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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Don't leave Earth without it.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Martin Freeman as Arthur Dent; Yasiin Bey as Ford Prefect; Zooey Deschanel as Trillian; Sam Rockwell as Zaphod Beeblebrox; Alan Rickman as Marvin (voice); Anna Chancellor as Questular Rontok; Bill Nighy as Slartibartfast; Richard Griffiths as Jeltz (voice)

About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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."

More like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

Martin Freeman as Arthur Dent; Yasiin Bey as Ford Prefect; Zooey Deschanel as Trillian; Sam Rockwell as Zaphod Beeblebrox; Alan Rickman as Marvin (voice); Anna Chancellor as Questular Rontok; Bill Nighy as Slartibartfast; Richard Griffiths as Jeltz (voice)

Is this The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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