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Is the movie The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we keep a close eye on where to find the films and shows you care about — including the 2005 screen adaptation of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Mere seconds before the Earth is wiped out by a Vogon construction crew, hapless Arthur Dent is swept into the cosmos by his friend Ford Prefect, who’s working on a new edition of the Guide. Expect improbable twists, a paranoid android named Marvin, a two-headed ex-president called Zaphod, and plenty of towel-worthy moments. On this page we'll tell you whether the 2005 film is available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+, which editions or extras you might find, and what to watch out for if you’re revisiting the galaxy or diving in for the first time. The movie wasn’t an awards juggernaut, though it did pick up some nominations — read on for the full availability and details.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Synopsis

Seconds before an alien construction team levels the planet, Arthur Dent is snatched off Earth by his friend Ford Prefect, who is researching an updated edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Release date

2005

Duration

1h 49min

Rating

Watch on which platform The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Updated on 12/03/2026

Netflix

Not available

Disney+

Not available

Prime Video

Available

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Apple TV+

Available

Trailer

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