Rent Galaxy Quest (1999)
4.0 of 5 from 286 ratings
1h 42min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector - "Commander Peter Quincy Taggart" (Tim Allen), "Lt. Tawny Madison" (Sigourney Weaver) and "Dr. Lazarus" (Alan Rickman) - set off on thrilling and often dangerous missions in space... and then their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beamed up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe.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 performance of their lives in this hilarious adventure.
- Actors:
- Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Enrico Colantoni, Robin Sachs, Patrick Breen, Missi Pyle, Jed Rees, Justin Long, Jeremy Howard, Kaitlin Cullum, Jonathan Feyer, Corbin Bleu, Wayne Pére, Sam Lloyd, Bill Chott, Morgan Rusler
- Directors:
- Dean Parisot
- Producers:
- Mark Johnson, Charles Newirth
- Voiced By:
- Joe Frank
- Writers:
- David Howard, Robert Gordon
- Studio:
- Dreamworks
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Films About Television: Part 1, Best Film Quests and Adventures, Films by Genre, Science Fiction & Fantasy, The Best Time Travel Films, A Brief History of Film..., Top 10 Films By Year, Top 10 Films of 1999
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 22/03/2010
- Run Time:
- 105 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English, English Hard of Hearing, French, Portuguese, Spanish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Galactopedia
- Historical Documents: The Story of Galaxy Quest
- Never Give Up. Never Surrender: The intrepid Crew of the NSEA Protector
- By Grabthar's Hammer, What Amazing Effects
- Alien School: Creating the Thermian Race
- Actors in Space
- Sigourney Weaver Raps
- Deleted Scenes
- Thermian Audio Track
- Theatrical Trailer HD
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 02/12/2024
- Run Time:
- 102 minutes
- Languages:
- Castilian Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Atmos, French Parisian Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Castillian, Danish, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French Parisian, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Swedish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 0 (All)
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- New Filmmaker Focus with Director Dean Parisot
- Historical Documents: The Story of 'Galaxy Quest'
- Never Give Up, Never Surrender: The Intrepid Crew of the NSEA Protector
- By Grabthar's Hammer, What Amazing Effects
- Alien School: Creating the Thermian Race
- Actors in Space
- Sigourney Weaver Raps
- Deleted Scenes
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Reviews (4) of Galaxy Quest
Galaxy Quest - Galaxy Quest review by Cherry
You don't have to be a trekkie to watch this but it helps if you've seen a few episodes. This film has another layer to it which makes it much more entertaining than a traditional Sci-Fi film. Very enjoyable, I could watch it again.
3 out of 4 members found this review helpful.
More of a Chore than a Pleasure - Galaxy Quest review by griggs
Galaxy Quest, often praised as a cult classic with a loyal following, had the potential to be a sharp satire of sci-fi shows like Star Trek. However, it fell short of this potential, delivering a flat spoof that didn’t provoke a single laugh. The premise holds promise, but the execution disappoints at nearly every turn.
Tim Allen, leading the cast, unfortunately, fails to elevate the material. Even with the seasoned actors like Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman on board, the film struggles to find its comedic footing. It’s disheartening to see such talented actors reduced to navigating predictable jokes and tired plot points. Weaver and Rickman, known for their ability to deliver complex, memorable performances, are wasted here, wading through uninspired gags.
While Galaxy Quest might hold nostalgic value for some, it’s hard to overlook its failings as a comedy. The jokes often feel forced and rarely hit the mark, making the experience more of a chore than a pleasure. However, the set design and special effects, particularly in the scenes aboard the NSEA Protector, do provide some mild amusement. They demonstrate the production team's dedication and creativity, but they ultimately can’t compensate for the lack of genuine humour.
The film’s concept—of washed-up actors mistaken for real space heroes—is intriguing, and its charm lies in its self-awareness and affection for the sci-fi genre. But for a movie aiming to spoof a beloved genre, it falls short of delivering anything memorable or amusing. Despite this, Galaxy Quest's unique take on the sci-fi genre has undoubtedly influenced future works, demonstrating the enduring power of its concept even if its execution falls short.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Highly recommend watching - Galaxy Quest review by CP Customer
Be patient, it takes a while to get into but this film is great fun, a warmhearted and thoughtful send up of the star trek genre. Sigourney Weaver really has the right to star and I loved this film.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.