The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
“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."
Where to watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in United States
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Where is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 English-language adventure, comedy and science fiction film directed by Garth Jennings. The cast is led by Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey, Zooey Deschanel. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 4300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was produced by Spyglass Entertainment, Everyman Pictures, and Hammer & Tongs and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on April 28, 2005, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $105 million worldwide.
- Director
- Garth Jennings
- Writers
- Karey Kirkpatrick, Douglas Adams
- Release date
- April 28, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $105 million
- Production
- Spyglass Entertainment, Everyman Pictures, Hammer & Tongs
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy cast & crew
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was directed by Garth Jennings and written by Karey Kirkpatrick and Douglas Adams.
The cast features Martin Freeman as Arthur Dent, Yasiin Bey as Ford Prefect, Zooey Deschanel as Trillian, Sam Rockwell as Zaphod Beeblebrox, Alan Rickman as Marvin (voice), and Anna Chancellor as Questular Rontok.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joby Talbot, cinematography is by Igor Jadue-Lillo, and it was produced by Gary Barber and Jay Roach.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy worth watching?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 4,278 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and science fiction, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Martin Freeman
Arthur Dent
Yasiin Bey
Ford Prefect
Zooey Deschanel
Trillian
Sam Rockwell
Zaphod Beeblebrox
Alan Rickman
Marvin (voice)
Anna Chancellor
Questular Rontok
Bill Nighy
Slartibartfast
Richard Griffiths
Jeltz (voice)
John Malkovich
Humma Kavula
Helen Mirren
Deep Thought (voice)
Thomas Lennon
Eddie the Computer (voice)
Stephen Fry
Narrator / The Guide (voice)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in United States?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy rated?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 4,278 ratings.
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