The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker (2023)
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.
- Released
- 2023-01-10
- Genres
- Crime, Documentary
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Colette Camden
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 from 174 votes
Cast
- Caleb 'Kai' McGillvary as Self - Viral Internet Personality
- Jessob Reisbeck as Self - KMPH News Anchor
- Brad Mulcahy as Self - Human Interest Researcher, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Lisa Samsky as Self - Reality TV Brand Manager
- Jeff Stricker as Self - Former Homicide Detective, Fresno County Sheriff's Office
- Gabriel Francisco as Self - Singer for The Redcoats
- Tony Martin as Self - Manager, Fulton 55
- Jeremy McGillvary Wolfe as Self - Kai's Cousin
- Shirley McGillvary as Self - Kai's Mom
- Bob Ellenport as Self - Friend/Neighbor of Joe Galfy
- Sandy Panman as Self - Joe's Friend
- John Holl as Self - Director of Communications
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