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By Danny Brogan
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Violent, historical spin-off of beloved British TV show.
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
What's the Story?
Set during World War II, PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN finds Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) leading a solitary, reclusive life, haunted by ghosts. After word gets to him of a plot involving his son, Duke (Barry Keoghan), that could win the war for Nazi Germany, Tommy heads back to Birmingham to intervene.
Is It Any Good?
After six seasons and 36 episodes, this feature-length film closes this chapter of the Peaky Blinders story, though future seasons with a new generation of characters have been announced. For those that stuck with the series, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man wraps up central character Tommy Shelby's story in explosive style, quite literally. Duke—now played by Keoghan, taking over from Conrad Khan, who held the role in season six—steals from the war effort, makes shady deals with Nazi sympathizers, and generally runs amok through the streets of Birmingham. This all paves the way for a father-son showdown, so long as Tommy can overcome the ghosts that haunt him, including the death of his beloved daughter, Rose. And overcome he does, albeit it's a slow-burn to get there. But there's no denying the joy in seeing Murphy don the flat cap and tailor-made suit once again.
There are some memorable scenes—a muddy wrestle and a confrontation in a pub being two that particularly stand out—and Keoghan brings enough menace to convince he's in charge of the city in his father's absence. But with so many of the series' favorite characters gone, the movie struggles to recreate the magic of the show, particularly the genuine cultural status of its earlier seasons.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. What impact did it have? What consequences were there? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
Discuss the strong language used in the movie. What did it contribute to the movie? Is a certain kind of language expected in a movie like this?
How was drinking, smoking, and drug use depicted in the film? Were they glamorized? Why does that matter?
Have you seen the TV show? How did this film compare? Were you satisfied with how it concluded?
Movie Details
- In theaters : March 6, 2026
- On DVD or streaming : March 20, 2026
- Cast : Cillian Murphy , Barry Keoghan , Tim Roth
- Director : Tom Harper
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : History ( War: WWII )
- Run time : 112 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : violence/bloody images, language throughout, some drug use and nudity
- Last updated : March 17, 2026
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