The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
2023 · Movie · R · 87 min · ★ 6.2
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.
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-01-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (158 votes)
Themes
- california
- sensation
- hitchhiker
- hatchet
- true crime
- homeless man
- social media
- zero to hero
- shocking
- nomad
- meme
- downward spiral
- +4 more
Cast & crew
Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary
as Self - Viral Internet Personality
- JR
Jessob Reisbeck
as Self - KMPH News Anchor
- BM
Brad Mulcahy
as Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- LS
Lisa Samsky
as Self - Reality TV Brand Manager
- JS
Jeff Stricker
as Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
- GF
Gabriel Francisco
as Self - Singer for The Redcoats
- TM
Tony Martin
as Self - Manager, Fulton 55
- JW
Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe
as Self - Kai's Cousin
- SM
Shirley McGillvary
as Self - Kai's Mom
- BE
Bob Ellenport
as Self - Friend/Neighbor of Joe Galfy
Directed by Colette Camden