The Hitcher
1986, English. Directed by Robert Harmon.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,139 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Hitcher
The Hitcher is streaming on Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert HarmonDirector
- Rutger HauerJohn Ryder
- C. Thomas HowellJim Halsey
- Jennifer Jason LeighNash
- Jeffrey DeMunnCaptain Esteridge
- Billy Green BushTrooper Donner
- John M. JacksonSergeant Starr
- Henry DarrowTrooper Hancock
- Jon Van NessTrooper Hapscomb
- Jack ThibeauTrooper Prestone
- Armin ShimermanInterrogation Sergeant
- Gene DavisTrooper Dodge
- Tony EpperTrooper Conners
Details
- Released
- 17 January 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Red
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $5.8M
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The Hitcher: quick answers
What comes after The Hitcher?
Next in the series: The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003).
Is The Hitcher worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,139 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hitcher?
The Hitcher runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Hitcher have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hitcher. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hitcher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hitcher is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hitcher on?
The Hitcher is streaming on Cinemax in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hitcher?
If you liked The Hitcher, try Grindhouse, Planet Terror, Becky.
Who directed The Hitcher?
The Hitcher (1986) was directed by Robert Harmon and stars Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh.