Director: Chris Columbus

Cast: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, David Tennant

The Thursday Murder Club is a 2025 American comedy-crime mystery film directed by Chris Columbus, based on Richard Osman's bestselling novel. The film follows four sharp-witted retirees living in an upscale English retirement village who meet weekly to investigate cold cases — until a genuine murder lands on their doorstep.

What is The Thursday Murder Club about?

At Coopers Chase retirement village, four sharp-minded residents have turned amateur sleuthing into a weekly ritual, poring over unsolved cases from the comfort of their armchairs. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron are far sharper than anyone gives them credit for, and their hobby takes an unexpected turn when a developer connected to their community turns up dead. Suddenly their theoretical detective skills face a real test — one that puts them in the crosshairs of both the killer and two young local detectives who are not quite sure what to make of their unexpected allies. The mystery deepens as old secrets buried within the village begin to surface, and the club discovers that solving a real case is far messier than anything they have ever read in a file.

Cast & crew

Director Chris Columbus, known for family-friendly blockbusters, here brings a lighter touch to the ensemble crime genre. Helen Mirren anchors the group with characteristic authority as Elizabeth, while Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley deliver wry, understated performances. Celia Imrie, David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, and Daniel Mays round out a cast that elevates every scene through sheer experience and comic timing.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, The Thursday Murder Club offers a welcome combination of sharp British wit, warm ensemble chemistry, and a satisfying mystery plot that respects the intelligence of its audience. The film taps into a rich tradition of cozy crime entertainment — think classic whodunit storytelling with a modern, self-aware edge. It is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, making it equally accessible whether you prefer to follow along in your native language or watch in the original English. It is the kind of crowd-pleasing film that works well for a mixed-age household, entertaining younger viewers and older generations alike.

Where & how to watch

The Thursday Murder Club is available now on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on your browser, connected TV, or Android phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.