The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
- Starring:
- Martin Freeman, Mos Def, (more)
- Director(s):
- Garth Jennings
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams' oft-adapted tale of an normal guy making his way through the universe (it's already been presented as a novel, a radio serial, a television series, and a comic book) finally makes its way to the big screen in this endearingly goofy sci-fi comedy. Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) is a very ordinary man who is having a truly unusual day -- after discovering that one of his best friends, Ford Prefect (Mos Def), is actually an alien, Ford tells him that the planet Earth is going to be destroyed so that otherworldly forces can make room for construction of a hyperspace bypass. Since Arthur accidentally saved Ford's life years ago, Ford does him a favor -- he first gets him a ride on a spaceship passing by, and then presents him with a guidebook that will tell a beginner everything he needs to know as he hitchhikes through outer space. Along the way, Arthur encounters such interstellar notables as sleazy Galaxy president Zaphod Beebelbrox (Sam Rockwell), the girl of his dreams Tricia McMillan (Zooey Deschanel), perpetually glum robot Marvin (voice of Alan Rickman), interplanetary construction magnate Slartibartfast (Bill Nighy), and cult leader Humma Kavula (John Malkovich). The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was the first feature film for Garth Jennings, previously best known for his work in television commercials and music videos; he was recommended to the producers by director Spike Jonze after Jonze had to turn down an offer to head up the project. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 109 mins
Complete Cast of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Martin Freeman - Arthur Dent
- Sam Rockwell - Zaphod Beeblebrox
- Warwick Davis - Marvin
- John Malkovich - Humma Kavula
- Thomas Lennon - Eddie the Computer
- Stephen Fry - Narrator
- Mak Wilson - Vogon Interpreter [Voice]
- Martine Dawson - Vogon Soldier
- Tim Perrin - Vogon Soldier
- Patrick Walker - Vogon Soldier
- Jessie Riley - Vogon Soldier
- Rob Horseman - Vogon Soldier
- Dan Ellis - Vogon Soldier
- Spencer Wilding - Vogon Soldier
- Ben Uttley - Vogon Soldier
- Mike Lewis - Vogon Soldier
- Steve Grindle - Vogon Soldier
- League of Gentlemen - Vogons [Voice]
- Dominique Jackson - Fook
- Sumner Locke Elliott - Pub Customer
- Albie Woodington - Barman
- Simon Jones - Ghostly Image
- Mos Def - Ford Prefect
- Zooey Deschanel - Tricia McMillan/Trillian
- Alan Rickman - Marvin the Paranoid Robot
- Bill Nighy - Slartibartfast
- Helen Mirren - Deep Thought
- Richard Griffiths - Jeltz
- Anna Chancellor - Questular
- Steve Pemberton - Prosser
- Mark Longhurst - Bulldozer Driver
- Ashley Stuart - Vogon Soldier
- Paul Nathaniel - Vogon Soldier
- Art Hewitt - Vogon Soldier
- Milo Bodrozic - Vogon Soldier
- William Wollen - Vogon Soldier
- Tucker Stevens - Vogon Soldier
- Simon Hibbs - Vogon Soldier
- Jerome Blake - Vogon Soldier
- Jack Stanley - Lunkwill
- Bill Bailey - Whale [Voice]
- Kelly MacDonald - Reporter
- Ian McNeice - Kwaltz
- Director(s):
- Garth Jennings
- Writer(s):
- Douglas Adams, Karey Kirkpatrick
- Producer(s):
- Roger Brinbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Nick Goldsmith
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Mild Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Television
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