The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, journeyman Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

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Grosses

Domestic (48.9%)
$51,085,416

International (51.1%)
$53,393,000

Worldwide
$104,478,416

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Summary Details

DistributorWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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Opening$21,103,203
3,133 theaters

Budget$50,000,000

Release DateApr 29, 2005 - Jul 21, 2005

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Running Time1 hr 49 min

GenresAdventure Comedy Sci-Fi

In Release247 days/35 weeks

Widest Release3,133 theaters

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