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Galaxy Quest

  • 19991999
  • PGPG
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
161K
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POPULARITY
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Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, and Tim Allen in Galaxy Quest (1999)
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The alumni cast of a space opera television series have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. However, they also have to defend both Earth and the alien ... Read allThe alumni cast of a space opera television series have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. However, they also have to defend both Earth and the alien race from a reptilian warlord.The alumni cast of a space opera television series have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. However, they also have to defend both Earth and the alien race from a reptilian warlord.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
161K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
959
565
  • Director
    • Dean Parisot
  • Writers
    • David Howard(story)
    • Robert Gordon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Alan Rickman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dean Parisot
  • Writers
    • David Howard(story)
    • Robert Gordon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tim Allen
    • Sigourney Weaver
    • Alan Rickman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 721User reviews
    • 107Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 14 nominations

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    Tim Allen and Enrico Colantoni in Galaxy Quest (1999)
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    Top cast

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    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Jason Nesmithas Jason Nesmith
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Gwen DeMarcoas Gwen DeMarco
    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Alexander Daneas Alexander Dane
    Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub
    • Fred Kwanas Fred Kwan
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • Guy Fleegmanas Guy Fleegman
    Daryl Mitchell
    Daryl Mitchell
    • Tommy Webberas Tommy Webber
    Enrico Colantoni
    Enrico Colantoni
    • Mathesaras Mathesar
    Robin Sachs
    Robin Sachs
    • Sarrisas Sarris
    Patrick Breen
    Patrick Breen
    • Quellekas Quellek
    Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle
    • Laliarias Laliari
    Jed Rees
    Jed Rees
    • Tebas Teb
    Justin Long
    Justin Long
    • Brandonas Brandon
    Jeremy Howard
    Jeremy Howard
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Kaitlin Cullum
    Kaitlin Cullum
    • Katelynas Katelyn
    Jonathan Feyer
    • Hollisteras Hollister
    Corbin Bleu
    Corbin Bleu
    • Young Tommyas Young Tommy
    Wayne Pére
    Wayne Pére
    • Latheas Lathe
    Sam Lloyd
    Sam Lloyd
    • Neruas Neru
    • (as Samuel Lloyd)
    • Director
      • Dean Parisot
    • Writers
      • David Howard(story) (screenplay)
      • Robert Gordon(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    The sci-fi television series "Galaxy Quest", which took place aboard the intergalactic spaceship NSEA Protector, starred Jason Nesmith as suave Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Gwen DeMarco as sexy communications person Lt. Tawny Madison (a role which consisted solely of repeating what the computer stated, much to Gwen's chagrin), Shakespearean trained Sir Alexander Dane as alien Dr. Lazarus, Fred Kwan as engineer Tech Sergeant Chen, and Tommy Webber as child pilot Laredo. Eighteen years after the series last aired, it lives on in the hearts of its rabid fans. However, it lives on in infamy for its stars, who have not been able to find meaningful acting work since. Their current lives revolve around cashing in on however those roles will afford, which usually entails attending fan conventions or worse, such as electronic store openings. Only Jason seems to relish his lot in life, until he finds out that his co-stars detest him because of his superior attitude as "the Commander", and much of the public considers him a laughing stock. Their lives change when Jason is approached by who he thinks are convention fans asking for help. They are in reality an alien race called Thermians, led by Mathesar, who have modeled their existence after the series, which they believe to be real. When Jason and then the rest of his co-stars (along with Guy Fleegman, who was killed off before the opening credits in only one episode) go along with the Thermians, Jason's co-stars who believe they are off to yet another paying gig, they learn that they have to portray their roles for real. Without screenwriters to get them to a happy and heroic ending, they have to trust that their play acting will work, especially in dealing with the Thermians' nemesis, General Sarris. Guy in particular fears that he will go the way his character did on the series. But when they run across technical issues that they as actors didn't care anything about during the filming of the series and thus now don't know how to deal with, they need to find someone who should know what to do. —Huggo
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Never give up, never surrender!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene when Tim Allen is in a men's room overhearing how the cast of Galaxy Quest are nobodies and all the co-stars can't stand him mirrors an actual event in William Shatner's life. He discovered the exact same things about himself when he attended a 1986 convention.
    • Goofs
      When Nesmith and DeMarco are in the engineering room aborting the self-destruct sequence, DeMarco's uniform goes from being zipped up before they press the blue button, to being unzipped immediately afterward (the scene has been edited to remove a segment where DeMarco seduces one of Sarris' soldiers).
    • Quotes

      Sir Alexander Dane: By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Worvan, you shall be avenged.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the closing credits, Enrico Colantoni, as Mathesar, says "Never give up... Never surrender!".
    • Alternate versions
      Regrettably, the 20th anniversary restoration recently screened at Paramount used the DVD version, thus it goes from 1.37 to 2.35, including the 20 minutes or so that are supposed to be shown at 1.85.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Any Given Sunday/Fantasia 2000/Galaxy Quest/The Talented Mr. Ripley/The Hurricane (1999)

    User reviews721

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Fun entertainment.
    "Galaxy Quest" is an excellent feel good comedy that's enjoyable for the entire family.

    Even though the concept of the movie is not original anymore, the story is still enjoyable and fun enough, mainly thanks to the cast who seemed to be enjoying them selves during filming.

    Tim Allen is surprising good as "William Shatner" like captain and Alan Rickman is perfect in his role. Sigourney Weaver perfectly makes fun of her own "Ripley" character from the "Alien" movies and plays the complete opposite of this character. All the characters are fun and entertaining because they are humane instead of heroic. There also is a fine stereotype space villain.

    The movie perfectly makes fun of "Star Trek", the fans and everything else around it. Well, I'm not sure if making fun of is the right way to say it, it's more like holding up a mirror, without making the Trekkies look like complete fools.

    But it's a comedy so how about some laughs? Well, there are a few laughs but this movie is more of feel good, fun, entertaining comedy instead of an hilarious one. The movie also knows to be emotional at the right moments.

    Other thing that contribute to the greatness of this movie are the special effects and the musical score composed by David Newman.

    By Grabthar's hammer...what a movie.

    9/10

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    • Why does Alexander wear the alien headpiece all the time, even when he is at home?
    • Which "Star Trek" characters are the "Galaxy Quest" characters based on?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 2000 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • GalaxyQuest
    • Filming locations
      • Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Gran Via Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,583,916
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,012,630
      • Dec 26, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $90,683,916
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1
      • 2.35 : 1

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