Galaxy Quest (1999)

The trailer for Galaxy Quest revisits the science fiction comedy that is also a loving tribute to fans. Years after their cult TV space show was canceled, the cast of Galaxy Quest scrape by signing autographs at fan conventions. Then a group of aliens, the Thermians, who have received the old broadcasts and believe they are real historical documents, beam the actors aboard a real starship and ask them to save their people from a ruthless warlord. The washed-up stars have to become the heroes they once played. Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman star, with Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Enrico Colantoni and Justin Long. Dean Parisot directs. DreamWorks released it on December 25, 1999. It is available to rent or buy digitally.