Galaxy Quest

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Galaxy Quest

PG

Released Dec 25, 1999

1h 42m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

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The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show -- now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the ailing celebrities for help in their quest to overcome the oppressive regime in their solar system.

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Critics Consensus

Intelligent and humorous satire with an excellent cast -- no previous Trekkie knowledge needed to enjoy this one.

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

Galaxy Quest is as funny and entertaining today as it was 25 years ago.

Dec 6, 2024

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Joe Clay

Times (UK)

The washed-up cast of a beloved TV space show, clearly based on Star Trek, are recruited by gullible extraterrestrials to fight a genuine alien war in this lightweight but enjoyable spoof.

Apr 11, 2023

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Keith Phipps

The Verge

It's a warm, appealing comedy filled with well-realized characters and jokes ranging from the wry to the slapstick-y.

Jul 22, 2019

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Even 25 years later, there’s always something to notice about "Galaxy Quest."

Dec 3, 2024

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Rachel LaBonte

Screen Rant

Even 25 years later, Galaxy Quest is a love letter to fandom and the importance of stories, and one that has its own cast of memorable characters.

Rated: 10/10

Nov 8, 2024

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Jason Caro

Radio Times

Cleverly executed and the characters so beautifully fleshed-out that it not only succeeds as a Trek spoof, a satire on the acting profession and a parody of science-fiction fans, but also as an engaging, original space saga in its own right.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 22, 2024

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Elaine M

Special effects were great. Fast moving and the humor/sarcasm was well played.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/03/21

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William L

One of the most fun movies ever made!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/03/21

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Kevin P

A very funny satire on nerd culture that feels ahead of its time with where fancy culture has headed. The Mets commentary of all these actors either loving or hating the roles that made them famous is fun to watch, especially Alan Rickman lamenting his Shakespeare's background getting massively overshadowed by his alien TV character. The misunderstanding plot with the aliens is cute too. Definitely an underrated gem of the 90's.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/05/24

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River P

I absolutely love Galaxy quest. To me, Galaxy quest is an amazing family comedy. Not only is it a family comedy, but it is also mixed in with Science fiction and action which is what makes the film so great. I definitely say Galaxy quest is the best film Tim Allen has been in. It is so creative. I like the concept. It’s basically a spoof of the original star trek show. The acting in the movie is really great. It’s got a great cast. Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell and Daryl Mitchell have great chemistry with each other. Those 6 folks work extremely well together. I like how there is some really good practical effects of these ant type creatures who are the main antagonists. Those effects were done by Stan Winston. I thought the creature effects looked very solid. Really great acting, really solid cinematography, very solid production design, solid musical score, great special effects, great visual effects and an excellent script. Overall, it’s a really solid flick. I can imagine myself being in the movie while watching it. It is a really fun film. I highly enjoy galaxy quest. Such a perfect project.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Tanya P

I love sci fi and this movie is my favourite sci fi comedy. I have watched a million times and it cracks me up every time. Miners not minors! Need I say more. Wait, yes let me say one more thing. Sigourney Weaver, you are a legend and will always be my favourite actress.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/24

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Nick R

Now this is how you do a satire/spoof on nerd culture! Tim Allen is perfect for the role, the jokes are great, and of course Alan Rickman remains the G.O.A.T.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Synopsis

The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show -- now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the ailing celebrities for help in their quest to overcome the oppressive regime in their solar system.

Director: Dean Parisot
Producer: Mark Johnson, Charles Newirth
Screenwriter: David Howard, David Howard, Robert Gordon
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks Pictures
Rating: PG (Sensuality)
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $71.4M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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