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The Hitcher (1986) is streaming on Apple TV+.
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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.
Jim's long solo drive transforms into a psychological nightmare after he picks up a predatory stranger on a lonely highway. This relentless pursuit pits a terrified young man against a sadistic killer who treats mayhem like a game.
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Director
Robert Harmon
Cast
Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn, Billy Green Bush, John M. Jackson, Henry Darrow, Jon Van Ness, Jack Thibeau, Armin Shimerman
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The Hitcher
You can stream The Hitcher (1986) on Apple TV+ with a subscription.
IMDb
7.0/10
RT Critics
65%
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Director
Robert Harmon
Cast
Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn, Billy Green Bush, John M. Jackson, Henry Darrow, Jon Van Ness, Jack Thibeau, Armin Shimerman
2 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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The Hitcher is streaming on Apple TV+. The Hitcher is streaming on Cinemax Amazon Channel. We have not verified a current option on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified October 7, 2026.