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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

PG20051h 49mGarth Jennings
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 60% · Metacritic 63

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"Don't leave Earth without it."

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."

AdventureComedyScience Fiction
GalaxyAndroidBureaucracyBased On Novel Or BookChaseSpace TravelAlienSurvivalHitchhikerRobot

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) about?

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."

Who stars in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy stars Martin Freeman (Arthur Dent), Yasiin Bey (Ford Prefect), Zooey Deschanel (Trillian), Sam Rockwell (Zaphod Beeblebrox), Alan Rickman (Marvin (voice)). The film was directed by Garth Jennings.

How long is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated PG.

Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy worth watching?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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