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1999 · 102 min · PG

Galaxy Quest

Directed by Dean Parisot · Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure

Galaxy Quest (1999) is a Comedy film, directed by Dean Parisot set in Space during the 1990s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated PG.

A space exploration, with a comedic and satirical tone. Themes of friendship play out through metafiction.

Composer
David Newman
Cinematography
Jerzy Zieliński
Cast
Tim AllenSigourney WeaverAlan RickmanTony ShalhoubSam RockwellDaryl MitchellEnrico ColantoniRobin Sachs

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off World
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Space Exploration
Themes
Friendship
Structure
Metafiction
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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