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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1981·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes71%71%
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and sharp wit

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody9

World

The future, technology, and mystery

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

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Novelty10
  • Rewatchability9

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and storytelling

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Meta Narrative9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

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).
Pioneering Sci-Fi ComedyAbsurdist British HumorPhilosophical ExplorationSatirical Science FictionWitty Dialogue-DrivenExistentialist ThemesCult Classic TelevisionMeta-Narrative ElementsCosmic Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Alan J.W. Bell
Written by:
Douglas Adams
Produced by:
Alan J.W. Bell
Composed by:
Paddy Kingsland

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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

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You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 33 minutes each.

Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

Critics71
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy much the same way.

When did The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy air?

It ran from 1981 to 1981 and has ended.

What language is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy use?

Hope SpotPalette-Swapped Alien FoodStarship LuxuriousNavel-Deep NecklineFashion DissonanceCut ShortTinman TypistAdaptational NationalityGratuitous PanningBubble PipeBittersweet EndingRace Liftand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 storytelling tropes for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, including Hope Spot, Palette-Swapped Alien Food, Starship Luxurious.