The Thicket
“Death comes fast in Texas”
Synopsis
An innocent young man, Jack, goes on an epic quest to rescue his sister Lula after she has been kidnapped by the violent killer Cut Throat Bill and her gang. To save her, Jack enlists the help of a crafty bounty hunter named Reginald Jones, a grave-digging alcoholic son of an ex-slave, and a street-smart prostitute. The gang tracks Cut Throat Bill into the deadly no-man’s land known as The Big Thicket — a place where blood and chaos reign.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-03
Top Cast
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Peter Dinklage
Reginald Jones
Juliette Lewis
Cut Throat Bill
Levon Hawke
Jack
Leslie Grace
Jimmie Sue
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Eustace
Esmé Creed-Miles
Lula
Andrew Schulz
Hector
Macon Blair
Malachi Deasy
Arliss Howard
Rev. Ephron Karlsson
James Hetfield
Simon Deasy
Ryan Robbins
Bailey Mayfield
Ned Dennehy
Baldy
David Midthunder
Black Mouth
Sophia Fabris
Little Girl
Guy Sprung
Caleb Parker
Derek Gilroy
Fatty
Chris Enright
Doctor
Teach Grant
Slim
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 19 DaysSXSW Sydney
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 9, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe R. Lansdale, Chris Kelly
- Original Score
- Ray Suen
- Original Title
- The Thicket
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Estuary Films, Nomadic Pictures, Hollywood Gang Productions, MiLu Entertainment, The Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Lester
Joe R. Lansdale, Chris Kelly
Ray Suen
Guillermo Garza
Jean-Christophe Bouzy
Peter Dinklage, David Ginsberg, Andre L III, Gianni Nunnari, Caddy Vanasirikul
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Kelly
Writer
Elliott Lester
Director
Guillermo Garza
Director of Photography
Peter Dinklage
Producer
Martin Cochingco
Stunt Coordinator
David Ginsberg
Producer
Andre L III
Producer
Gianni Nunnari
Producer
Caddy Vanasirikul
Producer
Jean-Christophe Bouzy
Editor
Justin Ludwig
Production Design
Ann Maskrey
Costume Design
Ray Suen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thicket
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What is The Thicket about?
An innocent young man, Jack, goes on an epic quest to rescue his sister Lula after she has been kidnapped by the violent killer Cut Throat Bill and her gang. To save her, Jack enlists the help of a crafty bounty hunter named Reginald Jones, a grave-digging alcoholic son of an ex-slave, and a street-smart prostitute. The gang tracks Cut Throat Bill into the deadly no-man’s land known as The Big Thicket — a place where blood and chaos reign.
Who directed The Thicket?
The Thicket was directed by Elliott Lester.
Who stars in The Thicket?
The principal cast of The Thicket includes Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Levon Hawke, Leslie Grace, Gbenga Akinnagbe.
When was The Thicket released and how long is it?
The Thicket was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thicket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thicket was composed by Ray Suen.
Is The Thicket based on a book or true story?
The Thicket is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joe R. Lansdale".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thicket?
The Thicket holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).