Galaxy Quest (1999)

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Written by David Howard

Directed by Dean Parisot

Running Time: 102 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1999

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

This tremendous sci-fi film spoof, released in 1999, is such a convincing and polished parody that it could easily pass muster as the genuine thing. The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show - now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions - are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the ageing celebrities for help in their quest to overcome the oppressive regime in their galaxy.

There's a great deal to enjoy here. The plot is strong, the pace is fast and the casting is near perfect - especially Tim Allen (as the ship's commander), Sigourney Weaver (as the communications officer) and Alan Rickman (on stand-out form as the snooty British thespian, playing a half-reptilian science officer).

When is Galaxy Quest next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Screen 1 HD Tomorrow, 6:10pm and on Sky Screen 1 Tomorrow, 6:10pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Tim AllenTim AllenJason Nesmith/Cmdr. Peter Quincy Taggart
Image for Sigourney WeaverSigourney WeaverGwen DeMarco/Lt. Tawny Madison
Image for Alan RickmanAlan RickmanAlexander Dane/Dr. Lazarus
Image for Tony ShalhoubTony ShalhoubFred Kwan/Tech Sgt. Chen
Image for Sam RockwellSam RockwellGuy Fleegman/Security Chief 'Roc' Ingersol
Daryl MitchellTommy Webber/Lt. Laredo
Enrico ColantoniThermian Cmdr. Mathesar
Robin SachsGeneral Roth'h'ar Sarris
Patrick BreenThermian Quellek
Image for Missi PyleMissi PyleThermian Laliari/Jane Doe
Jed ReesThermian Historian Teb
Image for Justin LongJustin LongBrandon Wheeger Commander Fan
Jeremy HowardKyle Commander Fan
Kaitlin CullumKatelyn Commander Fan
Jonathan FeyerHollister Commander Fan

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