The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Movie 1h 49m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline, blow my mind
AdventureComedyScience Fiction
Released in 2005, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is an adventure, comedy and science fiction movie. It is directed by Garth Jennings. The cast includes Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy and Helen Mirren. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
65Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
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Cast & crew
- Garth JenningsDirector
- Martin Freemanas Arthur Dent
- Bill Nighyas Slartibartfast
- Helen Mirrenas Deep Thought (voice)
- Sam Rockwellas Zaphod Beeblebrox
- Thomas Lennonas Eddie the Computer (voice)
- Zooey Deschanelas Trillian
- Warwick Davisas Marvin
- John Malkovichas Humma Kavula
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Questions about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- What genre is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is categorised as Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
- Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, Helen Mirren, Sam Rockwell, Thomas Lennon appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
- Garth Jennings directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
- How long is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
