The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Don't Panic! The story of Arthur Dent, an average Englishman whose life was spared by his friend, who turned out to be an alien, while the planet Earth is destroyed. His friend tells him about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a guide with anything you ever needed, and wanted to know. They travel across the galaxy, meeting friendly, and not so friendly characters in order to find the great question (the answer being 42).
Where to stream The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Streaming now in the United States on Britbox Apple TV channel, Hoopla, Darkroom, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Where can I watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in the United States?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, Hoopla, Darkroom, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for free?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Darkroom, and Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy scores 8.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy stars Simon Jones, David Dixon, and Peter Jones. Douglas Adams is the creator.
How many seasons of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are there?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has 1 season and 6 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
All 6 episodes of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy add up to about 3 hours 18 minutes at roughly 33 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 2 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy airs on BBC Two, and is produced by BBC.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.