Galaxy Quest

1999·Movie
1h 41min·PG
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic1007.7Rotten Tomatoes90%79%

Where to watch

fuboTVPhiloKanopy

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Galaxy Quest fingerprint

High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay8

World

Pop culture, the future, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A comedy of galactic proportions.

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA protector - "Commander Peter Quincy Taggart", "Lt. Tawny Madison and "Dr.Lazarus" - set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in space...and then their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beam up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe. With no script, no director and no clue, the actors must turn in the performances of their lives.
Sci-Fi ComedySatirical ParodyEnsemble CastPop Culture HomageSpace AdventureHeartfelt HumorUnderdog HeroesWholesome & WittyFan Culture

Crew

Directed by:
Dean Parisot, Stefen Fangmeier, Andy Armstrong
Written by:
David Howard, Robert Gordon
Produced by:
Mark Johnson, Terri Taylor, Debra Zane
Composed by:
David Newman, David Newman, Ewa Sztompke

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Galaxy Quest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Galaxy Quest legally?

fuboTVPhiloKanopy

Galaxy Quest is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Galaxy Quest worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Galaxy Quest rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Galaxy Quest?

1 h 41 min

Galaxy Quest runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Galaxy Quest?

Critics95
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Galaxy Quest higher (95) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Galaxy Quest a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$91 million

Yes. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $91 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Galaxy Quest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Galaxy Quest?

85ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBOBR+71

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Galaxy Quest in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Galaxy Quest use?

Only One Finds It FunAccidentally Correct WritingThe StingerBillions of ButtonsActor/Role ConfusionUnnecessary Combat RollMisfit Mobilization MomentFeigning IntelligenceThis Is Gonna SuckCasting GagArc WordsBoring, but Practicaland 386 more

TV Tropes lists 398 storytelling tropes for Galaxy Quest, including Only One Finds It Fun, Accidentally Correct Writing, The Stinger.

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