The Revenant (2015) is an American western thriller directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, written by Iñárritu and Mark L. Smith, and produced by Iñárritu, Arnon Milchan, Steve Golin, Mary Parent, James W. Skotchdopole, and Keith Redmon. The screenplay was adapted from Michael Punke's 2003 novel of the same name, and is based (partially) on the life of frontiersman Hugh Glass. The Revenant stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role, with supporting actors Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, and Domhnall Gleeson.