The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Earth's destruction launches an ordinary man into a whimsical, absurd, and witty cosmic adventure.
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."
How intense is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated PG.
What The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalabsurdist
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for you?
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy scary?
No. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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