The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

Name: The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1981-02-09
Duration: 3 h 19 min
Cast: Peter Jones, Simon Jones, David Dixon, Sandra Dickinson, Mark Wing-Davey

1981, English. Directed by Alan J.W. Bell.

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Don't Panic! The story of Arthur Dent, an average Englishman whose life was spared by his friend, who turned out to be an alien, while the planet Earth is destroyed. His friend tells him about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a guide with anything you ever needed, and wanted to know. They travel across the galaxy, meeting friendly, and not so friendly characters in order to find the great question (the answer being 42).

Adventure Comedy Science Fiction

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Runtime: 3h 19m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
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Released: 9 February 1981
Country: United Kingdom
Written by: Douglas Adams

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What The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy is based on

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy is based on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a 1979 novel series by Eoin Colfer.

Novel series · 1979
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
By Eoin Colfer
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Is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 161 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy?

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy runs 199 minutes (3h 19m).

Does The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy on?

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy?

If you liked The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, try The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Mickey 17, Rim of the World.

Who directed The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy?

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) was directed by Alan J.W. Bell and stars Peter Jones, Simon Jones, David Dixon.

What is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy based on?

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy is based on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a 1979 novel series by Eoin Colfer.