The Thicket movie storyline. 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.
The Thicket is an American Western film directed by Elliott Lester and written by Chris Kelley. It is a film adaptation of the 2013 novel by Joe R. Lansdale. It stars Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Esmé Creed-Miles, Levon Hawke, Macon Blair, Andrew Schulz, James Hetfield, Arliss Howard, Leslie Grace, and Gbenga Akinnagbe.
Principal photography began in Calgary, Canada on March 1 and wrapped on March 30, 2023. Tubi acquired the United States and Canada rights when it joined as co-financier, while The Exchange handles international distribution. It was released theatrically in the United States by Samuel Goldwyn Films on September 6, 2024. Additionally, the film made its French debut at the 2024 Deauville American Film Festival the week of September 8, 2024.
The Thicket (2024)
Directed by: Elliott Lester
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Esmé Creed-Miles, Levon Hawke, Macon Blair, Andrew Schulz, James Hetfield, Arliss Howard, Leslie Grace, Gbenga Akinnagbe, David Midthunder, Sophia Fabris
Screenplay by: Chris Kelley
Production Design by: Justin Ludwig
Cinematography by: Guillermo Garza
Film Editing by: Jean-Christophe Bouzy
Costume Design by: Ann Maskrey
Set Decoration by: Tara Bartlette
Art Direction by: Edward Smith Taylor
Music by: Ray Suen
MPAA Rating: R for violence, sexual assault, language and some sexual content.
Distributed by: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Release Date: September 6, 2024
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