The Thicket

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The Thicket

R

2024

1h 48m

Western

Crime

Drama

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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When fierce bounty hunter Reginald Jones (Peter Dinklage) is recruited by a desperate man to track down a ruthless killer known only as Cutthroat Bill (Juliette Lewis), he rallies a band of unlikely heroes including a grave-digging ex-slave and a street-smart woman-for-hire. Together they embark on a perilous quest to track down Cutthroat Bill that leads them into the deadly "no-man's-land" known as...The Thicket.

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Critics Consensus

A bleak, handsomely mounted Western, The Thicket overcomes a few familiar genre beats with a gritty story, immersive frontier visuals, and a scene-stealing performance from Juliette Lewis.

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Catherine Bray

Guardian

Apr 16, 2025

3/5

It’s probably somewhat too stately. But it is an odd, mostly compelling yarn, and acted with gusto and shot with real physical commitment to the wide open spaces and raw chill of the elements.

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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

Sep 6, 2024

The Thicket is an awful story, in a great way.

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Rex Reed

Observer

Sep 6, 2024

2/4

Juliette Lewis steals the show in a bleak, action-heavy Western that lacks the depth to match its gritty visuals.

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Joshua Ryan

Sunshine State Cineplex

Jul 19, 2025

7/10

The movie constantly asks, “Are the good guys really all that good?” Again, this isn’t necessarily an original concept for the Western genre, but director Elliott Lester handles the idea with grace and delicacy that make the question feel genuine.

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Christian Jones

Starburst

May 21, 2025

4/5

It’s a thought-provoking meditation on survival and integrity in a world teetering on the edge of collapse.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Apr 10, 2025

8/10

Fans of the rough, gritty end of the American western will have a ball with The Thicket.

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justin b

Sep 20, 2024

I will say, the trailer made the film seem like it would have more high octane action, but whats in the trailer in terms of action is in the movie and nothing more. But, the writing, acting and cinematography made up for it. My wife and I really enjoyed the film, so much I actually want to read the book now.

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Erin

Sep 9, 2024

It was a really good movie. It had a really good plot and storyline.The actors and actresses did an excellent job.

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Joseph S

Sep 7, 2024

So fantastic. Dinklage is awesome, of course, but not even the best part. Levon Hawke is a revelation.

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Victor L

Sep 6, 2024

Not sure why theres a lack of promotion for this movie. I didnt even know it was coming out. I saw it tonight and Im glad I did because its an exceptional film. The whole cast did great. Peter Dink stood out and really nailed this roll.

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Keith B

@KAB73 2 days ago

Very entertaining. Lewis is a believable villain and Dinklage portrays an unwilling hero.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch 3 days ago

The Thicket is a film I thought was genuinely awful. It never resonated with me in the way I expected, and it failed to capitalize on the potential it seemed to have. The screenplay felt lackluster, and I struggled to understand what was supposed to be the definitive story. Nothing really connected for me in terms of story building, character development, or screenplay structure. One of the biggest problems was the casting. I thought there were several questionable casting choices, and some of the actors felt like they were being used simply because they were recognizable Hollywood names. Unfortunately, bigger names do not automatically make a movie better, and I felt like some choices actually brought the film down. The Thicket was not something I enjoyed, and it is definitely not a movie I would revisit or rewatch. I also cannot recommend it. The story never came together, the casting did not work, and the execution left me disappointed. I honestly hated the experience.

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Synopsis

When fierce bounty hunter Reginald Jones (Peter Dinklage) is recruited by a desperate man to track down a ruthless killer known only as Cutthroat Bill (Juliette Lewis), he rallies a band of unlikely heroes including a grave-digging ex-slave and a street-smart woman-for-hire. Together they embark on a perilous quest to track down Cutthroat Bill that leads them into the deadly "no-man's-land" known as...The Thicket.

Director: Elliott Lester
Producer: Peter Dinklage, Michael Frislev, Shannon Gaulding, David Ginsberg, Andre L III, Elliott Lester, Gianni Nunnari, Brian O'Shea, Chad Oakes, Caddy Vanasirikul
Screenwriter: Chris Kelley
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Tubi Films, Estuary Films, The Exchange, Orogen Entertainment, Nomadic Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Western, Crime, Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 6, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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