The ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie brings Tommy Shelby back to war
The ‘Peaky Blinders’ movie brings Tommy Shelby back to war
Set during World War II, the film drops Tommy Shelby into his most dangerous chapter yet.
Cillian Murphy is stepping back into Tommy Shelby’s boots, and somehow it feels like he never really left. Four years after the series wrapped up, Netflix is bringing the “Peaky Blinders” world back with a full-length movie, and yeah, this one’s very much for the fans. The film is called “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” and it picks up the story in a darker, more dangerous chapter of Tommy’s life. Same creator, same star, but an even bigger canvas. Here’s everything you need to know.
How to watch ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’
- When: Friday, March 20 at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Netflix
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to NEtflix.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’:
When will ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ be released?
Yep, there’s a release date, and the movie hits select theaters on Friday, March 6. Then it lands on Netflix two weeks later, on Friday, March 20 at 3:01 a.m. ET. That gives fans the option to see it on the big screen first, or just wait and watch it at home when it drops on streaming.
Can you watch ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ for free once it starts streaming?
Probably not. Netflix doesn’t currently offer a free trial, so you’ll need an active subscription when the movie drops. Netflix plans start at about $8 per month with ads, with the ad-free tier running you $18 per month if you prefer watching uninterrupted. If you’re already paying for Netflix, this one’s included.
Will ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ be in theaters or on Netflix?
The short answer is both. Netflix is giving the movie a limited theatrical run starting Friday, March 6, followed by a full streaming release on Friday, March 20. That’s the same strategy Netflix has used for some of its biggest prestige projects. It lets fans experience the story on a massive screen first, while still keeping Netflix as the main home for the film.
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What is ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ about?
The movie jumps forward to Birmingham in 1940, right in the middle of World War II. Tommy Shelby has been living in self-imposed exile, but the war drags him back into the fight. Not just for his family, but for the future of the country itself. This chapter pushes Tommy into what’s being described as his most destructive reckoning yet. He’s forced to confront the choices he’s made, the legacy he’s built, and whether there’s anything left to save or if it all deserves to burn.
The creator has been very clear about the tone: this is “Peaky Blinders” at war. It’s louder, bigger, with no pulling punches. Tommy himself even hints at change, saying he’s not the same man anymore. What that means for the Shelby family is the whole question driving the movie.
Who stars in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’?
Cillian Murphy is back as Tommy Shelby, and the movie doesn’t exist without him. He’s the anchor, as always. A few major additions and returning faces help round out the cast. Rebecca Ferguson joins the film in a key role, while Barry Keoghan is also on board, and Stephen Graham returns to the Peaky Universe as well, bringing his usual intensity. There are familiar faces from the series too, including Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, and Packy Lee, helping the movie feel like a true continuation instead of a standalone spinoff.
Who is making ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’?
The creative team is one of the biggest reasons this feels legit. Steven Knight, who created the original series, wrote the movie. Tom Harper, who directed some of the show’s most memorable episodes, is back in the director’s chair. It’s the same creative partnership that helped define the series in the first place. Cillian Murphy is also deeply involved behind the scenes, which makes sense given how closely tied he is to the character and the world.
How can you catch up on ‘Peaky Blinders’ before the movie?
All six seasons of “Peaky Blinders” are streaming on Netflix right now. If it’s been a while, the full rewatch is worth it. The series tracks Tommy Shelby’s rise from local gangster to national power player, with each season pushing him further into darker territory. The movie builds directly on that arc, so revisiting where he started makes what comes next hit even harder.
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
After his estranged son gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby must return to Birmingham to save his family — and his nation.