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The Hitch-Hiker

6.819531h 11mNRMovieThrillerCrimeDrama

Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill…

DirectorIda Lupino
WritersCollier Young·Ida Lupino
ProducerCollier Young

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Cast · Directed by Ida Lupino

EOEdmond O'Brien
Edmond O'Brien
Roy Collins
FLFrank Lovejoy
Frank Lovejoy
Gilbert Bowen
WTWilliam Talman
William Talman
Emmett Myers
JTJosé Torvay
José Torvay
Captain Alvarado
SHSam Hayes
Sam Hayes
Radio Broadcaster
WNWendell Niles
Wendell Niles
Wendell Niles
JVJean Del Val
Jean Del Val
Inspector General
CHClark Howat
Clark Howat
Government Agent
NVNatividad Vacío
Natividad Vacío
Jose
LH
Larry Hudson
FBI Agent
CY
Collier Young
Sleeping Mexican Peon
GB
Gordon Barnes
Hendrickson

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The Hitch-Hiker — streaming FAQ

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The Hitch-Hiker is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Bloodstream and Artiflix in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hitch-Hiker on Netflix?

No, The Hitch-Hiker is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Bloodstream.

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Yes — The Hitch-Hiker is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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The Hitch-Hiker is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.