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The Hitcher

The Hitcher

17th January 1986
1h 37m
Robert Harmon
If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 11:48am.

The Hitcher is a Horror Thriller film released on 17th January 1986; Robert Harmon directed the film which stars C. Thomas Howell, Rutger Hauer, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. A sequel, The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting, was released in 2003. It was later remade/rebooted as The Hitcher in 2007. The film was a box office failure, making a loss of $155,132 on its budget.

Plot

A young man who escapes the clutches of a murderous hitchhiker is subsequently stalked by the hitcher and framed for his crimes.

Film Settings

Cast (14)

C. Thomas Howell in The Hitcher (1986)
C. Thomas Howell Jim Halsey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 19
Rutger Hauer's profile
Rutger Hauer John Ryder
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Jennifer Jason Leigh's profile
Jennifer Jason Leigh Nash
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Jeffrey DeMunn's profile
Jeffrey DeMunn Captain Esteridge
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
John M. Jackson's profile
John M. Jackson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Armin Shimerman's profile
Armin Shimerman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Jack Thibeau's profile
Jack Thibeau
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Jon Van Ness's profile
Jon Van Ness
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Tony Epper's profile
Tony Epper
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Billy Green Bush's profile
Billy Green Bush
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Henry Darrow's profile
Henry Darrow
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Tom Spratley's profile
Tom Spratley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 71

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Prequels & Sequels

Remakes/Reboots

Part of the Boxset

Production Companies

Feldman/Meeker Productions

The Hitcher Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

7% 13-19
7% 20-29
36% 30-39
14% 40-49
14% 50-59
7% 70-79
14% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

7% Female
93% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

14% Good
7% Bad
79% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

7% Cop
93% Unknown

The Hitcher FAQ

When was The Hitcher released?

The Hitcher was released 38 years ago, on Friday January 17th, 1986.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Hitcher?

The lead roles are played by C. Thomas Howell in the role of Jim Halsey and Rutger Hauer in the role of John Ryder.

How much did The Hitcher cost to make?

The budget was $6,000,000.

How much money did The Hitcher make?

The worldwide revenue was $5,844,868.

Is The Hitcher on Netflix?

No, The Hitcher is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Hitcher on Amazon Prime?

No, The Hitcher is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Hitcher on Disney Plus?

No, The Hitcher is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States