you gonna call in this 1984 comedy.
The answer
Ghostbusters

Cast

Bill Murray as Dr. Peter VenkmanDan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond StantzSigourney Weaver as Dana BarrettHarold Ramis as Dr. Egon SpenglerRick Moranis as Louis TullyAnnie Potts as Janine MelnitzWilliam Atherton as Walter PeckErnie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghostbusters hard to guess on Plot-hole?
Ghostbusters had an average score of 4.2/5. 96% of players solved it, while 4% failed — a very easy puzzle.
Who directed Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters was directed by Ivan Reitman.
Who stars in Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts, William Atherton, Ernie Hudson.
What genre is Ghostbusters?
Ghostbusters is listed under Comedy, Fantasy.
Where does Ghostbusters rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
Ghostbusters ranks #141 of 169 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).
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