The Hitcher (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2007, The Hitcher is an action, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Dave Meyers, running about 84 minutes. “Never pick up strangers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, the college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to the hitchhiker John Ryder. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim succeeds to throw him out of the car on the road. On the next morning, the young couple sees John in another car.
Who’s in it. The Hitcher stars Sean Bean as John Ryder, Sophia Bush as Grace Andrews, Zachary Knighton as Jim Halsey and Neal McDonough as Lieutenant Esteridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Hitcher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hitcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hitcher 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 Hitcher (2007)?
- In US, The Hitcher is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hitcher worth watching?
- The Hitcher holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hitcher?
- The Hitcher stars Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough and Kyle Davis.
- When was The Hitcher released?
- The Hitcher was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.