How long is The Hitcher?

The Hitcher is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Hitcher rated?

The Hitcher is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Hitcher?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Hitcher (1986) tonight

The Hitcher (1986) runs 1 h 38 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.0 from 1,137 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 38 min — ends 9:38 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Horror, Action, Thriller
Released: January 17, 1986
TMDB rating: 7.0 / 10 from 1,137 votes
Director: Robert Harmon
Starring: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Hitcher?: The Hitcher is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Hitcher rated?: The Hitcher is rated R in the US.
Is The Hitcher a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Hitcher?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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