The Hitch-Hiker (1953) is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film that follows roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it. Currently, you can watch The Hitch-Hiker on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 210 votes. Fans of thriller movies may also want to explore similar titles below.