The Hitcher (1986) is a horrifying thriller that follows Jim Halsey as he picks up a hitchhiker named John Ryder on his way to San Diego, turning his journey into a nightmare. The movie was directed by Robert Harmon and written by Eric Red.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Hitcher (1986) via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is The Hitcher (1986) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Hitcher (1986) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The film follows Jim Halsey, who is delivering a car from Chicago to San Diego. He picks up John Ryder, who is later revealed to be a sadistic killer. Moreover, he is forced to take John on his journey of killing and laying death traps. Additionally, the movie explores Jim’s attempts at survival by outsmarting John through his wit and determination.
The cast of the film includes Rutger Hauer as John Ryder, C. Thomas Howell as Jim Halsey, and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Nash. It also features Jeffrey DeMunn as Captain Esteridge, Billy Gree Bush as Trooper Donner, and John M. Jackson as Sergeant Starr.
Watch The Hitcher (1986) streaming via HBO Max
The Hitcher (1986) is available to watch on HBO Max. HBO Max is a subscription-based streaming service by WarnerMedia that offers content from Warner Bros., HBO, and CNN and third-party content providers. Additionally, it also releases Max Originals that can be watched on mobile phones, laptops, smart TVs, tablets, and other streaming devices.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max by following these steps:
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- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
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The Hitcher (1986) synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
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