# Galaxy Quest (1999)

> Washed-up stars of a beloved space television show are mistaken for real heroes and must save an alien civilization by making their fictional expertise genuine.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/769

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
- Director: Dean Parisot
- Cast: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Enrico Colantoni, Robin Sachs
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0177789/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, affectionate, breezy, family movie night, science fiction marathon

## Synopsis

When a group of washed-up actors is mistaken for real heroes, they must step up to save an alien race.

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