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The Hitcher

6.919861h 38mR 18+MovieHorrorActionThriller

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…

DirectorRobert Harmon
WriterEric Red
ProducersDavid Bombyk·Kip Ohman

Where to watch

Foxtel NowFoxtel NowPlexPlex
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Harmon

RHRutger Hauer
Rutger Hauer
John Ryder
CHC. Thomas Howell
C. Thomas Howell
Jim Halsey
JLJennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Nash
JDJeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn
Captain Esteridge
BBBilly Green Bush
Billy Green Bush
Trooper Donner
JJJohn M. Jackson
John M. Jackson
Sergeant Starr
HDHenry Darrow
Henry Darrow
Trooper Hancock
JNJon Van Ness
Jon Van Ness
Trooper Hapscomb
JTJack Thibeau
Jack Thibeau
Trooper Prestone
ASArmin Shimerman
Armin Shimerman
Interrogation Sergeant
GDGene Davis
Gene Davis
Trooper Dodge
TETony Epper
Tony Epper
Trooper Conners

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The Hitcher — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hitcher?

The Hitcher is streaming on Foxtel Now and Plex in Australia, and available to rent or buy on YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hitcher on Netflix?

No, The Hitcher is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and Plex.

Is The Hitcher on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hitcher isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and Plex instead.

Where can I watch The Hitcher for free?

The Hitcher is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.

Is there a sequel to The Hitcher?

Yes — The Hitcher is followed by The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003) in the Hitcher Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Hitcher?

The Hitcher is the first film in the Hitcher Collection.

Is The Hitcher part of a trilogy?

No — The Hitcher is part of the Hitcher Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Hitcher Collection?

There are 2 films in the Hitcher Collection: The Hitcher (1986) and The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003).