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The Hitcher (1986)

The terror starts the moment he stops.

  • Jan 17, 1986
  • 1h 38m
  • R

6.9/10

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1,134 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Hitcher is a 1986 horror and action film directed by Robert Harmon. Its leading cast includes Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell and Jennifer Jason Leigh. It runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. It belongs to The Hitcher Collection.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 38 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.9/10 from 1,134 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Hitcher (1986) Original Trailer [FHD] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • 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
  • Tom Spratley Proprietor
  • Colin Campbell Construction Man

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