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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
(TV Series)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1984)
(Video Game)
References
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Giant holographic head
Giant holographic head
Carry On Cleo (1964)
When the spaceship "Heart of Gold" arrives on the planet Viltvodle Vi (to meet Humma Kavula (Johm Malkvovich)) we can see a bicycle with square wheels in the foreground. In the film "Carry on Cleo" the character Hengist Pod (Kenneth Connor) has invented a square-wheeled bicycle (so that it couldn't roll downhill).
When the spaceship "Heart of Gold" arrives on the planet Viltvodle Vi (to meet Humma Kavula (Johm Malkvovich)) we can see a bicycle with square wheels in the foreground. In the film "Carry on Cleo" the character Hengist Pod (Kenneth Connor) has invented a square-wheeled bicycle (so that it couldn't roll downhill).
Star Trek: The Original Series (1966)
(TV Series)
Marvin says "I'm a robot. I'm not a refrigerator.", a direct reference to Dr McCoy's "I'm a doctor, not a ...."
Marvin says "I'm a robot. I'm not a refrigerator.", a direct reference to Dr McCoy's "I'm a doctor, not a ...."
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
(TV Series)
Opening title sequence is recreated near the beginning of the film, and the incarnation of Marvin appears in the queue on Vogsphere
Opening title sequence is recreated near the beginning of the film, and the incarnation of Marvin appears in the queue on Vogsphere
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
When "Earth Mark II" restarted all life, man was represented with high-speed time-lapse photography.
When "Earth Mark II" restarted all life, man was represented with high-speed time-lapse photography.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
When Marvin the Paranoid Android is shot by the Vogons at the end he appears dead, but a few moments later his eye-lights come back on and he holds the Empathy Gun in the same way Arnie holds the grenade launcher at the end of T2 after the same thing happens to him.
When Marvin the Paranoid Android is shot by the Vogons at the end he appears dead, but a few moments later his eye-lights come back on and he holds the Empathy Gun in the same way Arnie holds the grenade launcher at the end of T2 after the same thing happens to him.
Toy Story (1995)
"Marvin, give me a hand"
"Marvin, give me a hand"
Starship Titanic (1998)
(Video Game)
An image of Douglas Adams' face as a planet is taken from the game.
An image of Douglas Adams' face as a planet is taken from the game.
The League of Gentlemen (1999)
(TV Series)
Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are credited as "The League of Gentlemen"
Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are credited as "The League of Gentlemen"
Referenced in
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
(TV Movie)
new movie version
new movie version
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
(Video)
The documentary is about the film
The documentary is about the film
Making of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
(Video)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Commander in Chief: First Choice (2005)
(TV Episode)
poster on Rebecca's wall
poster on Rebecca's wall
Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion (2005)
(TV Episode)
Jackie quotes Arthur Dent, referring to Zaphod, when she asks Rose, "Anything else he's got two of?", in regards to the unconscious Doctor.
Jackie quotes Arthur Dent, referring to Zaphod, when she asks Rose, "Anything else he's got two of?", in regards to the unconscious Doctor.
Torchwood: Random Shoes (2006)
(TV Episode)
This is one of the movies visible in the movie store.
This is one of the movies visible in the movie store.
Comedy Connections: The Office (2007)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
The Big Bang Theory: Pilot (2007)
(TV Episode)
Koothrappali wears a hat with "42" on it
Koothrappali wears a hat with "42" on it
Torchwood: A Day in the Death (2008)
(TV Episode)
When Owen is serving coffee to the rest of the team, he mentions that the man the team is searching for was filed under "mostly harmless".
When Owen is serving coffee to the rest of the team, he mentions that the man the team is searching for was filed under "mostly harmless".
Meet Dave (2008)
The music score is very similar to the one of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The (2005)", if anything as a homage. Furthermore, a space ship in the form of a shoe is a paraphrase of how the space ship "The Heart of Gold" was originally depicted as looking, in the novel version of "The Hitchhiker's Guide".
The music score is very similar to the one of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The (2005)", if anything as a homage. Furthermore, a space ship in the form of a shoe is a paraphrase of how the space ship "The Heart of Gold" was originally depicted as looking, in the novel version of "The Hitchhiker's Guide".
Stargate: Atlantis: The Daedalus Variations (2008)
(TV Episode)
The alternate-reality drive on the Daedalus bears several similarities to the Infinite Improbability Drive on the starship "Heart of Gold".
The alternate-reality drive on the Daedalus bears several similarities to the Infinite Improbability Drive on the starship "Heart of Gold".
Homestar Runner: Most in the Graveyard (2008)
(TV Episode)
Strong Bad is dressed up as the green planet.
Strong Bad is dressed up as the green planet.
Pirate Radio (2009)
Bill Nighy who also played in Hitchhiker's Guide mentions "after giving it some Deep Thought..." Deep Thought was the name of the super computer in Hitchhiker's Guide.
Bill Nighy who also played in Hitchhiker's Guide mentions "after giving it some Deep Thought..." Deep Thought was the name of the super computer in Hitchhiker's Guide.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inglourious Basterds/Post Grad/World's Greatest Dad (2009)
(TV Episode)
Buck Smithee mentions a potential sequel "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe" during the closing credits
Buck Smithee mentions a potential sequel "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe" during the closing credits
Along for the Ride: The Making of Last Ride (2009)
(Video)
The restaurant at the end of the universe is mentioned.
The restaurant at the end of the universe is mentioned.
Hustle: Conned Out of Luck (2010)
(TV Episode)
When told to answer a question before it is asked, Sean quickly replies, "42," the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
When told to answer a question before it is asked, Sean quickly replies, "42," the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Fall Weather Friends (2011)
(TV Episode)
Rainbow Dash asks Twilight if she learned to run reading the "Egghead's guide to running", Also Twilight's number is "42"
Rainbow Dash asks Twilight if she learned to run reading the "Egghead's guide to running", Also Twilight's number is "42"
Duke Nukem Forever (2011)
(Video Game)
The number 42 appears in several places in the game.
The number 42 appears in several places in the game.
Dexter: Smokey and the Bandit (2011)
(TV Episode)
The Toothfairy's storage address is 42, which is the "answer to the ultimate question of Life, the Universe, and Everything" from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This is a nod to Mos Def (Brother Sam) who played Ford Prefect in the film "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (2005).
The Toothfairy's storage address is 42, which is the "answer to the ultimate question of Life, the Universe, and Everything" from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This is a nod to Mos Def (Brother Sam) who played Ford Prefect in the film "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (2005).
Life's Too Short: Episode #1.1 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned and picture shown.
Title mentioned and picture shown.
The Nostalgia Chick: The Lorax (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned when talking about novel-to-screen adaptations
mentioned when talking about novel-to-screen adaptations
RiffTrax: The Hunger Games (2012)
"How many times has your name entered it?" "Forty two." Kevin: "That's your answer to everything!"
"How many times has your name entered it?" "Forty two." Kevin: "That's your answer to everything!"
TableTop: Star Fluxx (2012)
(TV Episode)
One of the goals is called "Forty-Two" and references Deep Thought and the Guide
One of the goals is called "Forty-Two" and references Deep Thought and the Guide
Escape from Planet Earth (2012)
Zaphod Beeblebrox is among one of the graffiti names
Zaphod Beeblebrox is among one of the graffiti names
End of the World (2013)
(TV Movie)
Mentioned in dialogue.
Mentioned in dialogue.
The World's End (2013)
An absurd conversation with a disembodied being from another planet. Also features Martin Freeman.
An absurd conversation with a disembodied being from another planet. Also features Martin Freeman.
Futurama: Assie Come Home (2013)
(TV Episode)
Marvin the Paranoid Android can be seen in a robot chop shop.
Marvin the Paranoid Android can be seen in a robot chop shop.
The Cinema Snob: Russian Hobbit (2013)
(TV Episode)
"Tell Bilbo that The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy wasn't that bad of a movie."
"Tell Bilbo that The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy wasn't that bad of a movie."
Star-Crossed: Our Toil Shall Strive to Mend (2014)
(TV Episode)
Drake tells student visitors to the sector that the Atrian herb Dovor will "make you feel like you got hit in the head with a gold brick." Which is also said about The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, minus a slice of lemon.
Drake tells student visitors to the sector that the Atrian herb Dovor will "make you feel like you got hit in the head with a gold brick." Which is also said about The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, minus a slice of lemon.
Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
John Malkovich characters in both movies walk on their hands in a distinctive way.
John Malkovich characters in both movies walk on their hands in a distinctive way.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
A flying inteligent Dolphin who watches over the universe.
A flying inteligent Dolphin who watches over the universe.
Countdown: Episode #72.87 (2015)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Rachel.
Mentioned by Rachel.
Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts: Jupiter Ascending (2015)
(TV Episode)
Doug Walker finds Jupiter Ascending ripping off this film's Sci-Fi world.
Doug Walker finds Jupiter Ascending ripping off this film's Sci-Fi world.
Miles from Tomorrowland: Escape from the Tethoscape/The Hitchhiker's Ride Through the Galaxy (2015)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Nostalgia Critic: The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2016)
(TV Episode)
Critic points out how all futuristic cities rip off the city from Blade Runner
Critic points out how all futuristic cities rip off the city from Blade Runner
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
In the end credits, floating text reads "You are Here" in space; as with the 'Total Perspective Vortex' in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
In the end credits, floating text reads "You are Here" in space; as with the 'Total Perspective Vortex' in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return: At the Earth's Core (2017)
(TV Episode)
Tom: "They've got a towel. They're ready to go anywhere."
Tom: "They've got a towel. They're ready to go anywhere."
Don't Panic (2017)
(Short)
The title is a reference to the film and book.
The title is a reference to the film and book.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XXX (2019)
(TV Episode)
Tim Long is credited as "Tim Long, and Thanks For All the Fish".
Tim Long is credited as "Tim Long, and Thanks For All the Fish".
Dead Meat Podcast: The Asylum Movie Title Game (2019)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by James
Mentioned by James
Features
New York, New York (1977)
Shown briefly on a screen
Shown briefly on a screen
Featured in
Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
(TV Movie)
this film is being promoted here
this film is being promoted here
Troldspejlet: Episode #34.1 (2005)
(TV Episode)
reviewed + footage used
reviewed + footage used
Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
(Video)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Making of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005)
(Video)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Star Trek/Rudo y Cursi/Next Day Air (2009)
(TV Episode)
The Heart of Gold takes the #1 spaceship in movies
The Heart of Gold takes the #1 spaceship in movies
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2009)
Part or all of the trailer is shown and discussed.
Part or all of the trailer is shown and discussed.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Kick-Ass/Death at a Funeral/The Joneses (2010)
(TV Episode)
Brett's #3 Alternative Energy Source
Brett's #3 Alternative Energy Source
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Best of Science Fiction Movies (2010)
(TV Episode)
The Heart of Gold takes the #1 spaceship in movies
The Heart of Gold takes the #1 spaceship in movies
WatchMojo: Top 10 Coolest Planets in Sci-Fi Movies (2011)
(TV Episode)
Magrathea is #5.
Magrathea is #5.
Atop the Fourth Wall: TRS-80 Whiz Kids: The Computers That Saved Metropolis! (2011)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
Todd's Pop Song Reviews: Sexy and I Know It (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clip used in review.
Clip used in review.
Hagan Reviews: Gayniggers from Outer Space (2012)
(TV Episode)
Hagan compares opening title sequences
Hagan compares opening title sequences
1,001 Movies You Must See (Before You Die) (2014)
(Short)
Clip with Marvin
Clip with Marvin
WatchMojo: Top 10 Worst Book-to-Film Adaptations (2014)
(TV Episode)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gets an honorable mention.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gets an honorable mention.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Marvel Super Special #17: Xanadu (2014)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
WatchMojo: Top 10 Sci-Fi Comedy Movies (2014)
(TV Episode)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gets an honorable mention.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gets an honorable mention.
Atop the Fourth Wall: The Avengers #1 (2014)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
WatchMojo: Top 10 Starship Captains in Movies and TV (2015)
(TV Episode)
Zaphod Beeblebrox gets an honorable mention.
Zaphod Beeblebrox gets an honorable mention.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Eccentric Movie Characters (2015)
(TV Episode)
Zaphod Beeblebrox gets an honorable mention.
Zaphod Beeblebrox gets an honorable mention.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies with Futuristic Technologies We Wish Existed (2015)
(TV Episode)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gets an honorable mention with the Point of View Gun.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gets an honorable mention with the Point of View Gun.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies Where The World Actually Ends (2016)
(TV Episode)
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies Where the World Ends (2016)
(TV Episode)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gets an honorable mention.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy gets an honorable mention.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Funniest Robots in Film and TV (2016)
(TV Episode)
Marvin is #4.
Marvin is #4.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Alan Rickman Performances (2016)
(TV Episode)
Marvin the Paranoid Android is #9.
Marvin the Paranoid Android is #9.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Amazing Books that Don't Actually Exist (2016)
(TV Episode)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is #8.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is #8.
Starfilm (2017)
An excerpt featuring stars (of the celestial kind) is shown.
An excerpt featuring stars (of the celestial kind) is shown.
WatchMojoUK: Top 10 Martin Freeman Performances (2018)
(TV Episode)
Arthur Dent is #5.
Arthur Dent is #5.
WatchMojoUK: Top 10 British Movies That Should Have Their Own TV Series (2018)
(TV Episode)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is #5.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is #5.
WatchMojo: Top 10 Hilarious Inventions in Movies and TV (2019)
(TV Episode)
The Point of View Gun is #9.
The Point of View Gun is #9.
Nostalgia Critic: Dolittle (2020)
(TV Episode)
Footage from the movie is shown.
Footage from the movie is shown.
Spoofs
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
spoof of quest for higher meaning, alien interference with Earth's development, dysfunctional robot/computer, spaceship designs
spoof of quest for higher meaning, alien interference with Earth's development, dysfunctional robot/computer, spaceship designs
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
"He's got a towel!" "Run away! Run away!"
"He's got a towel!" "Run away! Run away!"
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Light-saber bread slicer
Light-saber bread slicer
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
(TV Series)
When Arthur, Zaphod and Ford are working their way through the line on the planet Vogsphere, Arthur passes Marvin from the miniseries and does a double take as he walks by.
When Arthur, Zaphod and Ford are working their way through the line on the planet Vogsphere, Arthur passes Marvin from the miniseries and does a double take as he walks by.
Spoofed in
Chicken Little (2005)
The first half of the trailer is identical to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy trailer.
The first half of the trailer is identical to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy trailer.
Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos (2011)
(TV Special)
Achmed says "42" when asked which of his wives gave birth to Achmed Jr. In the British space-comedy, Deep Thought replies with this same number when asked what the meaning of life is.
Achmed says "42" when asked which of his wives gave birth to Achmed Jr. In the British space-comedy, Deep Thought replies with this same number when asked what the meaning of life is.
