The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2005, English. Directed by Garth Jennings.
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."
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 4,449 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Garth JenningsDirector
- Martin FreemanArthur Dent
- Yasiin BeyFord Prefect
- Zooey DeschanelTrillian
- Sam RockwellZaphod Beeblebrox
- Alan RickmanMarvin (voice)
- Anna ChancellorQuestular Rontok
- Bill NighySlartibartfast
- Richard GriffithsJeltz (voice)
- John MalkovichHumma Kavula
- Helen MirrenDeep Thought (voice)
- Thomas LennonEddie the Computer (voice)
- Stephen FryNarrator / The Guide (voice)
Details
- Released
- 28 April 2005
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Karey Kirkpatrick, Douglas Adams
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $105M
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What The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is based on
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is based on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a 1979 novel, published by Pan Books.
Novel · 1979
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Published by Pan Books
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: quick answers
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 4,449 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
If you liked The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, try The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, The Adam Project, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.
Who directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was directed by Garth Jennings and stars Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey, Zooey Deschanel.
What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy based on?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is based on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a 1979 novel, published by Pan Books.