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One of the best movies of the 21st century is on TV tonight

Published 00:01 9 Aug 2026 BST

Updated 19:33 8 Aug 2026 BST

Stephen Porzio
One of the best movies of the 21st century is on TV tonight

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Featuring an all-star cast, the film is also streaming on Netflix.

Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 9 August) is Inside Llewyn Davis, one of the best films of the 21st century.

“Relying on the kindness of both friends and strangers, Llewyn embarks on an odyssey that takes him from the streets of Greenwich Village to a Chicago club, where awaits a music mogul who could give him the big break that he desperately needs,” the plot synopsis adds.

The music drama was written and directed by the legendary filmmaking duo, the Coen Brothers (Fargo, No Country for Old Men). It features an excellent supporting cast including Adam Driver, Carey Mulligan, F. Murray Abraham, John Goodman and Justin Timberlake.

Watch the trailer for Inside Llewyn Davis:

Both an emotionally affecting and darkly humorous portrait of a failing singer, Inside Llewyn Davis' ingenious narrative structure, beautifully wintry cinematography, and gorgeous folk songs helped it become a box office hit upon release, as well as a critics' favourite.

Also, the makers of the beloved 2025 comedy The Ballad of Wallis Island cited the Coen Brothers' drama as a major influence, with both movies being about grumpy fictional folk singers and starring Carey Mulligan.

Inside Llewyn Davis is on TV tonight on BBC Two at 10pm. The movie is also streaming on Netflix.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

The Commitments - Comedy Central - 9pm

Director Alan Parker’s funny and vibrant adaptation of Roddy Doyle’s novel of the same name about a Dublin soul band. Another bona fide music movie classic.

Lethal Weapon - Sky One - 9pm

Danny Glover and Mel Gibson star in this buddy cop action favourite that launched a franchise.

Speed - Film4 - 9pm

As Homer Simpson famously called it: "The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down".

The Bone Collector - Legend - 9pm

Angelina Jolie and Denzel Washington try to solve a murder mystery in this watchable '90s thriller.

The Devil's Own - Legend Xtra - 9pm

The ’90s thriller about the IRA starring Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford.

Under Siege - ITV4 - 9.15pm

An ex-Navy SEAL turned ship cook (Steven Seagal) must stop a group of mercenaries while out at sea.

Tommy Lee Jones and our own Colm Meaney as fun villains make this definitely Seagal's best movie.

Tara Road - RTÉ One - 9.30pm

Andie MacDowell and Olivia Williams star in this Maeve Binchy adaptation partially set in Dublin.

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason - BBC One - 10.30pm

Renee Zellweger’s second outing as the title character, a woman in London trying to make sense of life, love, and relationships.

How to Have Sex - Channel 4 - 10pm

The acclaimed 2023 British coming-of-age drama about three British teenage girls who go to Greece on a rites-of-passage holiday.

Kingsman: The Secret Service - Film4 - 11.15pm

Taron Egerton and Colin Firth kick ass in this very fun and violent send-up of Bond flicks.

The Beguiled - Legend - 11.30pm

A great underseen Clint Eastwood movie that we've recommended before.

Lady Macbeth - BBC Two - 11.40pm

The extremely dark and twisty 2016 period thriller that saw future Oscar nominee Florence Pugh get her first leading role.