Daniel Craig’s epic war movie is airing on TV tonight

The film is from the director of Blood Diamond, Glory and The Last Samurai.

Based on a true story, the film begins in 1941 during World War II. It follows four Jewish brothers (Craig, George MacKay, Jamie Bell and Liev Schreiber) who escape their Nazi-occupied homeland of West Belarus in Poland, taking refuge in the forest where they played in childhood.

"Seeking a way to avenge the deaths of their loved ones, the brothers turn their daily struggle for survival into a battle against the Nazis," the plot synopsis adds.

"As news of their exploits spreads, others join the fray, willing to risk their lives for even brief freedom."

Defiance was directed by Edward Zwick, who also made the acclaimed war dramas Blood Diamond, Glory, and The Last Samurai.

Upon release, the movie was praised for its performances, its "engaging" story, and its spotlighting of overlooked history, though some criticised it for inaccuracies.

Defiance is airing on TV tonight on BBC Two at 11.30pm. The film is also currently streaming on Prime Video.

Watch the trailer for Defiance here:

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Django Unchained / Tombstone - Film4 - 9pm / 12.20am

A great Western double bill.

Carlito's Way - Legend - 9pm

In this fantastic crime drama, Al Pacino plays a former gangster released from jail who vows to go straight.

Yet, his misguided loyalty to an old friend (Sean Penn) threatens to drag him back into a life of crime.

Transformers - Quest - 9pm

Robots in disguise.

Hope Springs - Sky Comedy - 9pm

Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones play a married couple trying to spice up their love life with the help of a therapist (Steve Carell).

Kevin and Perry Go Large - Comedy Central - 9pm

A big-screen spin-off of the sketch show Harry Enfield & Chums.

Triple 9 - Legend Xtra - 10.55pm

A star-studded heist thriller.