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The Hitcher

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1986 | 98 min | Horror, Action, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (62% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and action fans. If you loved Frenzy, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 170K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Harmon

  • 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