

The Hitcher (1986)
The terror starts the moment he stops.
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Rutger Hauer
John Ryder

C. Thomas Howell
Jim Halsey

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Nash

Jeffrey DeMunn
Captain Esteridge

Billy Green Bush
Trooper Donner

John M. Jackson
Sergeant Starr

Henry Darrow
Trooper Hancock

Jon Van Ness
Trooper Hapscomb

Jack Thibeau
Trooper Prestone

Armin Shimerman
Interrogation Sergeant

Gene Davis
Trooper Dodge

Tony Epper
Trooper Conners
Director & Crew
Robert Harmon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hitcher online?
The Hitcher (1986) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of The Hitcher?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.0/10 based on 1045 votes.
Who directed The Hitcher?
The Hitcher was directed by Robert Harmon and released in 1986.
How long is The Hitcher?
The Hitcher has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1986-01-17
- Budget
- $6.0M
- Box Office
- $5.8M
- Status
- Released





