The Hitcher
The terror starts the moment he stops.
On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Hitcher
- Genres: Horror, Action, Thriller
- Release Date: 1986-01-17
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (980 votes)
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Revenue: $5,844,868
- Production Companies: Feldman/Meeker Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.1821
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Rutger Hauer
as John Ryder
C. Thomas Howell
as Jim Halsey
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Nash
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Captain Esteridge
Billy Green Bush
as Trooper Donner
John M. Jackson
as Sergeant Starr
Henry Darrow
as Trooper Hancock
Jon Van Ness
as Trooper Hapscomb
Jack Thibeau
as Trooper Prestone
Armin Shimerman
as Interrogation Sergeant
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Trailers & Clips
Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE HITCHER
The Hitcher Collector's Edition | Unboxing
The Hitcher (1986) - Jim meets Ryder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hitcher?▼
The Hitcher is a Horror, Action, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1986-01-17.
Who are the main actors in The Hitcher?▼
The main cast includes Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn, Billy Green Bush, .
Where can I watch The Hitcher online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Hitcher is available.
Is The Hitcher based on a true story?▼
The terror starts the moment he stops.
What is the IMDb rating of The Hitcher?▼
The Hitcher has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 980 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Hitcher?▼
The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $5,844,868 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Hitcher?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Feldman/Meeker Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Hitcher filmed?▼
The Hitcher was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Hitcher?▼
The total runtime of The Hitcher is 98 minutes.
Is The Hitcher suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Hitcher?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Hitcher.
Does The Hitcher have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
