The Hitcher
"The terror starts the moment he stops."
Originally released in 1986. The Hitcher is a horror/action film. directed by Robert Harmon.
Starring Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, and Jeffrey DeMunn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (1,012 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.8M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rutger Hauer
as John Ryder
C. Thomas Howell
as Jim Halsey
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
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Nash
Jack Thibeau
as Trooper Prestone
Armin Shimerman
as Interrogation Sergeant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,844,868
Production Companies
- Feldman/Meeker Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Hitcher?
The Hitcher was directed by Robert Harmon.
How long is The Hitcher?
The Hitcher has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Hitcher released?
The Hitcher was released on January 17, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hitcher?
The main cast of The Hitcher includes Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jeffrey DeMunn, Billy Green Bush, John M. Jackson.
Is The Hitcher worth watching?
The Hitcher has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,012 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.