How to watch The Thursday Murder Club in New Zealand
A stupendously talented cast are on hand to bring the bestselling book to life.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone director Chris Columbus turns his hand to adapting British television presenter Richard Osman’s 2020 cosy murder mystery novel. There’s a whole series of books, so expect more films if this does well. And with that cast, it’s in with a decent shot.
How to watch The Thursday Murder Club in New Zealand
The Thursday Murder Club is streaming in New Zealand exclusively on Netflix from August 28, 2025.
What is The Thursday Murder Club about?
In the club itself, Helen Mirren is retired spy Elizabeth Best; Pierce Brosnan is retired union leader Ron Ritchie; Ben Kingsley is retired psychiatrist Ibrahim Arif; and Celia Imrie is retired nurse Joyce Meadowcroft. And in support, we look forward to seeing David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Richard E. Grant, Tom Ellis, Geoff Bell, Paul Freeman, Sarah Niles, and Ingrid Oliver.
The cast of The Thursday Murder Club
In the club itself, Helen Mirren is retired spy Elizabeth Best; Pierce Brosnan is retired union leader Ron Ritchie; Ben Kingsley is retired psychiatrist Ibrahim Arif; and Celia Imrie is retired nurse Joyce Meadowcroft. And in support, look forward to seeing David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Richard E. Grant, Tom Ellis, Geoff Bell, Paul Freeman, Sarah Niles, and Ingrid Oliver.
The Thursday Murder Club trailer
Why we’re excited about The Thursday Murder Club
Seriously, look at that cast list. If you don’t want to see the cream of the UK acting crop running around solving crimes and swapping quips, you may not actually like movies. Cosy crime stories can be a hit or miss affair—there’s always a risk of coming across a bit twee—but this looks like it’s got the goods.
