Is The Hitch-Hiker scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Hitch-Hiker for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The Hitch-Hiker in the US?

The Hitch-Hiker streams on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 15 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Hitch-Hiker?

The Hitch-Hiker runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Is The Hitch-Hiker suitable for kids?

The Hitch-Hiker is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19531h 11mThriller / Crime / Drama

The Hitch-Hiker

Name: The Hitch-Hiker
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1953-03-30
Duration: 71 min

Who'll be his next victim... YOU?

Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it.

TMDB audience score

Based on 213 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Hitch-Hiker at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 11m

At 1h 11m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and drama.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 18 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 15 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 213 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Hitch-Hiker tonight

It is a short one: 1h 11m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 213 votes.

How scary is The Hitch-Hiker?

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Questions about The Hitch-Hiker

Is The Hitch-Hiker scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Hitch-Hiker for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The Hitch-Hiker in the US?: The Hitch-Hiker streams on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more, is free on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 15 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Hitch-Hiker?: The Hitch-Hiker runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
Is The Hitch-Hiker suitable for kids?: The Hitch-Hiker is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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