The Hitcher
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.
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Genres & Themes
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Cast (14)
Advisories
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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