Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, and Daryl Mitchell star in 1999. The film is a parody of and homage to science-fiction films and series, especially Star Trek. It depicts the cast of a fictional cult television series, Galaxy Quest, who are drawn into a real interstellar conflict by aliens who think the series is a documentary. Galaxy Quest achieved cult status, especially from Star Trek fans for its affectionate parody.