Hikers (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1997, Hikers is a drama and romance film directed by Philippe Harel, running about 95 minutes. “Smile, it may not last!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A quartet of Parisians embark upon a guided hike in Corsica and end up working through the sometimes comical chaos of their individual lives while becoming lost and contending with such obstacles as bad weather and aching bodies. Both of the female hikers are seeking love, though one of them is involved with their married guide and tries to push him into getting a divorce. The other, a former actress, simply wants the perfect mate. Neither of the two male hikers, one who is involved with an Australian and the other is in love with making money, qualify for her affections.
Who’s in it. Hikers stars Benoît Poelvoorde as Éric Jacquemart, Vincent Elbaz as Mathieu Lacaze, Karin Viard as Coralie and Géraldine Pailhas as Nadine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hikers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hikers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hikers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hikers (1997)?
- In CA, Hikers is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hikers worth watching?
- Hikers holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hikers?
- Hikers stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Vincent Elbaz, Karin Viard, Géraldine Pailhas and Philippe Harel.
- When was Hikers released?
- Hikers was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.