Movie

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

★ 6.2(162)20231h 27m

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Colette Camden
Release date: 2023-01-10
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RAW

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker — trailer

About The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker

The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker is a 2023 movie in the Crime and Documentary genres, directed by Colette Camden, starring Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary, Jessob Reisbeck and Brad Mulcahy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 162 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary

Self - Viral Internet Personality

Jessob Reisbeck

Self - KMPH News Anchor

Brad Mulcahy

Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Lisa Samsky

Self - Reality TV Brand Manager

Jeff Stricker

Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office

Gabriel Francisco

Self - Singer for The Redcoats

Tony Martin

Self - Manager, Fulton 55

Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe

Self - Kai's Cousin

Shirley McGillvary

Self - Kai's Mom

Bob Ellenport

Self - Friend/Neighbor of Joe Galfy

Sandy Panman

Self - Joe's Friend

John Holl

Self - Director of Communications

Themes & keywords

californiasensationhitchhikerhatchettrue crimehomeless mansocial mediazero to heroshockingnomadmemedownward spiralheroic deedunpredictableviral phenomenon