A very underrated action movie is airing on TV tonight

The film stars Dave Bautista.

Released in 2017, the movie depicts New York City being invaded by a mysterious and heavily armed militia.

This is as they work together to rescue family members and reach a civilian evacuation point.

Written by Nick Damici (Cold in July, Stake Land) and directed by duo Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion (Becky), Bushwick did not get a cinema release in Ireland but is well worth seeking out for several reasons.

Milott and Murnion capture the movie's action in a series of single takes, cleverly edited together to look like one continuous tracking shot, an approach that better immerses viewers in the film's terrifying central situation.

Also, Bushwick was early proof that the now beloved Bautista could lead a movie.

Plus, without spoiling, the political elements of the film's story have become increasingly relevant, with the 2017 flick even sharing some similarities to the recent hit action thriller Civil War.

Bushwick is airing on TV tonight on the channel Legend at 1.25am. It is also available to stream for free on the service Plex.

Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:

Django Unchained – TG4 – 10pm

Quentin Tarantino's Oscar-winning Western, starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L Jackson.

Cowboys & Aliens – BBC One – 12.10am

A mysterious stranger with no memory must unite a town, outlaws and an Apache tribe to fight off an alien invasion in the Wild West.

Safe Haven – BBC Two – 11.05pm

A mysterious woman seeking a fresh start in a coastal town must confront the dark secrets of her past as she falls in love with a single father.

Stagecoach – Legend – 3.15am

2016 western, starring Trace Adkins.

3 Days to Kill – Legend Xtra – 9pm

A dying CIA agent takes on one final mission in exchange for an experimental drug that could save his life and give him a chance to reconnect with his estranged daughter.