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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Robert Harmon
RH
Rutger Hauer
John Ryder
CH
C. Thomas Howell
Jim Halsey
JL
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Nash
JD
Jeffrey DeMunn
Captain Esteridge
BB
Billy Green Bush
Trooper Donner
JJ
John M. Jackson
Sergeant Starr
HD
Henry Darrow
Trooper Hancock
JN
Jon Van Ness
Trooper Hapscomb
JT
Jack Thibeau
Trooper Prestone
AS
Armin Shimerman
Interrogation Sergeant
GD
Gene Davis
Trooper Dodge
TE
Tony Epper
Trooper Conners
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The Hitcher — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Hitcher?
The Hitcher is streaming on Cinemax and YouTube Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is The Hitcher on Netflix?
No, The Hitcher is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Cinemax and YouTube Free.
Is The Hitcher on Amazon Prime Video?
No, The Hitcher isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Cinemax and YouTube Free instead.
Where can I watch The Hitcher for free?
The Hitcher is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.
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).
