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Galaxy Quest

  • 19991999
  • PGPG
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
163K
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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
163K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,130
57
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • 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
    • 725User reviews
    • 105Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 14 nominations

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    Tim Allen and Enrico Colantoni in Galaxy Quest (1999)
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    Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tim Allen, and Tony Shalhoub in Galaxy Quest (1999)
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    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Jason Nesmith
    Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver
    • Gwen DeMarco
    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Alexander Dane
    Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub
    • Fred Kwan
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    • Guy Fleegman
    Daryl Mitchell
    Daryl Mitchell
    • Tommy Webber
    Enrico Colantoni
    Enrico Colantoni
    • Mathesar
    Robin Sachs
    Robin Sachs
    • Sarris
    Patrick Breen
    Patrick Breen
    • Quellek
    Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle
    • Laliari
    Jed Rees
    Jed Rees
    • Teb
    Justin Long
    Justin Long
    • Brandon
    Jeremy Howard
    Jeremy Howard
    • Kyle
    Kaitlin Cullum
    Kaitlin Cullum
    • Katelyn
    Jonathan Feyer
    • Hollister
    Corbin Bleu
    Corbin Bleu
    • Young Tommy
    Wayne Pére
    Wayne Pére
    • Lathe
    Sam Lloyd
    Sam Lloyd
    • Neru
    • (as Samuel Lloyd)
    • Director
      • Dean Parisot
    • Writers
      • David Howard(story) (screenplay)
      • Robert Gordon(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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 At the Movies: Any Given Sunday/Fantasia 2000/Galaxy Quest/The Talented Mr. Ripley/The Hurricane (1999)

    User reviews725

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    Top review
    8/10
    Entertains adults and children alike, standing as one of the year's best family films. ***1/2 out of ****
    GALAXY QUEST (1999) ***1/2

    Starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, Alan Rickman, Daryl Mitchell and Sam Rockwell Directed by Dean Parisot, written by David Howard. Running Time: 104 minutes. Rated PG (for action violence and some gore, mild language, and brief sex-related material)

    By Blake French:

    As I walked out of the theater in which I screened "Galaxy Quest," I thought how surprised I was to have enjoyed what seemed as a cheesy family spoof. But the film turned to be an action adventure with some really hilarious moments. I loved the film. It has qualities of a successful science fiction drama, but also contains a variety of comical characters that had the whole audience overwhelmed in laughter. "Galaxy Quest" is right up there with "Toy Story" in merit, it entertains adults and children alike, standing out as one of the year's best family films.

    The story details the adventures of a canceled television science fiction fantasy cast, similar in content to "Star Trek." "Galaxy Quest" is the name of the program. In their years, the stars, including Jason Nesmith, Gwen DeMarco, Fred Kwan, Alexander Dane, and Tommy Webber, were some of the biggest, most popular names in TV. Now, their means of making a living is signing fans' autographs for a price and being cast in amateur presentations.

    There is very detailed character development here. The characters are wonderfully cast and brilliantly portrayed. Unfortunately, most family films don't contain the patience for such necessary material. We bond with these characters; they are likable, funny, energetic and independent. These individuals are the key of success to this kind of movie.

    The real plot begins when strange people come to Jason beging for him to save their existence from a powerful evil force who wishes to wipe them out of the universe forever. Naturally, at first our television star is skeptical, but when the strange people turn out to be humble aliens and transport Jason to their spaceship, he realizes this is something serious. The aliens begin to explain that they think he and his "Galaxy Quest" team are the only people in the universe who can save their race. He rushes to the members of his old cast and tries to justify his experience. He says that there are extraterrestrial creatures who require the help of their "Galaxy Quest" characters. None of his friends believe him, but once again give in when they find themselves transported off earth, onto the creature's spaceship. Of course, the aliens don't realize that their hopeful heroes are simply out of work actors, but who needs to tell them? So it is up to Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lt. Tawny Madison, Tech Sergeant Chen, Dr. Lazarus of Tev'Meck, and Lt. Laredo to save the day for our innocent and haunted alien life forms.

    "Galaxy Quest" is a slapstick comedy that is smart, and does not go over the edge with its humorous material. It leaves room for several other essential elements such as happiness, romance, honesty, excitement, and contains a dramatic purpose. The story is very original, and contains a firm theme of action in its premise. It also has lots of outstanding visual effects and sight gags that are effective and interesting to watch.

    Although the film gets a little off-track near the end, "Galaxy Quest" is still high energy laughs audiences will come to the theater expecting. This is one of the most victorious movies of this year in its execution of the script because we anticipate what we are going to view is a silly comic spoof. Even though parts of the film fit that definition, in the end we end up with a lot more than that.

    Brought to you by DreamWorks Pictures.
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    FAQ5

    • 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
      • December 25, 1999 (United States)
    • 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
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    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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