The Hitcher (1986)
The Hitcher is a 1986 horror movie directed by Robert Harmon, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
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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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.
When was The Hitcher released?
The Hitcher was released on 17 January 1986.
How long is The Hitcher?
The Hitcher runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Hitcher?
The Hitcher was directed by Robert Harmon.
Where can I watch The Hitcher?
The Hitcher is available on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Hitcher
Stream: Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
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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