The Thursday Murder Club

'The Thursday Murder Club' is a British crime comedy directed by Chris Columbus, based on a script by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heatchote. It is an adaptation of the eponymous novel by Richard Osman, published in 2020. This is a production by Amblin Entertainment for the streaming platform Netflix, which will release the film worldwide on August 22, 2025, to generally positive reviews.

The story follows a group of four retirees who, for pure entertainment, dedicate themselves to trying to solve cold cases. Elizabeth is a retired spy, Ron a union leader, Ibrahim a psychiatrist, and Joyce a nurse. Their fun takes an unexpected turn when a real dead body appears at their door, and they find themselves needing to solve a real case.

Thus, the four will become embroiled in a dangerous plot in which they will be caught between criminals and police, trying to help... without causing too much trouble.

'The Thursday Murder Club' features a star-studded cast led by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie in the main roles. The rest of the cast includes names like David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomie Ackie, and Richard E. Grant, among others. The film was shot entirely in the United Kingdom and is part of the agreement between Netflix and Amblin to preferentially acquire their titles.