Everything you need to know about ‘The Thursday Murder Club’
Netflix has the most motley crew of detectives that they are very proud of. One is an outcast with psychic abilities, a few are dead but unready to join the afterlife, and a handful are so rebellious, they’re always a step away from losing their badge.
Joining them this August is another batch of unconventional sleuths, straight from their retirement homes, and they’re called The Thursday Murder Club. Chris Columbus is breathing life into this new Netflix movie that promises just the combination you’ve been craving: a gripping whodunit that’s a fun ride.
Speaking to Tudum about his upcoming offering, Columbus said, “This is the finest cast I’ve worked with since Potter. They’re just so incredibly well-prepared, and it’s because they do everything. They do theatre, they do television, they do film, and they’ve developed those sorts of muscles.”
So, if you, too, are curious about this eccentric set of detectives, here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about The Thursday Murder Club.
What is The Thursday Murder Club all about?
Based on Richard Osman’s 2020 novel, The Thursday Murder Club is a forthcoming Netflix adaptation that tells the story of four seniors at a retirement home. While they often get together to crack cases for fun, they inadvertently get embroiled in a real cold case. Osman reportedly took inspiration for the story from his mother’s retirement community.
Who is in the cast?
The Thursday Murder Club consists of four mavericks. Helen Mirren portrays ex-sleuth Elizabeth, Ben Kingsley plays ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim, Pierce Brosnan portrays ex-union activist Ron, and Celia Imrie plays an ex-nurse, Joyce. Besides them, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Ellis, David Tennant, Paul Freeman, Geoff Ball, Richard E Grant, and Ingrid Oliver round out the cast.
Is there a trailer on Netflix?
Yes! Netflix dropped a trailer for this upcoming crime comedy on August 7th, 2025. You can check the same below.
When will the movie release on Netflix?
The Thursday Murder Club will be dropped on Netflix on August 28th. So, happy sleuthing!