The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

Don't Panic!

Directed by Alan J.W. Bell

Produced by BBC

1981199 min7.3 / 10

A wildly absurdist, comedic romp through space that uses surreal logic and irreverent humor to explore existential questions about meaning and survival.

An Earth Man and his alien friend escape an exploding Earth, and set forth on an odd adventure across the universe with a known fugitive.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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85/ 100

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Rarity94

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Surprise83

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Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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