Hitchhike! (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1974, Hitchhike! is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Gordon Hessler, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A Los Angeles woman, on her way to visit her sister in San Fransisco, picks up a hitchhiker who has just killed his stepmother. Charmed by him, she fails to notice his strange behavior until it is too late.
Who’s in it. Hitchhike! stars Cloris Leachman as Claire Stevens, Michael Brandon as Keith Miles, Henry Darrow as Gardner and Cameron Mitchell as Hadley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Hitchhike! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitchhike! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitchhike! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitchhike! (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hitchhike! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hitchhike! worth watching?
- Hitchhike! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hitchhike!?
- Hitchhike! stars Cloris Leachman, Michael Brandon, Henry Darrow, Cameron Mitchell and Sherry Jackson.
- When was Hitchhike! released?
- Hitchhike! was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.