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The Hitchhikers (1972)

1972 • 1h 32m • Drama, Action • R
On October 4, 2026
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GenerationofSwine on The Hitchhikers

10/10 · Jan 12, 2023

I usually rate movies with a simple thumbs up or thumbs down, assigning either a top score or the lowest possible mark—anything in between feels too contrived for someone who’s comfortable calling out bad films, appreciating guilty pleasures, or critiquing something flawed that I still enjoyed. But certain movies warrant a perfect rating, simply because they deliver precisely what they promise, regardless of quality. This film is one of those. It's full of nudity, scantily clad women, and hippies—and the marketing doesn’t mislead you. The storyline confirms that there’s nothing profound to be found beyond the presence of nudity, scantily clad women, and hippies. If you anticipated something more substantial than nudity, scantily clad women, and hippies, then either your expectations were way off or you were trying to trick yourself into feeling less guilty about watching a movie that's essentially just about nudity, scantily clad women, and hippies. However, it does have some genuinely funny moments that will elicit laughter, and the soundtrack is surprisingly good—unexpected elements in a film so focused on nudity, scantily clad women, and hippies. A few of the performers demonstrate decent comedic timing, and some can even deliver their lines convincingly... which is remarkable considering the movie’s limited scope. What elevates it further is that this was a drive-in exploitation movie from an era when those kinds of films were common at places like that. It's incredibly amusing to think about projecting a huge film centered around nudity, scantily clad women, and hippies onto a large screen for anyone passing by to see. I miss that America—the one free from excessive moralizing. The America where you might drive past a drive-in just to catch a glimpse of giant breasts bouncing on an enormous screen somewhere in the heartland. So, if you’re looking for nudity, scantily clad women, hippies, and the vibe of a 1970s drive-in exploitation film, this is among the better options available.

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