The Thicket

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The Thicket

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Released Sep 6

1h 48m

Western

Crime

Drama

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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William Bibbiani

TheWrap

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

Sep 6, 2024

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Rex Reed

Observer

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

Rated: 2/4

Sep 6, 2024

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Craig D. Lindsey

RogerEbert.com

The unlimited amount of Sturm and Drang on display will turn away those looking for a fun, engaging shoot-’em-up.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 6, 2024

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

By trying too hard to be gritty, complex, and profound, this lackluster Western ends up bringing very little to the table.

Dec 17, 2024

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Ventana Indiscreta

It combines clichés with a well-crafted atmosphere and outstanding performances, especially from Juliette Lewis. Although the plot is not innovative, its execution and visual style make the film feel unique and effective. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 18, 2024

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Alan Zilberman

Spectrum Culture

Elliott Lester has a familiar plot and familiar archetypes, and yet The Thicket has virtually nothing new to say. It is an exercise for its own sake, and now that Westerns have existed as long as the movies themselves, that simply is not enough.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 16, 2024

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justin b

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Erin

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/24

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Joseph S

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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Victor L

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Iddo G

This was the bomb, caught it on Amazon while surfing through. Had no idea it had even come out, weird. So good! Rough Western world. Imaginative and good, old fashioned entertainment without being 4 hours long!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Ashlir D

Juliette Lewis has been off the scene for a while now. She was part of my youth: Natural Born Killers, Kalifornia and Cape Fear. So surprised to see her in the movie. She is a bright bright light in what to me, is a well trodden road. Her handy work with the gravel in her voice was scary. The movie is a call back to an era long forgotten, it takes its time and the other cast fit in perfectly. Shout out to Levon Hawke, Ethan and Uma’s son who shines.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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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.

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, 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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