The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Seen it?2023 | 87 min | Crime, Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After Kai saves a woman's life, he turns into an overnight hero and viral sensation — until disturbing truths about his erratic behavior come to light. This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the resulting steep downward spiral.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Colette Camden
- Caleb 'Kai' McGillvarySelf - Viral Internet Personality
- Jessob ReisbeckSelf - KMPH News Anchor
- Brad MulcahySelf - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Lisa SamskySelf - Reality TV Brand Manager
- Jeff StrickerSelf - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
- Gabriel FranciscoSelf - Singer for The Redcoats
- Tony MartinSelf - Manager, Fulton 55
- Jeremy McGillvary WolfeSelf - Kai's Cousin
- Shirley McGillvarySelf - Kai's Mom
- Bob EllenportSelf - Friend/Neighbor of Joe Galfy