The Hitcher

1h 38m · 1986 · Directed by Robert Harmon · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Hitcher (1986) runs 1h 38m, directed by Robert Harmon. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Horror, Thriller, Action

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.