Earth's destruction launches an ordinary man into a whimsical, absurd, and witty cosmic adventure.
Absurdist, with dry wit. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 26, 2026.
The thing to know: some innuendo or implied sex, more than a PG usually carries. Beyond that, mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 10. Rated PG.
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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."
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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