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Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   46,583 votes
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Director:
Dean Parisot
Writers (WGA):
David Howard (story)
David Howard (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 December 1999 (USA) more
Tagline:
The show has been cancelled...but the adventure is just beginning. more
Plot:
The alumni cast of a cult space TV show have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
7 wins & 14 nominations more
User Comments:
Above ANY Expectation! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Captain Starshine (USA) (original script title)
Earth Dick (USA) (working title)
GalaxyQuest (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some action violence, mild language and sensuality.
Runtime:
102 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Company:
DreamWorks SKG more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Instead of ripping off the standard Star Trek "Swooosh-thweep" sound for their automatic doors, the NSEA Protector's automatic doors were given the same "Tweeep-Clunk" sound effect as the doors in the original version of the video game Doom (1993) (VG). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Brandon and his crew approach Jason Nesmith at the autograph table, Katelyn (blond girl in red/gray uniform) is standing on Brandon's right side. When Nesmith stands up, Katelyn is suddenly standing behind and to the left of Brandon. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Laredo: Exiting the time knot now, sir.
Tech Sgt. Chen: We're alive.
Laredo: We made it, Commander. We made it.
Dr. Lazarus: By Grabthar's hammer, we live to tell the tale.
Voice of Computer: Systems registering functional.
Lt. Tawny Madison: All systems are working, Commander.
Commander Peter Quincy Taggart: I don't like it. It was too easy.
Laredo: Wait. Oh, no! They're everywhere. There are time knots opening everywhere.
Lt. Tawny Madison: A trap!
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Movie Connections:
References The Shadow (1994) more

FAQ

Why does Alex wear the alien headpiece all the time, even when he is at home?
Which "Star Trek" characters are the "Galaxy Quest" characters based on?
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48 out of 49 people found the following comment useful:-
Above ANY Expectation!, 11 July 2002
10/10
Author: Tasos Tz. from London, England

'Galaxy Quest' couldn't be better. It's not a mockumentary, it's not a Star Trek parody. It's pure comedy based on the Star Trek legend with excellent actors and absolutely brilliant production.

The visuals are magnificent. You would expect nothing but mediocre stuff for a space comedy, but this is not the case with 'Galaxy Quest'. These are the best effects for a space movie, since 'Starship Troopers'!

The story is also very original and interesting. Not only jokes on thin air, but a great story nonetheless. The triumphant ending is beautiful, it elevates you! In fact, it would easily compete with the some of the best Star Trek stories of all time.

Don't miss it!

10/10

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