galaxy quest (1999)
An homage to classic science fiction and its fandom, Galaxy Quest follows a group of actors from a fictional cult classic sci-fi series who are unwittingly embroiled in a real space conflict when aliens who believe the series is real abduct them and ask for their help defeating a tyrant threatening their people. Starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Daryl Mitchell, and Sam Rockwell, the film features many references and parodies of classic sci-fi films and shows, mainly Star Trek.
Galaxy Quest
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- Director
- Dean Parisot
- Release Date
- December 25, 1999
- Studio(s)
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Distributor(s)
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Cast
- Daryl Mitchell , Sam Rockwell , Sigourney Weaver , Tim Allen , Tony Shalhoub , Alan Rickman
- Writers
- Robert Gordon , David Howard
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Budget
- $45 million
Summary
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.
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