The Thicket

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The Thicket

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Released Sep 6, 2024

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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Catherine Bray

Guardian

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.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 16, 2025

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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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Joshua Ryan

Sunshine State Cineplex

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.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 19, 2025

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Christian Jones

Starburst

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

Rated: 4/5

May 21, 2025

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

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

Rated: 8/10

Apr 10, 2025

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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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Logan D

To save his sister, a naive young man recruits a bounty hunter (Peter Dinklage) to hunt down her kidnapper, a ruthless killer known as Cutthroat Bill (Juliette Lewis). A gritty, atmospheric Western with strong character development but a generic plot. However, having the captivating Dinklage play the cynical Reginald and Lewis immersing herself in her role as Bill, who possesses more complexity than one would expect. The cinematography features the frigid Canadian countryside. The first Tubi premiere film I've ever viewed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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Sean F

Really really solid dialogue and gripping score + cinematography. Overall very unpredictable as all modern westerns should be

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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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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