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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981·Movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy fingerprint
Funny, immersive world.
Energy
Spectacular
- Spectacle7
- Fast Pace6
- Adrenaline5
Heart
Wondrous and hopeful
- Wonder8
- Hopefulness7
- Wholesome6
Humor
Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit
- Absurdist Humor8
- Wit & Wordplay7
- Satire & Parody7
World
Fantasy, the future, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Novelty8
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Dialogue Quality7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
MediumSpectacular
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy is spectacular.
All energy traits
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
MediumWondrous and hopeful
Emotionally, it's wondrous and hopeful.
All heart traits
- Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit
Expect plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor8Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay7Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody7Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy6Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity8Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
World
HighFantasy, the future, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy, the future, and technology. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Meta Narrative6Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
Who it's for
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Don't Panic!
Don't Panic! The story of Arthur Dent, an average Englishman whose life was spared by his friend, who turned out to be an alien, while the planet Earth is destroyed. His friend tells him about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a guide with anything you ever needed, and wanted to know. They travel across the galaxy, meeting friendly, and not so friendly characters in order to find the great question (the answer being 42).
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Is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy worth watching?
76
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy?
3 h 19 min
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy runs 3 h 19 min.
Is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a novel.
What language is The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
What tropes does The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy use?
Adaptational VillainyEmotion BombManic Pixie Dream GirlFly-at-the-Camera EndingDeconstructor FleetWhat Is This Thing You Call "Love"?Similar to the ShowLack of EmpathyMedium-Shift GagThe StonerI'm a Doctor, Not a PlaceholderEaglelandand 140 more
TV Tropes lists 152 storytelling tropes for The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, including Adaptational Villainy, Emotion Bomb, Manic Pixie Dream Girl.