Hitch Hike to Hell (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1977, Hitch Hike to Hell is a crime and mystery film directed by Irvin Berwick, running about 88 minutes. “There is no such thing as a free ride!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Howard is mild-mannered and slightly simple-minded, with a habit of picking up teenage hitchhikers while driving his delivery routes. Sometimes the girls admit to being runaways, and if they claim to hate their mothers it drives Howard into a violent frenzy; his sister ran away from home years ago and was never heard from again, causing his desperate, addled mother to tighten her hold on him. Howard never remembers raping his victims or strangling them with wire coat hangers, though his boss does notice missed deliveries and late arrivals.
Who’s in it. Hitch Hike to Hell stars Robert Gribbin as Howard Martin, Russell Johnson as Captain J.W. Shaw, Randy Echols as Lt. Davis and Dorothy Bennett as Mrs. Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Hitch Hike to Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitch Hike to Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitch Hike to Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitch Hike to Hell (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hitch Hike to Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hitch Hike to Hell worth watching?
- Hitch Hike to Hell holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitch Hike to Hell?
- Hitch Hike to Hell stars Robert Gribbin, Russell Johnson, Randy Echols, Dorothy Bennett and Dorothy Bennett.