The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

PG

Released Apr 29, 2005

1 hr. 49 min.

Sci-Fi

Comedy

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Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) is trying to prevent his house from being bulldozed when his friend Ford Prefect (Mos Def) whisks him into outer space. It turns out Ford is an alien who has just saved Arthur from Earth's total annihilation. Ford introduces Arthur to his myriad friends, including many-headed President Zaphod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell) and sexy refugee Trillian (Zooey Deschanel). Arthur makes his way across the stars while seeking the meaning of life, or something close to it.

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Critics Consensus

A frantic and occasional funny adaptation of Douglas Adams' novel. However, it may have those unfamiliar with the source material scratching their heads.

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Jonathan L

One of the most underrated comedies ever made in my opinion. Granted, you have to be familiar with subtle British humor to get the genious of it. Even if you don't though, the other gags and all star cast still make it fun to watch. 87/100

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 49 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/23

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Pikachu p

Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis ist eine gleichnamige Buchreihe von Douglas Adams. Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) ist kurz davor sein Haus zu verlieren, weil eine neue Bundesstraße darauf gebaut werden soll. Sein bester Freund Ford Prefect (Mos Def) holt ihn ab und will mit ihm die Erde verlassen, da diese gleich zerstört wird. So reisen die beiden und die Reisewillige Tricia „Trillian" McMillan (Zooey Deschanel) in die Arthur verliebt ist und den arroganten Präsidenten der Galaxis Zaphod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell), durch die Galaxis, um den Sinn des Lebens herauszufinden. Ebenfalls mit an Bord ist der depressive und intelligente Roboter Marvin (Alan Rickman). Der Film macht sich über die verschiedensten Dinge lustig und besieht diese auf das Science Fiction Genre. Sei es über Bürokratie oder Beziehung zwischen Mann und Frau. Es ist schwer den Film bewerten zu können, da er so anders ist als andere Filme in seinem Genre und einige schwächen, aber auch stärken hat. Seine größte Stärke ist ganz klar der Humor, welcher in einigen Stellen vorhanden ist und den Film auch ausmacht. Der Film ist ziemlich überladen und verwirrend, das ich beim Schauen die Handlung nicht ganz verstanden habe. Sam Rockwell hat stark overacted, so stark, dass es mich eher gestört hat als unterhalten. Das Highlight des Films war ganz klar Marvin. Er sorgt für viele witzige Sprüche, da er nicht viel zu sehen ist, sorgt das nicht dafür das man davon genervt oder gelangweilt wird. Die Computereffekte sind gut gelungen und es gibt kreative Ideen, mein Highlight war, wo die Crew und das Schiff zur Baumwolle wurden. Martin Freeman überzeugt, als ängstlicher und nervöser Mann. Die Liebesbeziehung zwischen ihm und Trillian hat man den beiden gut abgekauft und war überzeugend. Das Problem des Films ist es, dass er in einigen Stellen zu drüber, war und sich nicht wirklich ernst genommen hat. Bei einem Film der satirisch das Science-Fiction-Genre auf die Schippe nehmen möchte, muss zwar Humor haben, aber auch ernste Elemente haben und nicht zu übertrieben dargestellt werden. 7,5/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/17/23

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Mr. Goodbytes P

THGTTG is fantastically nonsensical. Although it may not encapsulate the spirit of the novel, the film provides an irresistible amount of heart.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/22/23

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Rokas K

Strange and fun movie 😀

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/23

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wer s

funny; unconventional; why 42?; give a mouse some cheese

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Garth Jennings

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Martin Freeman

Arthur Dent

Yasiin Bey

Ford Prefect

Sam Rockwell

Zaphod Beeblebrox

Zooey Deschanel

Tricia McMillan ("Trillian")

Warwick Davis

Marvin the Paranoid Android

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Rated: 4/5

Apr 1, 2006

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Adams would be pleased.

Rated: 3/4

May 6, 2005

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

May 5, 2005

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Kathi Maio

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

I was quite pleased with the not-too-Hollywood movie version of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Adams might have been, too. Adams zealots might be a bit disappointed, but maybe they will be happy that the movie was, at least, finally made.

Feb 28, 2020

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

There were moments in Hitchhiker where I was mildly amused, including a musical number by dolphins right before they leave Earth, but for the most part, the dry British humor just fell flat.

Nov 18, 2019

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

Could surely be a lot better, but there's much to enjoy in the film that exists, with its organic mixture of comic tones, and generally upbeat attitude of breezy fun.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 19, 2017

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Synopsis

Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) is trying to prevent his house from being bulldozed when his friend Ford Prefect (Mos Def) whisks him into outer space. It turns out Ford is an alien who has just saved Arthur from Earth's total annihilation. Ford introduces Arthur to his myriad friends, including many-headed President Zaphod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell) and sexy refugee Trillian (Zooey Deschanel). Arthur makes his way across the stars while seeking the meaning of life, or something close to it.

Director: Garth Jennings
Executive Producer: Derek Evans, Robbie Stamp, Douglas Adams
Screenwriter: Karey Kirkpatrick, Douglas Adams
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Spyglass Entertainment
Rating: PG (Mild Language|Action|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 29, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 25, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $51.0M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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