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Galaxy Quest

"A comedy of galactic proportions."

December 25, 1999 1h 42m 7.1/10 (2,430 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Galaxy Quest is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Dean Parisot.

Starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman

Synopsis

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lieutenant Tawny Madison, and Doctor Lazarus — set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in space ... until 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 Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beam up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe.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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 25, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (2,430 votes)
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Budget $45M Production budget
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Box Office $90.7M 2.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$45,000,000
Revenue
$90,683,916

Production Companies

  • DreamWorks Pictures
  • Gran Via Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galaxy Quest about?

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lieutenant Tawny Madison, and Doctor Lazarus — set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in...

Who directed Galaxy Quest?

Galaxy Quest was directed by Dean Parisot.

How long is Galaxy Quest?

Galaxy Quest has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Galaxy Quest released?

Galaxy Quest was released on December 25, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Galaxy Quest?

The main cast of Galaxy Quest includes Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell.

Is Galaxy Quest worth watching?

Galaxy Quest has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,430 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.