Where to watch The Hitcher(1986)
In the United States, The Hitcher is available to stream on Cinemax. It's also free on YouTube Free.
Where to stream The Hitcher
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Cinemax
Free
YouTube Free
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Hitcher plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- January 17, 1986
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Horror, Action, Thriller
- Directed by
- Robert Harmon
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 1,124 votes
The Hitcher trailer
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch The Hitcher?
In the United States, The Hitcher is available to stream on Cinemax. It's also free on YouTube Free.
How long is The Hitcher?
The Hitcher runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
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