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The Thursday Murder Club Tops Netflix, Overtakes 'Fall for Me'

Chris Columbus directs a cozy crime adaptation led by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie.

Overview

  • The film debuted on Netflix on August 28, 2025.
  • German coverage reports it has taken the top spot on the platform’s charts, displacing the local thriller Fall for Me.
  • The plot centers on four residents of the Coopers Chase retirement community who turn a weekly club into a real murder investigation.
  • Reports credit the mix of British humor, crime tension and a veteran cast for the swift surge in viewer interest.
  • Director Chris Columbus is noted for a warm tone that blends light comedy with emotional beats and suspense.