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200784 minCrime, Horror, Thriller

The Hitcher

Is The Hitcher a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Hitcher worth watching? With a rating of 5.866/10, this Crime, Horror, Thriller film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Hitcher Synopsis

While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchhiker. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim successfully throws him out of the car. This sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.

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Top Cast

Sean Bean
Sean BeanJohn Ryder
Sophia Bush
Sophia BushGrace Andrews
Zachary Knighton
Zachary KnightonJim Halsey
Neal McDonough
Neal McDonoughLieutenant Esteridge
Kyle Davis
Kyle DavisStore Clerk
Danny Bolero
Danny BoleroOfficer Edwards
Jeffrey Hutchinson
Jeffrey HutchinsonYoung Father
Skip O'Brien
Skip O'BrienHarlan Bremmer Sr.
Travis Schuldt
Travis SchuldtHarlan Bremmer Jr.
Yara Martinez
Yara MartinezBeth

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Hitcher worth watching?

The Hitcher has received mixed reviews with a 5.866/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Horror, Thriller movies.

Is The Hitcher hit or flop?

The Hitcher has received average ratings (5.866/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Hitcher?

The Hitcher is a Crime, Horror, Thriller movie that While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchh...

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Critic Reviews

WuchakDec 19, 2025
★ 7

**_Thrilling desert road flick improves upon the original_** This takes the template of the original movie from the mid-80s, augments the character of Nash by turning her into the protagonist’s girlfriend, Grace (Sophia Bush), makes the villain more believable (Sean Bean), effectively clarifies things without going overboard and has a way more satisfying climax. It also cuts out the fat for a welcome streamlined experience. It’s different enough so that you don’t feel like you’re watching the same movie. It runs 1h 24m and was shot in the summer of 2006 in the greater Sante Fe area of north-central New Mexico, as well as Austin, Texas (University of Texas and studio work). GRADE: B