A fun ’80s action flick is among the movies on TV tonight

Starring Sylvester Stallone, the movie was an influence on 2011's Drive.

Looking to kick back and relax after a long day? Why not check out one of the fine films on the box this evening. Here's what's on.

Cobra - ITV 4 - 9pm

Sylvester Stallone writes and stars in our pick for tonight. He plays Lieutenant Marion "Cobra" Cobretti, a tough-on-crime cop who must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far-reaching plans. While panned by critics upon release, the movie has gone on to be a cult favourite thanks to its sleek style, over-the-top action and pulpy dialogue, the latter best exemplified by Cobra's catchphrase: "You're a disease and I'm the cure." One notable fan of Cobra is filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn of Drive fame. In the latter, Ryan Gosling's Driver often holds a toothpick in his mouth, a homage to the opening scene of Cobra where Stallone has a matchstick in his mouth.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers  - Sky Showcase - 9pm

The second in Peter Jackson's iconic fantasy trilogy.

The Predator - Film Four - 9pm

This reboot of the action-horror franchise from director Shane Black (Iron Man 3, The Nice Guys) is flawed but contains some old school pleasures.

American Pie - Comedy Central - 9pm

Four teenage boys enter a pact to lose their virginity by prom night in this raunchy sex comedy.

Last Man Standing - Turner Classic Movies - 9pm

Bruce Willis stars in this cool remake of Akira Kurosawa's samurai flick Yojimbo from filmmaker Walter Hill (The Warriors) which transplants the action from 19th century Japan to Prohibition-era Texas.

The Missing Children - RTÉ One - 10.15pm

This documentary features the stories of people who survived the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam in Galway.

Role Models - ITV 4 - 10.50pm

In this crude but very funny comedy, wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps (Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott) to enroll in a Big Brother program.

Superbad - Comedy Central - 10.55pm

"McLovin? What kind of a stupid name is that, Fogell? What, are you trying to be an Irish R&B singer?"

American Ultra - Film Four - 11.10pm

This underrated action-comedy centres on a young stoner (Jesse Eisenberg) who discovers he was part of a secret government program and is a sleeper agent. Kristen Stewart co-stars.