The Hitcher (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Hitcher is a 2007 action thriller directed by Dave Meyers, starring Zachary Knighton, Sophia Bush and Sean Bean. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $25.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Dave Meyers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rogue Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hitcher About?
The premise of The Hitcher without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young couple's cross-country road trip takes a terrifying turn when they offer a ride to a mysterious hitchhiker. He quickly reveals himself to be a ruthless killer, turning their journey into a desperate fight for survival. As they attempt to escape his deadly game, the couple must confront their own fears and question their sanity in a harrowing test of endurance.
The Hitcher Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- college student
- psychopath
- on the road
- serial killer
- police station
- new mexico
- murder
- hitchhiker
- shot to death
- car crash
- shotgun
- road trip
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- murder of a police officer
- diner
- death of boyfriend
- car accident
- arrest
- truck
- truck stop
- shot in the head
- hitchhiking
- car chase
- blood splatter
- body torn in half
- police car
- day
- sadism
- sadist
- revenge
- rain
- violence
- manhunt
- showdown
- desert
- sociopath
- exploding car
- threatened with a knife
- stabbed in the chest
- shot in the leg
- shot in the chest
- heroine
- helicopter crash
- held at gunpoint
- cell phone
- muscle car
- state trooper
- shot in the forehead
- restroom
- jail
- handcuffs
The Hitcher Cast
Zachary Knighton leads the cast, with Sophia Bush and Sean Bean. Directed by Dave Meyers.
- Director Dave Meyers
More from Dave Meyers
More films directed by Dave Meyers, best-rated first: This Is Me…Now: A Love Story, This Is Me…Now, The Keys of Christmas and Foolish.
The Hitcher Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hitcher 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 59% User score
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The Hitcher Plot Summary
What happens in The Hitcher from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jim, a young college student played by Zachary Knighton, is excitedly preparing for a Spring Break getaway with his girlfriend, Grace, portrayed by Sophia Bush. They hit the highway in Jim’s sleek Oldsmobile 442, destined for Lake Havasu. However, their journey takes a dark turn as they navigate through a torrential rainstorm in New Mexico. While Jim steals affectionate glances at Grace, his momentary distraction leads to a near-accident with a man standing in the middle of the road. Feeling guilty for almost hitting the man, Jim decides to offer him a ride despite Grace’s adamant protests.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hitcher, scene by scene
The Hitcher Box Office
The Hitcher grossed $25.4 million worldwide. $16.5 million came from the US and Canada and $8.9 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$25.4M
- US & Canada
- $16.5M
- International
- $8.9M
The Hitcher Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Hitcher (2007) - Official Trailer [HD]
How Well Do You Know The Hitcher?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What does Jim drive on his Spring Break trip?
Cars in The Hitcher
32 cars on screen, including the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 and the 1998 Dodge Ram.
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1970 Oldsmobile 442 Main role -
1998 Dodge Ram Important role -
1992 Ford Club Wagon Important role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
The Hitcher Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Otostopçu” and “搭车人2007”.
- Also known as
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- Otostopçu
- 搭车人2007
- 不要与陌生人同行
- Carretera al infierno (The Hitcher)
- Országúti ámokfutó
- Carretera al Infierno
- A Morte Pede Carona
- 搭车人
- Попутчик
- Stopař
- Autostopowicz
- Boleia Mortal
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- Попутник
- הטרמפיסט
- 힛쳐
- Liftari
- 幽靈終結者2007
- ヒッチャー
- คนนรกโหดข้างทาง
- Pakeleivis, თანამგზავრი
- Carretera a l’infern
- Stopár
- Стопаджията
- Autostopistul
- 幽靈終結者 2007
- Autostoper
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The Hitcher FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Hitcher, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hitcher?
The Hitcher runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Hitcher released?
The Hitcher was released on January 19, 2007.
Who directed The Hitcher?
The Hitcher was directed by Dave Meyers.
More films by Dave Meyers Who is in the cast of The Hitcher?
The Hitcher stars Zachary Knighton, Sophia Bush and Sean Bean.
How much did The Hitcher make at the box office?
The Hitcher grossed $25.4 million worldwide ($16.5 million domestic, $8.9 million international).
How is The Hitcher rated?
The Hitcher has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 28 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does The Hitcher have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hitcher has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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