Movie

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker

“They hitched their way to death!”

★ 6.7(6)19791h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Ted Post
Release date: 1979-09-21
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Shpetner Company

About Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker is a 1979 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Ted Post, starring Dick Van Patten, Katherine Helmond and James Carroll Jordan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A rebellious 17-year-old girl ignores parental advice and joins her friends as a beach-bound regular on the local hitchhiking circuit, being picked up, ultimately, by a homicidal maniac.

Cast

Dick Van Patten

Herb Thurston

Katherine Helmond

Elaine Thurston

James Carroll Jordan

Ron Leland

Katy Kurtzman

Trish Thurston

Christopher Knight

Nick

Brad David

Wayne

Charlene Tilton

Julie Thurston

Karlene Crockett

Dana

Dominique Dunne

Cathy Robinson

Shelly Batt

Francine

Alain Patrick

Claude

Richard Sanders

Mr. Fogarty

Themes & keywords

californiakidnappinghitchhikingteenage protagonistcautionary talestranger danger

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker in Belgium?+

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker on Netflix?+

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker?+

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker?+

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker stars Dick Van Patten, Katherine Helmond, James Carroll Jordan, Katy Kurtzman and Christopher Knight.

When did Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker come out?+

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker is a 1979 movie directed by Ted Post.

What genre is Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker?+

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker?+

Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker was directed by Ted Post.