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60% Tomatometer 199 Reviews 65% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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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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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Empire Magazine Rated: 4/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Peter Travers Rolling Stone Adams would be pleased. Rated: 3/4 May 6, 2005 Full Review The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper May 5, 2005 Full Review The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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David H The 1981 film was not very satisfying. I was hoping for more from this newer version, but it's not great, either. I think the issue is that some books just don't translate to film very well. Or it may be that the humor is just too dated now. I loved the books when I read them in college, but I don't have much interest in re-reading them now. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review 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 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/02/24 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 49 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/06/23 Full Review 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 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/17/23 Full Review 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 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/22/23 Full Review Rokas K Strange and fun movie 😀 Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Garth Jennings Director 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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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

Producer
Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman, Jay Roach, Nick Goldsmith

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

Runtime
1h 49m

Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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