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Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   48,442 votes
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Director:
Dean Parisot
Writers (WGA):
David Howard (story)
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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
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(74 articles)
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User Comments:
By Grabthar's Hammer! What a movie more (554 total)

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:
The final battle between Sarris' ship and NSEA Protector in the minefield could have been a tribute to the final battle between Star Trek's Kirk and Khan in the nebula in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Taggart is first "abducted," his limousine initially shows no front license plate. However, in a subsequent shot it has a California plate. 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:
Referenced in "Angel: Sacrifice (#4.20)" (2003) more

FAQ

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?
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75 out of 83 people found the following comment useful.
By Grabthar's Hammer! What a movie, 12 February 2002
9/10
Author: SmileysWorld from United States

The first thing that makes a good movie good is always a great story. The whole idea of actors from a long ago space series being mistaken for being the real deal by actual aliens is indeed ingenious.From there, you put together a top notch cast.They hit the nail on the head there. Tim Allen is a natural for the Jason Nesmith role.A great cast is nothing if they don't work well together.Not to worry.They are superb. This movie is an excellent twist on the old good vs.evil concept.There are movies whose ideas are so unique,you want to love them and not be disappointed.Take my word,Galaxy Quest delivers the goods.Warp speed!

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