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The Thursday Murder Club
Chris Columbus · Film · 2025
What hooked you in The Thursday Murder Club was the way unlikely groups find justice through sharp wit and unconventional investigative skills.
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Books on the same thread
The Bullet That Missed
Richard Osman · Book · 2022
Shares 3 threads with The Thursday Murder Club: Retirement Community, Friendship, Cozy Mystery.
If you enjoyed the camaraderie of The Thursday Murder Club, you will appreciate seeing this familiar group navigate a complex cold case with their signature blend of humor and tenacity.
We Solve Murders
Richard Osman · Book · 2024
Shares 2 threads with The Thursday Murder Club: Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuth.
Fans of The Thursday Murder Club will recognize the author's trademark wit and the appeal of an unlikely partnership solving high-stakes mysteries within a charming, character-driven narrative framework.
The Impossible Fortune
Richard Osman · Book
Shares 2 threads with The Thursday Murder Club: Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuth.
Those who loved the intergenerational connections in The Thursday Murder Club will find the same comforting focus on aging gracefully and solving cold cases in this latest installment.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with The Thursday Murder Club: Amateur Sleuth.
Much like the amateur sleuths in The Thursday Murder Club, these three strangers transform their shared obsession into a real-life investigation, proving that crime-solving is best done among friends.
The Residence
Paul William Davies · Series · 2025
Explores: Murder Investigation, Eccentric Detective, Inside the White House.
The Thursday Murder Club excels at placing eccentric characters in high-pressure situations, and you will find that same thrill as this detective navigates suspects within the exclusive White House residence.
A Man on the Inside
Michael Schur · Series · 2024
Shares a thread with The Thursday Murder Club: Amateur Sleuth.
Just as the protagonists in The Thursday Murder Club use their retirement to outsmart authority, this retired professor discovers a new lease on life by applying his snooping skills undercover.
Dept. Q
Scott Frank · Series · 2025
Explores: Cold Case Investigation, Redemption, Team of Misfits.
If the team dynamic in The Thursday Murder Club resonated with you, you will enjoy this group of misfits working together to achieve redemption by finally solving long-forgotten cold cases.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
The Thursday Murder Club draws power from the pursuit of justice, a theme mirrored here as this investigative journalist turns back time to reignite interest in historical homicide cases.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If you appreciated the comedic spin on serious crime in The Thursday Murder Club, you will enjoy how these hosts balance tragic real-world events with witty, insightful sociological observations.
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Common questions
Is The Thursday Murder Club movie based on a book?
Yes, the 2025 movie directed by Chris Columbus is an adaptation of the novel The Thursday Murder Club. Both the book and the film follow the same group of senior sleuths who dedicate their time to solving cold cases before becoming involved in a real-life murder mystery.
What is the plot of The Thursday Murder Club?
The Thursday Murder Club follows a group of retirees who share a passion for investigating cold cases. Their hobby turns into a high-stakes reality when they find themselves plunged into the middle of an actual murder mystery, forcing them to use their skills to solve the crime.
Should I read The Thursday Murder Club book before watching the movie?
You can choose to read the book or watch the 2025 film directed by Chris Columbus independently. Both versions of The Thursday Murder Club center on the same premise of senior citizens solving cold cases, and enjoying one version does not strictly require consuming the other first.
Is The Thursday Murder Club a comedy?
Yes, The Thursday Murder Club is classified as a comic crime caper. While the plot involves a group of seniors investigating a real-life murder mystery, the tone of the story remains lighthearted and humorous as the protagonists navigate their investigation.