The Hitcher (1986)

Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Cinemax Amazon Channel
• Cinemax Apple TV channel

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Rutger Hauer as John Ryder
• C. Thomas Howell as Jim Halsey
• Jennifer Jason Leigh as Nash
• Jeffrey DeMunn as Captain Esteridge
• Billy Green Bush as Trooper Donner
• John M. Jackson as Sergeant Starr
• Henry Darrow as Trooper Hancock
• Jon Van Ness as Trooper Hapscomb
• Jack Thibeau as Trooper Prestone
• Armin Shimerman as Interrogation Sergeant

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