The Hitchhikers (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1972, The Hitchhikers is an action, drama and crime film directed by Beverly Sebastian, running about 92 minutes. “Micro Skirts and Mini Morals!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A girl is forced to leave home when she learns she's pregnant. On the road, she hooks up with a group of other girls who make a living by hitchhiking in sexy clothes and then robbing the men who pick them up.
Who’s in it. The Hitchhikers stars Misty Rowe as Maggie, Nick Klar as Benson, Ted Zeigler as Church Deacon and Linda Avery as Diana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Hitchhikers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hitchhikers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hitchhikers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hitchhikers (1972)?
- In US, The Hitchhikers is available to stream on Midnight Pulp. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hitchhikers worth watching?
- The Hitchhikers holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hitchhikers?
- The Hitchhikers stars Misty Rowe, Nick Klar, Ted Zeigler, Linda Avery and Tammy Gibbs.
- When was The Hitchhikers released?
- The Hitchhikers was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.