The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting (2003): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting is a 2003 action thriller directed by Louis Morneau, starring C. Thomas Howell as Jim Halsey, Stephen Hair and Darcy Dunlop. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Louis Morneau
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting About?
The premise of The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sadistic serial killer terrorizes a couple driving on a rural highway in Texas while killing numerous people and framing them for his killings.
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- serial killer
- psychopath
- psychopathic killer
- shootout
- villain
- heroine
- arrest
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- fear
- manipulation
- murder suspect
- texas
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- semi truck
- revenge
- violence
- showdown
- framed for murder
- murder of a police officer
- death of boyfriend
- mind game
- hitchhiker
- second part
- on the road
- sequel
- light airplane
- paranoia
- death
- shot to death
- shot in the chest
- airplane crashes into a truck
- cutting off one's own finger
- dog carries a severed hand
- female airplane pilot
- weeping woman
- state trooper
- trading post
- rescue
- road trip
- rampage
- child kidnapping
- police van
- exploding truck
- severed finger
- traumatic past
- exploding body
- returning character killed off
- barn
- shotgun
- truck
- tomahawk
Where to Watch The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting Cast & Characters
C. Thomas Howell leads the cast as Jim Halsey, with Stephen Hair as Captain Esteridge and Darcy Dunlop as Bonnie Esteridge. Directed by Louis Morneau; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Louis Morneau
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C. Thomas Howell as Jim Halsey - Stephen Hair as Captain Esteridge
- Darcy Dunlop as Bonnie Esteridge
- Kari Wuhrer as Maggie
Also Starring in The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting
· 11 more- Jake Busey Jack
- Steve Railsback Deputy Jessup (uncredited)
- Duncan Fraser Buick Man
- Tom Carey Deputy
- Shaun Johnston Sheriff Castillo
- Valerie Planche Cashier
- Doug MacLeod Sheriff Walters
- Marty Antonini Semi-Truck Driver
- Janne Mortil Sergeant Kibble
- Stephen Strachan Deputy Lyle
- Brett Manyluk Deputy
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting Plot Summary
What happens in The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fifteen years after The Hitcher, Jim Halsey, C. Thomas Howell now works as a police officer. He has recently been suspended for using excessive force on a kidnapping suspect, and decides to visit retired Captain Esteridge, Stephen Hair in Texas to talk about his lingering mental issues. Jim’s girlfriend, Maggie, Kari Wuhrer, who runs a crop-dusting business, is unaware of Jim’s past and pleads to come along.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting, scene by scene
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer C. Thomas Howell - The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting (2003) - Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting?
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
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Which actor portrays former police officer Jim Halsey?
Cars in The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting
19 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1986 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
2000 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
2001 Chevrolet Suburban Important role
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Hitcher Returns - Die Rückkehr des Highwaykillers” and “Čekal jsem”.
- Also known as
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- Hitcher Returns - Die Rückkehr des Highwaykillers
- Čekal jsem
- A Morte Pede Carona 2
- El Caminante 2da parte: Te he estado esperando
- Hitcher Returns
- The Hitcher II: Ti stavo aspettando...
- Carretera al infierno II
- Hitcher II : Retour en enfer
- Az országút fantomja 2.
- הטרמפיסט 2
- Попутчик 2
- Stopař II: Čekám...
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- 搭车人2：我在等你来
- 힛쳐 2
- L'Auto-stoppeur II
- Liftari II
- Otostopçu: Gizemli Yolcu...
- Autostoper 2: Povratak
- Попутник 2: Я чекав
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The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting?
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting released?
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting was released on July 15, 2003.
Who directed The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting?
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting was directed by Louis Morneau.
More films by Louis Morneau Who is in the cast of The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting?
The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting stars C. Thomas Howell as Jim Halsey, Stephen Hair as Captain Esteridge and Darcy Dunlop as Bonnie Esteridge, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting?
In the US, The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hitcher II: I’ve Been Waiting has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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