The Thursday Murder Club

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The Thursday Murder Club

PG-13

2025

1h 58m

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

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Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees -- Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) -- who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

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Critics Consensus

Cozy as an undemanding beach reach and just as slight, this starry murder mystery leverages its terrific troupe of actors to nostalgic effect.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Oct 7

There’s plenty of money on screen in the handsome production design, but something meagre and perfunctory about the storytelling.

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Maxwell Rabb

Chicago Reader

Sep 5

There is some shock value, but the film goes too far in evading the truth; it nearly forgets to establish an emotional tether between the audience and its suspects.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Sep 5

3/4

Sometimes all you need is a nice, safe, and utterly pleasant piece of cinematic diversion that doesn’t insult your intelligence and is made with sturdy, workmanlike competence.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Jan 1

Although the screenwriters try to inject some humour, style and swagger into the story, the presence of veteran Hollywood director Chris Columbus at the helm only confirms a sense of franchise-building, rather than delivering something truly special.

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Mel Campbell

ABC Radio (Australia)

Oct 15

It was crap! … I love an anti-developer narrative, but it was so insubstantial. … I felt embarrassed for these actors, the way they were capering. There are so many good examples of this kind of thing done so much better; just watch one of them instead.

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

Oct 3

The mystery, in the first of what will likely be a series of films, isn’t really that interesting. But it draws in fine stage-and-screen actors like David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomie Ackie and Daniel Mays.

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Nanette Y.

@CNBfilm 16h

Easy viewing, enjoyable characters. Found the book to be more engaging.

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Tamara P

@RT00956892 5d

Here’s a polished review you could post: ★★★★★ I absolutely loved The Thursday Murder Club! The cast did a fantastic job, and all of the actors and actresses brought their characters to life in a way that was both entertaining and heartwarming. The story was engaging, clever, and full of charm, with just the right mix of mystery, humor, and emotion. It kept my interest from beginning to end. Definitely a movie I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery with wonderful performances. Well done!

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Sharang L

@Scribe187 Jun 3

Apart from the pleasure of watching Mirren in action, there's very little to this.

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Jim H

@JimHawkins May 18

You put some of the greatest actors in one movie but are cheap on hiring a screenwriter. What a lame movie that was. Terrible on every account. Pierce , Ben Helen and Celia did it for the money. Hey, why not...

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Ray B

@RT68327925 May 15

Top cast, well acted and worth a watch, great who done it !

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Patricia L

@palandsley May 12

Stellar cast of characters whose historic performances together have graced the screen in such great moments of outstanding performance ensembles & minuettes, including the following: LONG GOOD FRIDAY [1980] Helen Mirren (Victoria) Pierce Bronson (1st Irishman) Paul Freeman (Colin) MOBLAND [2023] Helen Mirren (Maeve Harrigan) Pierce Bronson (Conrad Harrigan) Geoff Bell (Richie Stevenson) THURSDAY MURDER CLUB [2025] Helen Mirren (Elizabeth Best) Pierce Bronson (Ron Richie) Geoff Bell (Tony Curran) Paul Freeman (John Grey) Just look into the eyes of Geoff Bell (Tony Curran) when he arrives on screen to sense the genuine joy... camp...fun... & pleasure these performances exude in every line of script... There is no expression of anything unintentional among each character brought alive via the directorial cunning of Chris Columbus who clearly knew the treasure chest of gems he was honored to present on screen together once again... Thrilling for me to watch them together again!

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Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees -- Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) -- who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

Director: Chris Columbus
Producer: Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Todd
Screenwriter: Katy Brand, Suzanne Heathcote
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 28, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 28, 2025
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital