The Hitcher (1986)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Hitcher
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Cinemax | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Shudder | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave | — | — |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | YouTube | YouTube |
| Ireland | Shudder | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Shadowz | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Hitcher in 6 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Hitcher about?
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. The Hitcher is a Horror, Action, Thriller movie, released on 1986-01-17, runtime 98 minutes.
Is The Hitcher worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Hitcher 7.0 out of 10 from 1,136 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Hitcher?
In the United States, The Hitcher streams on Cinemax. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Robert Harmon
Cast
- 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
- Gene Davis as Trooper Dodge
- Tony Epper as Trooper Conners
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Sources
Details and the 7.0/10 rating from The Hitcher on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.