The Thicket
Directed by Elliott LesterWhen 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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The Thicket Ratings & Reviews
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025My wife had really enjoyed the novel and had been looking forward to watching this for a while. This turned out to be a pretty solid western elevated mostly by Dinklage performance. A solidly entertaining snowy western thriller.
- roomthinkerApril 19, 2025Brilliant performances by Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis in a well told, refreshingly cliche free story
- Scott SmithNovember 28, 2025A solid newer western with good acting by Juliette Lewis and Peter Dinklage in the main roles. This one is a good throwback western movie that's gorgeously filmed, and it tells a good story. Well worth watching if you're a fan of westerns.
- Steven AndersonJuly 27, 2025Gay AF, do not bother with this unless you're extremly bored and willing to stay that way.
- jlehtoJuly 13, 2025Ok story
- wilkinkdMarch 30, 2025Juliette Lewis is truly awful in this film.
- HakihikoDecember 16, 2024A Gritty Western That Struggles to Stand Out The Thicket (2024) is a gritty Western thriller that has its moments but ultimately falls short of its potential. Based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel, the film sets up an intriguing premise: a young man seeking to rescue his kidnapped sister, teaming up with a bounty hunter and a quirky group of outcasts. The cast, led by Peter Dinklage, gives solid performances, especially Dinklage, who brings a grizzled charm and intensity to his role. Juliette Lewis also shines in her eccentric supporting part (on par with the performance of Dinklage, or even better). Visually, the film captures the rough, unforgiving world of the frontier, with a stark and at times beautiful atmosphere. There's a tangible sense of danger and lawlessness, enhanced by a strong score that keeps the tension simmering. However, despite these positives, The Thicket feels uneven. The pacing drags in places, with long stretches where not much happens. Some of the supporting characters, while entertaining, don't get enough depth to feel fully realized. I found the meeting with some characters rushed too. The plot, which starts strong, becomes somewhat predictable, relying on familiar Western tropes without offering much new to the genre. Overall, The Thicket has moments of grit and character, but its inconsistent pacing and lack of fresh storytelling prevent it from being more than an average watch. It's worth seeing if you're a fan of the genre or the actors involved, but it doesn't quite leave a lasting impact.
The Thicket Trivia
The Thicket was released on September 5, 2024.
The Thicket was directed by Elliott Lester.
The Thicket has a runtime of 1 hr 45 min.
The Thicket was produced by Peter Dinklage, Gianni Nunnari, David Ginsberg, Andre L III, Caddy Vanasirikul.
The key characters in The Thicket are Reginald Jones (Peter Dinklage), Cut Throat Bill (Juliette Lewis), Jack (Levon Hawke).
The Thicket is rated R.
The Thicket is a Crime, Western, Thriller film.
The Thicket has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10.