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Cast & Crew

Dave Meyers
Director
Kurt Bryant
As Paramedic (uncredited)
Sean Bean
As John Ryder
Neal McDonough
As Lieutenant Esteridge
Dick Hancock
As Ryder's Guard
Kurt E. Soderling
As Helicopter Co-Pilot
Zachary Knighton
As Jim Halsey
Sophia Bush
As Grace Andrews

Frequently asked questions

What is The Hitcher about? Toggle content

The Hitcher is a heart-pumping, action-packed thriller that follows the story of two college students, Jim and Grace, who are on a road trip across New Mexico. After they accidentally nearly hit a mysterious hitchhiker, John Ryder, he attacks them, holding a knife to Grace's eye. They manage to escape and continue their journey but soon realize that John is a serial killer, terrorizing them and leaving a trail of dead bodies behind. The young couple must fight for their lives and prove their innocence as they are pursued by the police and John, who will stop at nothing to kill them. The movie takes the audience on a wild ride, filled with twists and turns, keeping them on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Where can I stream The Hitcher? Toggle content

You can stream The Hitcher on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to The Hitcher? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Hitcher include Captivity, Scar, Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead, Cold Blood, Bedevilled, The Haunting (2009).

When was The Hitcher released in theaters? Toggle content

The Hitcher was released in theaters on January 19, 2007.