The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
“Don't leave Earth without it.”
Synopsis
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."
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy (2005) Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer [4K] [FTD-0493]
Type: Teaser • Published 2021-08-05
Top Cast
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Martin Freeman
Arthur Dent
Yasiin Bey
Ford Prefect
Zooey Deschanel
Trillian
Sam Rockwell
Zaphod Beeblebrox
Alan Rickman
Marvin (voice)
Anna Chancellor
Questular Rontok
Bill Nighy
Slartibartfast
Richard Griffiths
Jeltz (voice)
John Malkovich
Humma Kavula
Helen Mirren
Deep Thought (voice)
Thomas Lennon
Eddie the Computer (voice)
Stephen Fry
Narrator / The Guide (voice)
Warwick Davis
Marvin
Bill Bailey
The Whale (voice)
Su Elliot
Pub Customer
Dominique Jackson
Fook
Simon Jones
Ghostly Image
Kelly Macdonald
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Midnight Sun Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$104.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.09x
+$54.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garth Jennings
- Screenplay & Story
- Karey Kirkpatrick, Douglas Adams
- Original Score
- Joby Talbot
- Original Title
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $104.5M
- Production Studios
- Spyglass Entertainment, Everyman Pictures, Hammer & Tongs, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garth Jennings
Karey Kirkpatrick, Douglas Adams
Joby Talbot
Igor Jadue-Lillo, John Marzano
Niven Howie
Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Nick Goldsmith, Jay Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Garth Jennings
Director
Karey Kirkpatrick
Screenplay
Niven Howie
Editor
Igor Jadue-Lillo
Director of Photography
Douglas Adams
Screenplay
Gary Barber
Producer
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Jonathan Glickman
Producer
Nick Goldsmith
Producer
Jay Roach
Producer
Joby Talbot
Original Music Composer
Joel Collins
Production Design
Sammy Sheldon
Costume Design
Jim Dowdall
Stunt Coordinator
Angus Bickerton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy about?
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."
Who directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was directed by Garth Jennings.
Who stars in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The principal cast of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy includes Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey, Zooey Deschanel, Sam Rockwell, Alan Rickman.
When was The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy released and how long is it?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $104.5M at the worldwide box office (2.09 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was composed by Joby Talbot.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy based on a book or true story?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Douglas Adams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).