Denzel Washington’s legendary war movie is on TV tonight

In a recent list of the best war films ever, the movie ranked in 12th place.

Also coming from the writer Kevin Jarre (Tombstone), the epic is set during the American Civil War. It follows Col. Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) as he is offered command of the United States' first all-African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

"With junior officer Cabot Forbes (Cary Elwes), Shaw puts together a strong and proud unit, including the escaped slave Trip (Denzel Washington) and the wise gravedigger John Rawlins (Morgan Freeman)," the plot synopsis adds.

"At first limited to menial manual tasks, the regiment fights to be placed in the heat of battle."

Lauded for its cinematography, performances and for shining a light on an overlooked aspect of the US Civil War, Glory holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.

The movie was also nominated for five Oscars and won three, with Denzel Washington taking home the Best Supporting Actor award.

In a recently updated list by Ranker of the best war films of all time, Glory placed in the 12th position.

The movie is airing on Channel 4 tonight at 1.20am.

Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:

Gold - Legend - 10.55pm

2016 thriller, with Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramírez and Bryce Dallas Howard.

500 MPH Storm - Legend Xtra - 3.15am

A failed energy experiment triggers catastrophic hurricanes across America, and a science teacher races to save his family before they merge into a continent-destroying storm.

The Inbetweeners Movie - Film4 - 9pm

2011 comedy based on the TV series, with Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison.

Hot Fuzz - ITV4- 9pm/10.10pm

A strict London cop is transferred to a quiet village with a bumbling partner, only to suspect a hidden conspiracy behind a string of suspicious accidents.

Blades of Glory - Sky Comedy - 11.30pm

Two rival figure skaters, banned after a brawl, are forced to team up as the first same-sex pair in the world championships if they can overcome their differences.