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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy works as a adventure movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The adventure and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 49m · ★ 6.7

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    1.The Adam Project (2022)

    7.0 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Comedy · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy compelling — the adventure, the comedy — shows up in The Adam Project (2022) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    2.Mickey 17 (2025)

    6.8 · Science Fiction · Comedy · Adventure · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    The adventure energy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is alive in Mickey 17 (2025), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
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    3.Oblivion (2013)

    6.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    Oblivion (2013) operates in the same adventure as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    4.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    6.3 · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) belongs to the same conversation as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — both anchor their adventure in science-fiction emotion that doesn't let go. The tense undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    5.Star Trek (2009)

    7.4 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's adventure stayed with you, Star Trek (2009) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The science-fiction through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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    6.Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

    7.3 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy excels in adventure, Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) doubles down on science-fiction to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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    7.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

    6.6 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Action · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) is the natural next step after The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: same adventure DNA, different perspective. The tense streak and science-fiction elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    • HBO Max
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    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
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    8.Starship Troopers (1997)

    7.1 · Adventure · Action · Thriller · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who respond to its adventure will find Starship Troopers (1997) immediately familiar. Both films share a science-fiction sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • YouTube TV
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    9.Predator: Badlands (2025)

    7.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans keep landing on Predator: Badlands (2025) — the adventure is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    • Hulu
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    10.Spaceman (2024)

    6.7 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Drama · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    Spaceman draws from the same adventure well as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, channeling science-fiction in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2024 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
Try The Adam Project, Mickey 17, Oblivion—each shares DNA with The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) is best described as Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this adventure lane.

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