Where Can You Watch The 1984 Ghostbusters?

The original "Ghostbusters" movie, which premiered in 1984, is a comedy classic. While it's not necessarily as joke-heavy as some other films that helped define the era in which it was released, its cast pairs comedy legends Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis with legendary dramatic actors including Sigourney Weaver and Ernie Hudson for a uniquely zany cinematic adventure.

For those interested in streaming the 1984 "Ghostbusters" film today, the most direct way to do so is on HBO Max, where it's available to subscribers at no additional cost. "Ghostbusters 2" is also included with an HBO Max subscription, though neither the 2016 "Ghostbusters" or "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" are a part of the streaming service's catalog.

Meanwhile, those without HBO Max uninterested in subscribing to a new streaming service can buy or rent the film for a low fee on a variety of digital marketplaces. A page on the Roku website for the movie comparing rental prices across each of the major platforms reveals that the lowest price to watch "Ghostbusters" à la carte is a $2.79 rental through Amazon. The movie is also available through Vudu, Redbox, and Apple for marginally higher fees. Nearly forty years after its release, then, "Ghostbusters" is readily available online for anyone interested in revisiting the 1984 classic.