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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005-04-28 · 109 min · ★ 6.7

Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction

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."

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Directors
Garth Jennings
Production companies
Spyglass Entertainment, Everyman Pictures, Hammer & Tongs, Touchstone Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 104,500,000

Top Cast

Martin FreemanMartin FreemanArthur Dent
Yasiin BeyYasiin BeyFord Prefect
Zooey DeschanelZooey DeschanelTrillian
Sam RockwellSam RockwellZaphod Beeblebrox
Alan RickmanAlan RickmanMarvin (voice)
Anna ChancellorAnna ChancellorQuestular Rontok
Bill NighyBill NighySlartibartfast
Richard GriffithsRichard GriffithsJeltz (voice)
John MalkovichJohn MalkovichHumma Kavula
Helen MirrenHelen MirrenDeep Thought (voice)
Thomas LennonThomas LennonEddie the Computer (voice)
Stephen FryStephen FryNarrator / The Guide (voice)
Warwick DavisWarwick DavisMarvin
Bill BaileyBill BaileyThe Whale (voice)
Su ElliotPub Customer
Dominique JacksonDominique JacksonFook
Simon JonesSimon JonesGhostly Image
Kelly MacdonaldKelly MacdonaldReporter
Ian McNeiceIan McNeiceKwaltz (voice)
Steve PembertonSteve PembertonMr. Prosser

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