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The Hitcher (2007)

January 19, 2007 (US) Crime, Horror, Thriller • 84m

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

Top Billed

Sean Bean

Keywords

Top Billed Cast

Sean Bean
Sean Bean

John Ryder

Sophia Bush
Sophia Bush

Grace Andrews

Neal McDonough
Neal McDonough

Lieutenant Esteridge

Kyle Davis
Kyle Davis

Store Clerk

Danny Bolero
Danny Bolero

Officer Edwards

Skip O'Brien
Skip O'Brien

Harlan Bremmer Sr.

Travis Schuldt
Travis Schuldt

Harlan Bremmer Jr.

Kurt Grossi
Kurt Grossi

Officer Franklin

Joe Self
Joe Self

Transport Guard #1 (as Joseph Michael Self)

Michael J. Fisher
Michael J. Fisher

Transport Guard #2

Brad Robinson
Brad Robinson

Correctional Officer

Dick Hancock
Dick Hancock

Ryder's Guard

Lance Strumpf
Lance Strumpf

Helicopter Pilot

Kurt E. Soderling
Kurt E. Soderling

Helicopter Co-Pilot

Kurt Bryant
Kurt Bryant

Paramedic (uncredited)

George McLain
George McLain

Officer George (uncredited)

Isaac Rodriguez
Isaac Rodriguez

N.M. State Trooper (uncredited)

Crew
Eric Red
Eric Red

Screenplay

James Hawkinson
James Hawkinson

Director of Photography

Kurt Bryant
Kurt Bryant

Stunt Coordinator

Eric Bernt
Eric Bernt

Screenplay

Matthew Cohan
Matthew Cohan

Associate Producer

David Lazan
David Lazan

Production Design

Randy Huke
Randy Huke

Set Decoration

Rob Simons
Rob Simons

Art Direction

Leeann Radeka
Leeann Radeka

Costume Design

Howard Berger
Howard Berger

Makeup Designer

Greg Nicotero
Greg Nicotero

Makeup Designer

Carla Palmer
Carla Palmer

Makeup Department Head

Kelly Nelson
Kelly Nelson

Hair Department Head

Alma Kuttruff
Alma Kuttruff

Unit Production Manager

Jane Nerlinger Evans
Jane Nerlinger Evans

Executive In Charge Of Production

Phil Hardage
Phil Hardage

First Assistant Director

Dave McMoyler
Dave McMoyler

Supervising Sound Editor

Steve Bartkowicz
Steve Bartkowicz

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Kelly Oxford
Kelly Oxford

Supervising Sound Editor

Christian P. Minkler
Christian P. Minkler

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Unsun Song
Unsun Song

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Alan Rankin
Alan Rankin

Sound Designer

Jon Taylor
Jon Taylor

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

John Dixon
John Dixon

Utility Stunts

Jason Gray
Jason Gray

Utility Stunts

Tom Harper
Tom Harper

Stunt Driver

Sammy Maloof
Sammy Maloof

Utility Stunts

Tommy J. Huff
Tommy J. Huff

Stunt Driver

Van Redin
Van Redin

Still Photographer

JoJo Villanueva
JoJo Villanueva

Music Supervisor

Gina Grande
Gina Grande

Script Supervisor

Steve Jablonsky
Steve Jablonsky

Original Music Composer

Kelly Port
Kelly Port

Visual Effects Supervisor

Eric Red
Eric Red

Original Film Writer

Kathie Tull
Kathie Tull

Second Assistant Director

Troy Breeding
Troy Breeding

Makeup Artist

John D. Milinac
John D. Milinac

Special Effects Coordinator

Kurt E. Soderling
Kurt E. Soderling

Aerial Director of Photography

Gary Jay
Gary Jay

"A" Camera Operator

Gary Hatfield
Gary Hatfield

"B" Camera Operator



Reviews

Wuchak

⭐ 7/10

December 19, 2025

**_Thrilling desert road flick improves upon the original_**

This takes the template of the original movie from the mid-80s, augments the character of Nash by turning her into the protagonist’s girlfriend, Grace (Sophia Bush), makes the villain more believable (Sean Bean), effectively clarifies things without going overboard and has a way more satisfying climax. It also cuts out the fat for a welcome streamlined experience.

It’s different e… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$25,400,000

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