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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Oliver S

23h

Good. James Bonds are slowly turning into murder mystery detectives, first Daniel Craig and now Pierce Brosnan. Watch out Sean Connery.

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Leslie H

@Les888 2d

Awful movie with a great cast! The ending was horrible! Respectfully a waste of time.

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Nicolas J

2d

The film equivalent of the food you'd expect in a nursing home.

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Lúcio Leonardo P

2d

Entertainment featuring a talented cast who live up to their reputation, in a charismatic, fun, and truly beautiful story to follow, complete with a plot twist worthy of the crime genre. This production isn't "The Best," but it's something very enjoyable and well-made, to the point that it makes me want to be a member of the Thursday murder club.

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Plamen T

@phoenixofstorm 3d

A disappointing adaptation of an otherwise brilliant book. The casting was a particular let-down; despite the undeniable talent on screen, the disconnect with the original characters was appalling. It is a surprising misstep for Chris Columbus, a director whose films I typically admire.

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Ana Carolina Gualberto C

@Nana95 Jan 18

Spoiler alert! This movie is a classic "forget logic—just enjoy the ride," but the ending had me fuming. The law comes down hard on the vulnerable characters, while the truly cruel villain barely face consequences. I honestly don’t understand the message, because despite what it claims, it’s not really about friendship and love. Amazing cast—but that’s the only good thing about it.

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Synopsis

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

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