Ivan Reitman

Biography

Ivan Reitman OC (October 27, 1946 – February 12, 2022) was a Canadian-American film and television director, producer and screenwriter. He was best known for his comedy work, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the owner of The Montecito Picture Company, founded in 1998.

Notable films he directed include Meatballs (1979), Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), Twins (1988), Kindergarten Cop (1990), Dave (1993), and Junior (1994). Reitman also served as producer for such films as Animal House (1978), Beethoven (1992), Space Jam (1996), and Private Parts (1997).

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CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Ivan Reitman

Who You Gonna Call? The Ghostly Charm That Still Haunts Us

on Ghostbusters | Aug 26, 2025

Ever wonder what happens when a bunch of misfit scientists arm themselves with proton packs and a knack for one-liners? Ghostbusters (1984) answers with a gleeful, slime-soaked bang that still feels l... Read more