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.
The Hitcher
“Never pick up strangers.”
Overview
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.
Director
Dave Meyers
Budget
10.0M
Revenue
25.4M
Status
Released
Production
Intrepid Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Focus Features, Rogue Pictures
Cast
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
Kurt E. Soderling
Helicopter Co-Pilot
Jesse De Luna
Officer #1
Kurt Bryant
Paramedic (uncredited)
George McLain
Officer George (uncredited)
Isaac Rodriguez
N.M. State Trooper (uncredited)
