Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- comforting
- joyful
- lazy sunday
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the adaptation engaging and amusing, with a strong cast and entertaining whodunit surprises, though some considered it overlong, formulaic, and insufficiently developed as a standalone film.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Elizabeth, Ron, Ibrahim, and Joyce are irrepressible retirees who investigate cold cases for fun.
The film combines a playful, joyful atmosphere with a real murder investigation and accessible whodunit suspense.
The septuagenarian protagonists take active control of a mystery rather than remaining passive residents of a care home.
The plot is described as a real whodunit with enough surprises to generate suspense, supported by red herrings and clues.
Films like The Thursday Murder Club, and why
Knives Out
playful whodunit structure, ensemble amateur sleuths, and cozy comic mystery tone
See How They Run
comforting murder mystery, eccentric ensemble, and witty crime-solving entertainment
Murder Mystery
lighthearted crime investigation, colorful personalities, and accessible comedic suspense
The Lady in the Van
amateur detection, warm ensemble dynamics, and a gently comic approach to murder
Movie Details
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Release Date
- 2025-08-22
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1156)
Cast
- Helen Mirren
- Pierce Brosnan
- Ben Kingsley
- Celia Imrie
- David Tennant
- Jonathan Pryce
- Naomi Ackie
- Daniel Mays
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes
- Richard E. Grant
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Thursday Murder Club about?
- Four lively retirees turn their hobby of solving cold cases into a spirited investigation when a real murder lands in their orbit.
- What is The Thursday Murder Club like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Thursday Murder Club as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Thursday Murder Club violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Thursday Murder Club as mild.
- What did critics think of The Thursday Murder Club?
- Critics generally found the adaptation engaging and amusing, with a strong cast and entertaining whodunit surprises, though some considered it overlong, formulaic, and insufficiently developed as a standalone film.
- Which films are like The Thursday Murder Club?
- Films with a similar feel include Knives Out, See How They Run, Murder Mystery, and The Lady in the Van.
- How long is The Thursday Murder Club?
- The Thursday Murder Club runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Thursday Murder Club?
- In United States, The Thursday Murder Club streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
