The Thursday Murder Club
A murder at an upmarket retirement village pulls four hobbyist cold-case solvers into a real investigation. A playful, joyful detective comedy from Chris Columbus, starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley.
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About the film
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What it’s about
At Coopers Chase, an upmarket British retirement village, Elizabeth, Ron and Ibrahim meet every Thursday to look into old unsolved murders. They are joined by Joyce, a former nurse, as their medical expert. When one of the village owners is killed and the future of Coopers Chase is threatened, the group decides they cannot stand aside and begins investigating the death.
What hooks you
Helen Mirren plays Elizabeth, Pierce Brosnan plays Ron and Ben Kingsley plays Ibrahim, with Celia Imrie as Joyce. The film is directed by Chris Columbus. The case echoes Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, who first appeared in 1927. Shooting took place in the United Kingdom from 27 June to 11 September 2024.
Who it’s for
It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys light-hearted detective stories where sharp-witted amateurs outpace the police, and for those who like playful, joyful mysteries with a strong sense of fun.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2025
- Running time
- 1h 58min
- Age rating
- 13+
- MPAA
- PG-13
- World premiere
- Aug 28, 2025
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 135 votesCreative team
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Trivia
- The film was shot in the United Kingdom from June 27 to September 11, 2024.
- The first person to come up with the idea of an elderly but sharp-minded person investigating crimes was Agatha Christie, when in 1927 she introduced Miss Marple into the plot of the short story "The Tuesday Night Club."
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2025
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