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The Hitcher

The Hitcher

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 19, 2007

Runtime

1h 24m

Genres

Crime, Horror, Thriller

User Score

59%

Original Title

The Hitcher

Production Companies

Intrepid Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Focus Features, Rogue Pictures

Director

Dave Meyers

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$25,400,000

Description

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.