How long is The Hitcher (1986)?

The Hitcher (1986) is 1 hr 37 min long.

Who is John Ryder in The Hitcher (1986)?

Rutger Hauer plays John Ryder in the film.

What is The Hitcher (1986) about?

While transporting a car from Chicago to San Diego, Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) picks up a hitchhiker named John Ryder (Rutger Hauer), who claims to be a serial killer. After a daring escape, Jim hopes to never see Ryder again. But when he witnesses the hitchhiker murdering an entire family, Jim pursues Ryder with the help of truck-stop waitress Nash (Jennifer Jason Leigh), pitting the rivals against each other in a deadly series of car chases and brutal murders.

The Hitcher (1986)

Name: The Hitcher (1986)
Duration: 97
Rating: 74

R 1 hr 37 min

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How long is The Hitcher (1986)?: The Hitcher (1986) is 1 hr 37 min long.

Who directed The Hitcher (1986)?: Robert Harmon

Who is John Ryder in The Hitcher (1986)?: Rutger Hauer plays John Ryder in the film.

What is The Hitcher (1986) about?: While transporting a car from Chicago to San Diego, Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) picks up a hitchhiker named John Ryder (Rutger Hauer), who claims to be a serial killer. After a daring escape, Jim hopes to never see Ryder again. But when he witnesses the hitchhiker murdering an entire family, Jim pursues Ryder with the help of truck-stop waitress Nash (Jennifer Jason Leigh), pitting the rivals against each other in a deadly series of car chases and brutal murders.