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Movie Info

Release Date: April 28, 2005
Runtime: 109 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Science Fiction Adventure Comedy
Budget: $50,000,000
Revenue: $104,500,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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61%
Tomatometer
63
63/100
Metacritic
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6.7/10
TMDB
4,185 votes
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6.7/10
IMDb
216,702 votes
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005

"Don't forget your towel; adventure awaits beyond Earth."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: GuΓ­a del viajero intergalΓ‘ctico? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: H2G2, le guide du voyageur galactique? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Mochileiro das GalΓ‘xias? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Ghidul Autostopistului Galactic πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NO: Haikerens guide til galaksen? All international titles (9) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $50,000,000
Revenue: $104,500,000
Profit $54,500,000
ROI +109% (2.1x)

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is directed by Garth Jennings .

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #survival 65 #whimsical 65 #cheerful 58 #alien 53 #chase 36 #robot 33 #space opera 29 #alien invasion 27 #space travel 26 #stop motion 24 #android 20 #hitchhiker 12 #galaxy 6 #bureaucracy 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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  • The film's production design was heavily influenced by Douglas Adams' original illustrations, which helped create a visually distinctive universe that combined elements of both absurdity and whimsy.

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  • The voice of Marvin the Paranoid Android, played by Alan Rickman, was recorded separately from the other actors, allowing for a unique and isolated performance that contributed to the character's melancholic tone.

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  • In a nod to the original radio series, the character of Zaphod Beeblebrox is depicted with two heads, a concept that was challenging to visualize effectively in live-action without the use of extensive CGI.

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  • During the scene where Arthur Dent first encounters the Vogons, a hidden reference to the original book can be seen in the form of a Vogon sign, which is a direct quote from the text regarding the architectural beauty of their ships.

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  • Martin Freeman, who played Arthur Dent, was initially hesitant to take on the role due to the immense popularity of the source material, but he ultimately embraced the challenge and brought his own interpretation to the character.

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  • A noticeable continuity error occurs when Arthur Dent is seen wearing a towel in one scene, but shortly after, the towel appears to be missing without any explanation.

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  • Garth Jennings directed the film after gaining recognition for his work on the music video for 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' theme song, which showcased his ability to blend humor and visual storytelling.

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