The Hitcher
“Never pick up strangers.”
Synopsis
While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchhiker. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim successfully throws him out of the car. This sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.
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Top Cast
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Sean Bean
John Ryder
Sophia Bush
Grace Andrews
Zachary Knighton
Jim Halsey
Neal McDonough
Lieutenant Esteridge
Kyle Davis
Store Clerk
Danny Bolero
Officer Edwards
Jeffrey Hutchinson
Young Father
Skip O'Brien
Harlan Bremmer Sr.
Travis Schuldt
Harlan Bremmer Jr.
Yara Martinez
Beth
Lauren Cohn
Marlene
Kurt Grossi
Officer Franklin
Damon Carney
Negotiator
Joe Self
Transport Guard #1 (as Joseph Michael Self)
Michael J. Fisher
Transport Guard #2
Brad Robinson
Correctional Officer
Dick Hancock
Ryder's Guard
Lance Strumpf
Helicopter Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.54x
+$15.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Meyers
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Red, Eric Bernt, Jake Wade Wall
- Original Score
- Steve Jablonsky
- Original Title
- The Hitcher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.4M
- Production Studios
- Intrepid Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Rogue Pictures, Focus Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Meyers
Eric Red, Eric Bernt, Jake Wade Wall
Steve Jablonsky
James Hawkinson, Kurt E. Soderling
Jim May
Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, Michael Bay, Charles R. Meeker, Alfred Haber
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Meyers
Director
Eric Red
Screenplay
Brad Fuller
Producer
James Hawkinson
Director of Photography
Andrew Form
Producer
Jim May
Editor
Michael Bay
Producer
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Charles R. Meeker
Producer
Eric Bernt
Screenplay
David Lazan
Production Design
Alfred Haber
Producer
Leeann Radeka
Costume Design
Steve Jablonsky
Original Music Composer
Jake Wade Wall
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hitcher
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What is The Hitcher about?
While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchhiker. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim successfully throws him out of the car. This sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.
Who directed The Hitcher?
The Hitcher was directed by Dave Meyers.
Who stars in The Hitcher?
The principal cast of The Hitcher includes Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough, Kyle Davis.
When was The Hitcher released and how long is it?
The Hitcher was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Hitcher?
The Hitcher had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $25.4M at the worldwide box office (2.54 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Hitcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hitcher was composed by Steve Jablonsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hitcher?
The Hitcher holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).