The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Never pick up strangers.

R 2007 · 84 min · ★ 5.9 (1K) · Crime, Horror, Thriller

While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchhiker. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim successfully throws him out of the car. This sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.

Directed by Dave Meyers · Written by Eric Red

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Sean Bean John Ryder
Sophia Bush Grace Andrews
Zachary Knighton Jim Halsey
Neal McDonough Lieutenant Esteridge
Kyle Davis Store Clerk
Danny Bolero Officer Edwards
Jeffrey Hutchinson Young Father
Skip O'Brien Harlan Bremmer Sr.
Travis Schuldt Harlan Bremmer Jr.
Yara Martinez Beth
Lauren Cohn Marlene
Kurt Grossi Officer Franklin

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