The Hitcher: Motion Picture Soundtrack: Title Track 'The Hitcher'

Mark Isham at some of his very best. From the rare/out of print CD soundtrack.
I do not own the rights to either the screen cap or music. They are for entertainment purposes only.

[@raedbaker777]

When you realize that a melody can be more meaningful than thousands of words...

[@plasticweapon]

@@kawashima-yoshiko har de har.

[@JayKhwaja]

In memory of Rutger Hauer (1944 - 2019) 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@ramongallegos2851]

May he Rest In Peace yo

[@desertrose1226]

I adored him.

[@tcehaus2600]

Rest In Peace John Ryder

[@joaovitorverani3402]

A great actor

[@walterdixon4573]

Am I the only one who noticed this playing under Jim Hopper's monologue in season four of Stranger Things?

[@delbermo]

such an amazing film and ending. so easily could have been a cheesy 80's horror/action flick,....its way deeper than that. It ends as you'd expect with the hero killing the villain, but the very last scene when the credits roll combined with this amazing music leaves you reflecting on what you've just witnessed.

[@hannabanana5254]

I agree.

[@ArvelDreth]

The other thing that struck me was the way Jim sort of caresses John's hair with the barrel of the shotgun. He doesn't go to shoot him to make sure he's dead, doesn't spit on his body, he doesn't even have an angry expression on his face. There's a strange sort of respect that Halsey treats Ryder with that I think adds tremendous impact to the music that plays in the credits.

[@RubyDerriere1]

Such a haunting film and soundtrack and love this video has a clip of that ending scene

[@mustardegg2]

@@ArvelDreth They were lovers.

[@Leiforp]

Thrilled to suddenly hear this in the new Stranger Things season. John Ryder lives on. Rest in peace Rutger.

[@cronos9660]

Atmosphere of isolated and beset in this movie is amazing.

[@rogerlid2118]

The very last scene and the music combined, reflects; Life will never be the same again for him.

[@loganford3921]

This was used recently in Stranger Things season 4 when Hooper was talking about his past with the Russian in the "The Nina Project episode.

[@criticalem]

A kiddie show brought you here then

[@bebopsky]

For me, the final scene, the 'horror' over, C Thomas Howell, cigarette in hand, and this cut were the icing on the cake which brought the entire movie together. Mark Isham...kudos.

[@wmcwmc8623]

R.I.P. Rutger Hauer

[@oisku10]

I miss 80s and Best movies... R. I. P. Rutger Hauer 😰😓 this music is for you 😢

[@user-ym7dv6wj9z]

RIP Rutger. Hitcher - epic!

[@gc6365]

Great tune from original movie, surprised to hear it in latest episode of Stranger Things 4 (ep 4)

[@adrianspencer2415]

RIP Rutger hauer

[@brodiekaine1045]

Also used in Stranger Things Season 4, I thought I had heard it before...such an amazing and atmospheric theme!

[@nosferatu22]

I was practically going nuts when I heard it in Stranger things at first I thought it was blade runner.. finally my memory led me here.. hitcher is amazing movie

[@anothermonday5664]

You got it too!! I was screaming at my Vizio!!

[@criticalem]

A kiddie show inspired you to be here?

[@N66511]

When finish my day and I drive over the road, I remenber in my head the end of this song of this film. Is moving.

[@bigcaruss]

I knew I've already heard this theme when I recognized it in the S4 EP5 of Stranger Things

[@brockbaby]

It's a very low key brooding soundtrack. Def sets the tone for the desolate scenery and the seemingly helpless protagonist.

[@hikikooomori]

Эти треки будто переносят в далёкие 80-е. От того, как звучат композиции, теплеет в душе. Будто бы лазурный закат с песчаной бурей соединились в единое целое, и тёплый ветер щекочет глаза.

[@lReiserl]

Хм этот трек связан с фильмом, по мне музыка о безнадежности и апокалипсисе

[@10yearsinKyrat2]

я тоже не чувствую тепла, наоборот, это именно про смерть и тлен, ничто не вечно, всё конечно и всё напрасно. говно. власть пустоты, беспросветность и безнадёжность, да. трагичная необратимость

[@joelgonzalez9248]

As soon as I heard this score in the Stranger Things S4 episode with Hopper in a Russian prison, I recognized it immediately from The Hitcher. Glad to see others in the recent comments did too.

[@10yearsinKyrat2]

это удивительно. Я рад, что эта композиция была снова использована, это заслуженно.

[@desertrose1226]

This film even after all this time is fucking scary. I love the misty desert, but it's án unnerving location indeed, imagine this scenario? Stuff of nightmares...

[@Rob-sk1im]

The Hitcher is a prime example of filmmaking perfection. Eric Red's screenplay, yet simplistic on its surface goes sideways in an operatic style, similar to the respected film "Duel." I do however believe that The Hitcher has a huge advantage. The cinematography is Oscar worthy and had this film been made twenty years later, I believe John Seale would have received far greater praise. One of my favorite films, No Country for Old Men, photographed by Roger Deakins comes to mind when seeing these rich widescreen shots of the California and Nevada desert that Mr. Seale memorialized in The Hitcher. Every shot in this film feels like I'm watching a portrait being painted with nature being its canvas. First-time viewers are fortunate here as this film was shot way before CGI found its place in cinema, corrupting the art of "waiting for the shot." The direction of this film by Robert Harmon was flawless in so many ways, which I'm understating here, but I highly suggest everyone watch this informative retrospective on The Hitcher. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnyVmpermax_eqs The performances of C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason-Leigh, Billy Green Bush, Henry Darrow AND the late and great Rutger Hauer were the attention grabber for me as a teenager. HBO had The Hitcher playing several times a week in the 80s...and 34 years later it still is playing! I had the chance to Meet C.T. Howell about seven years back and it was surreal to hear him marvel at the memories of a film that I admired to such a high degree. I could go on about this film, but for the sake of keeping my thoughts at a minimum, I'll end here. Do yourself a favor and watch The Hitcher, with the lights off, and most importantly... listen to your mom and never pick up a hitchhiker.

[@Speedyrene1963]

My alltime fave!

[@willmayer1145]

That’s a great comment, about a great film !

[@speedyspeeds]

I watched this movie for the first time just this afternoon. The cinematography and soundtrack were stunning, the ending left me speechless for a while, I sat here reflecting on everything I saw. Magnificent.

[@Speedyrene1963]

One of the best road thrillers, period.

[@freedomformen2548]

Still a great movie ! I was 12 years in 1986 and never forget the wonderfull music.

[@rogermichou8654]

i was also twelve the first time i saw this movie (1992). And the first scene was jaw droping

[@BarrySlisk]

I was 11 in 1986. I don't remember how old I was when I saw it the first time. I remember I did not understand why he put the coins over Jim's eyes and thought it was gross with the spit. Now I get that it was sort of a threat. You'll need to pay the ferryman when you are DEAD !!!! :)

[@WitchhazelTinhead]

Fun fact about this movie it begins and ends with the strike of a match also beautiful calming tune

[@thefatman69dude]

This scene is so carthetic in the film. Jim's finally free of Ryder. The film takes a beat as the credits role to let that sink in for the audience. Jim is alone but a dark figure in the desert as the sun sets, he's never going to be the same. His life was ruined by the actions of one man. A monster. And the film kind of almost suggests here Jim's lonely oath forward is void. It lets us know that Ryder's presence is almost missed in a way. Jims game of cat and mouse with him took him to the very edge where he was willing to kill himself in the desert and blow his own brains out. For Jim haulsy the world is a different place, he was forced to grow up in a way no human being ever should. He became something awful himself in order to stop Ryder. That to me is why he's just a silouhete. No other thriller out there ever takes the chance to actually reflect on everything that happened. There is no happy ending. Just an end to the madness of Ryder and his actions.

[@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon]

You can’t stop what’s coming … This time he did. I hope he moved on

[@desertrose1226]

A brilliant comment. I totally agree!

[@abdulhouser]

The theme, in my opinion, reflects Jim's future as a changed man.

[@Phantom_Of_Fury]

When you're mourning over the loss of whoever or whatever you loved. . .

[@desertrose1226]

I think about my mom a lot when I hear this… I lost her a few years ago. I remember my life as a child in the 80s and 90s and how good it was with no cares in the world. I get so wistful for those days.

[@tommykelly3133]

Anyone here because of Stranger Things season 4?;

[@petershelley4514]

this movie is haunting..like the main character in this closing scene. Crossed over into areas unknown to but a few

[@nupraptorthementalist3306]

Well said.

[@fraser_mr2009]

the movie is about a guy reaching manhood.. the years of innocence is over. why the haunting music as he stands by the cop car. it isn't uplifting music it is depressing. basically he's a cop by the end of the movie.

[@chrisdee1583]

@@fraser_mr2009 I've watched this film a thousand times,you have absolutely nailed it man, fucking nailed it.Brilliant.

[@petershelley4514]

@@fraser_mr2009 ahhahahahha....get real..facile interpretation

[@AmandaHugginkiss69]

Besides the Exorcist this was the only movie I remember ever having to turn off as a kid in the 80s. The part where he let's go of the brakes. The ending music haunted me, and I had to walk my neighborhood just dazed from what I just watched. Fantastic movie!

[@mr.eastcoast3879]

"I want you to stop me..."

[@doktorkenik4228]

I love this soundtrack and now comin from Stranger Things seasson 4

[@tchangtsung]

#RIP #JohnRyder :'(

[@szollosilaszlo3743]

This film is one of the greatest!

[@jmdnelson4891]

Just saw it. AMAZING freakin' movie, man!! This theme is otherworldly...

[@untildusk376]

Probably I will remember this melody all my life ... probably because THE MOVIE ... or just because I like it so much ... or, both ... anyway, THANK YOU!

[@forcecreator]

you're welcome!

[@zylothtv8183]

A perfect blend of Western,isolation and horror.

[@colinritchie2121]

RIP Rutger.

[@chrisgarcia1898]

Some of you guys may not know this. But for whoever has seen the new season for stranger things, there is a scene where they use this identical theme in one of the episodes.

[@1Minstrum]

8 years ago, lost the ......., lost my.... my future. The car filled with cardboard, 2 hours drive, I have the first cd that pass 'a personal compilation' this music was the fourth one I put rehearsal a it made me all the trip. This music is like the end of something that left its mark on me forever. * Yes I love this movie ;-)

[@BarrySlisk]

Simply awesome. I've always loved this movie. The mood is something else.

[@djresource717]

And 1986 movie is brilliant.

[@hallowsriddle8415]

The chemistry between both characters really sells well to an original score - this movie alone is classic in itself, I'm so happy to be born in the 80ts because the classic horror is so much outstanding rather than this shite we watch today, the music score is completely fantastic I mean who writes music like this today (come on) anyway 10/10 performance 10/10 for script writing,10/10 for every bit of film I love it (one of a kind) r.I.p

[@DarthSparhawk]

The creepiest thing for me was that as the movie progressed, the main character, toughening up to survive, started acting more and more like the Hitcher. If I was doing a sequel, I would have made him the Hitcher in the next one...

[@Raffini]

They actually did in the sequel. Terrible movie, not recommended. Sometimes it's better to leave the mystery for what it is.

[@DarthSparhawk]

I saw that the sequel is poorly rated and decided not to watch it. I am not interested in the remake either.

[@Raffini]

Yeah, I watched the remake because I was interested what Sean Bean would do with that role. He was ok, but one dimensional. The rest of the movie was mediocre at best. More or less the same script, but it completely lacked the philosophical layers that the original could be projected on. The Hitcher (1986) is one of the best examples of how subtleties can make or break your movie.

[@DarthSparhawk]

and switched the roles of the survivor which means fundamental lack of understanding of the idea. Besides, Bean is no Rutger IMO

[@Raffini]

Oh yeah, that script change was a big mistake. The whole theme of the original was about tormenting the main protagonist psychologically. Killing him off halfway through the movie didn't make any sense. Unbelievable the same director worked on it. Either he never understood the script or just didn't give a shit. Or maybe the producers thought it would be a good idea to make Sophia Bush's pretty face and tits last till the end. But if that's your idea, why not start with her as the protagonist in the first place? :/

[@seagrey75]

Amazing soundtrack for an amazing movie! RIP Rutger!

[@0ooo881]

hello song used in last season of stranger things ( scene in jail in russia when speak with the gard in jail too) not understand wht they uses this song.

[@neoasura]

One of my favorite movies growing up. This music was so somber at the end. After all of that he went through.

[@russtorn8354]

Good sad classic music! 10/10

[@the80scaveman85]

Squak!!! I watched this on that kiddy show!! I listen to this on repeat at night to sleep..... You're not from the time or place when this was happening. How old were you in 1986? Why are you doing this to me?! Come here, You're a smart kid you'll figure it out....

[@azertu2u2]

This music is so beautiful, but it's really sad.... It makes me think about a lot of things. I always saw Jon Ryder as a Vietnam vet who just went mad. He had a crazy skill set

[@devilsavenger051181]

A brilliant film and this haunting melody perfectly compliments it. Thanks for posting it.

[@leonbee1]

Stranger Things!

[@kevinmaurer7839]

What a Movie!!

[@garurumon9758]

Wow! Amazing, haunting and incredibly atmospheric tune - isn't it magical how music can change your perception of the world..

[@guidengibollito6570]

NOSTALGIA DI UN EPOCA CHE NON TORNERà MAI PIU!!!!!

[@poopooforsberg]

the torture of society against the cursed

[@Darkman2323]

Stranger things season 4 episode 5 around the 29 minute mark has this same soundtrack during its scene

[@chrisgarcia1898]

The scene where hopper and enzo are having a conversation in their jail cell!

[@Darkman2323]

@@chrisgarcia1898 yup

[@musikshane]

One of my favorites , but Why is this in stranger things season 4 episode 5 though

[@fraser_mr2009]

the ending music is so haunting

[@duchampband6498]

Stranger Things brought me here.

[@theworldaccordingtomaya]

Just watched The Hitcher last night for the 1st time before it turns 37 on the 21st of February. Really liked it, great road thriller and I love this part of the music, what it represents and really cool they used it for Stranger Things S4. For some reason, The Hitcher is one of those films I wish I could literally go back in time to the 80s, haha. But at least films serve as a window of a particular time period of sorts along with its other significant attributes. One more thing about this awesome and hauntingly beautiful music piece is the fact that it tells us that although Ryder is killed for good, Jim's life will never be the same after everything he's been through, that theme of loss of innocence and growing up too quickly coz of a harsh world the movie shows. And the cast, wow. I like C. Thomas Howell, a very good serious role for him, and the late and great Rutger Hauer as Ryder, menacing with an ice cold glance. And this ending shot, beautiful and compelling.

[@simonmessenger7217]

The whole OST for this film is a major nostalgia trigger for me!

[@raymondthebrotherofperryma1403]

The scariest aspect to this movie is you can't comfort yourself by reassuring yourself that it can't happen.

[@canyoubelievethis220]

Loved the movie and the ending, but mostly the music at the end(ing). Awesome and well put together. Although the CD is not anywhere to be found, it is so much appreciated that you are able to allow us to enjoy this breathtaking song from this awesome movie.

[@svobodnyfreevolny4347]

RUTGER HAUER (*) RIP

[@mshayashi]

Amazing movie...

[@GoldenGateNum9]

*Amazing soundtrack, The Hitcher is like a cross between Terminator 1 & Steven Spielberg's* *Duel. Really not interested in watching the remake.*

[@JayKhwaja]

Remake is BULLSHIT anyway

[@Colspex]

Stranger Things Season 4 - Episode 5 brought me here! Holy smoke this tune is good!

[@criticalem]

A Netflix series brought you here? I feel sorry for your generation.

[@desertrose1226]

@@criticalem come on man, Stranger Things is actually good! I’m an 80s baby and I love it. It’s actually one of the better shows of today (I do think most are Shite but then I hated Friends in the 90s, Buffy and all that rubbish)

[@djresource717]

2006-2012 total hell,, recovered now,, much better,my he motto of this film,,be careful who you trust.

[@darrenpat182]

definitely, the empathy I have right now for you is strong. Love you fellow survivor.

[@ryancheney6841]

This movie actually scared me for being what is was, no movie except this, Exorcist, and Sinister(1/2) actually scared me out there except these 4 films. . . I love all of them.

[@facetina]

Perfection.

[@aabac8398]

Powerful !

[@javivera9430]

80s

[@kukusyatko1935]

Музыка , композитор ,он пережил .Что соченил! Это шедевр !

[@russtorn8354]

Душевно!

[@scarychannel4204]

И фильм отличный получился

[@Smyth47466]

Марк Ишам еще жив вообще-то

[@Gabensy]

EPIC

[@otkroytaynu]

Эта музыка проникает в подсознание,просто безподобна...

[@kukusyatko1935]

Душевно.

[@scarychannel4204]

Нашел после просмотра попутчика

[@EZRA_ENTRENA_EL_BUMBUM]

один из моих самых любимых треков всех времен. не знаю в чем секрет этой композиции, но я не устаю от нее спустя уже много лет прослушивания и ощущения от трека остаются прежними год за годом

[@tradedept.9084]

Thank You for the music! All the best from Romania!

[@jasonsantos3037]

It's really good music

[@alanilling3959]

Thank you brilliant..

[@djresource717]

Amazing soundtrack

[@10yearsinKyrat2]

Thank you for uploading this track

[@forcecreator]

You're welcome. :)

[@arisemerryglad4252]

Stranger things moment

[@rockbottom8046]

This was a good movie and ending. I love dark movies like this cause i can relate to it. I even understood why the villian wanted him to end his life

[@RameenFallschirmjager]

melancholic

[@jrunberg]

The best score of this flick is after Howell spits in Hauer's face and they are about to transport him to another facility...its haunting

[@jiggerman1000]

...Thank You...! Jig

[@joelgonzalez9248]

Damm the feels from this music. Alone in the desert, just killed a psychopath after days of torment, trying to make sense of it all smoking a cigarette.

[@djresource717]

Hanging around with Barry amey and Tilly avriam as like being I the hitcher....never again,,it took me 5 years to recover .....fine now,,working getting on with my life.

[@scarychannel4204]

Фильм супер, музыка гениальная

[@killermanjaro9547]

They used this piece in stranger things season 4

[@marekjaromin9729]

Mroczne i niesamowicie piękne

[@guidengibollito6570]

NOSTALGIA '90S

[@starwarsunfiltered7848]

The Hitcher came out in 1986.

[@M.E.N.N.E.M.]

Super❤

[@guidengibollito595]

LA LUNGA STRADA DELLA PAURA 1986

[@JayKhwaja]

Haunting & Terrifying Finale, makes you wonder if Jim was going to end up being like the Hitcher himself after giving him the permission to Execute him???

[@ricamanga]

Que trilha sonora perfeita… #amazing

[@djresource717]

The horrors of Barry amey -hollie baker is over thanks to this track.

[@jasonmaclean719]

Only makes sense the same guy scored Point Break in '91

[@tonyweir4827]

i love the music in hitcher 1986 does anyone know what the music was at the beginning of film the intro music..

[@akamartzk]

tony weir You can search in KZbin "The hitcher Soundtrack" here find all songs of the movie.

[@djresource717]

ok now much better.