The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
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2023 · Movie · 1h 27m · R
The read
Critics rate it 30 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 76% of the 1,781 2020s crime movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 27m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Critics rate it 30 points higher than audiences do.
171 audience votes
Key crew
- Colette CamdenWriter
- Colette CamdenDirector
Cast
- Caleb 'Kai' McGillvarySelf - Viral Internet Personality
- Jessob ReisbeckSelf - KMPH News Anchor
- Brad MulcahySelf - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Lisa SamskySelf - Reality TV Brand Manager
- Jeff StrickerSelf - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
- Gabriel FranciscoSelf - Singer for The Redcoats
- Tony MartinSelf - Manager, Fulton 55
- Jeremy McGillvary WolfeSelf - Kai's Cousin
- Shirley McGillvarySelf - Kai's Mom
- Bob EllenportSelf - Friend/Neighbor of Joe Galfy
- Sandy PanmanSelf - Joe's Friend
- John HollSelf - Director of Communications
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Themes
californiasensationhitchhikerhatchettrue crimehomeless mansocial mediazero to heroshockingnomadmemedownward spiral