The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker(2023)
The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Synopsis
After Kai saves a woman's life, he turns into an overnight hero and viral sensation — until disturbing truths about his erratic behavior come to light. This shocking documentary chronicles a happy-go-lucky nomad's ascent to viral stardom and the resulting steep downward spiral.
The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023) is a crime and documentary film directed by Colette Camden, released on January 10, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary, Jessob Reisbeck, Brad Mulcahy and Lisa Samsky. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- Colette Camden
- Writers:
- Colette Camden
- Producers:
- Suzanne Mitchell
- Production:
- RAW
- Status:
- Released
The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker before you stream it.
The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary
as Self - Viral Internet Personality
- Jessob Reisbeck
Jessob Reisbeck
as Self - KMPH News Anchor
- Brad Mulcahy
Brad Mulcahy
as Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Lisa Samsky
Lisa Samsky
as Self - Reality TV Brand Manager
- Jeff Stricker
Jeff Stricker
as Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
- Gabriel Francisco
Gabriel Francisco
as Self - Singer for The Redcoats
- Tony Martin
Tony Martin
as Self - Manager, Fulton 55
- Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe
Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe
as Self - Kai's Cousin
- Shirley McGillvary
Shirley McGillvary
as Self - Kai's Mom
- Bob Ellenport
Bob Ellenport
as Self - Friend/Neighbor of Joe Galfy
- Sandy Panman
Sandy Panman
as Self - Joe's Friend
- John Holl
John Holl
as Self - Director of Communications
Key crew
Directed by Colette Camden, written by Colette Camden, produced by Suzanne Mitchell.
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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 169 ratings.
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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker online?
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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker?
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The main cast of The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023) includes Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary, Jessob Reisbeck, Brad Mulcahy, Lisa Samsky and Jeff Stricker. The film was directed by Colette Camden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker released?
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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker was released on January 10, 2023 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker worth watching?
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The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 169 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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