Where to watch The Hitcher in United States
The Hitcher is streaming on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About The Hitcher
The Hitcher is a 1986 movie in the Horror, Action and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Harmon, starring Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell and Jennifer Jason Leigh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,050 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hitcher in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Hitcher trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Rutger Hauer
John Ryder
C. Thomas Howell
Jim Halsey
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Nash
Jeffrey DeMunn
Captain Esteridge
Billy Green Bush
Trooper Donner
John M. Jackson
Sergeant Starr
Henry Darrow
Trooper Hancock
Jon Van Ness
Trooper Hapscomb
Jack Thibeau
Trooper Prestone
Armin Shimerman
Interrogation Sergeant
Gene Davis
Trooper Dodge
Tony Epper
Trooper Conners
Tom Spratley
Proprietor
Colin Campbell
Construction Man
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Hitcher in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Hitcher on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
Is The Hitcher on Netflix?+
The Hitcher is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
How long is The Hitcher?+
The Hitcher has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who stars in The Hitcher?+
The Hitcher stars Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn and Billy Green Bush.
When did The Hitcher come out?+
The Hitcher is a 1986 movie directed by Robert Harmon.
What genre is The Hitcher?+
The Hitcher is Horror, Action and Thriller film.
Who directed The Hitcher?+
The Hitcher was directed by Robert Harmon.
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