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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

“Don't leave Earth without it.”

★ 6.7(4,296)20051h 49m

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Garth Jennings
Release date: 2005-04-28
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $104,500,000
Budget: $50,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Spyglass Entertainment

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — trailer

About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 movie in the Adventure, Comedy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Garth Jennings, starring Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey and Zooey Deschanel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 4,296 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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."

Cast

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)

Themes & keywords

galaxyandroidbureaucracybased on novel or bookchasespace travelaliensurvivalhitchhikerrobotalien invasionspace operahyperspacemeaning of lifedestruction of earth

Frequently asked questions

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

In France, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on Netflix?+

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?+

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?+

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy stars Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey, Zooey Deschanel, Sam Rockwell and Alan Rickman.

When did The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy come out?+

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 movie directed by Garth Jennings.

What genre is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?+

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is Adventure, Comedy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?+

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was directed by Garth Jennings.