One of the best heist films ever is among the movies on TV tonight

George Clooney leads an ensemble cast.

It is Thursday, which means you may be looking for something to distract yourself until the weekend arrives. Thankfully, there is a packed line-up of films on telly tonight. Here are your options for the evening.

Ocean's Eleven - Turner Classic Movies - 9pm

In our pick for tonight, gentleman thief Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his 10 accomplices (including Brad Pitt and Matt Damon) plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. A remake of the '60s movie of the same name, Ocean's Eleven is a stylish caper, enhanced by the effortless charisma of its ensemble cast and a sharp screenplay. Often cited as being among the best heist films ever, it inspired two sequels and a spin-off.

Them That Follow - Film4 - 9pm

Kaitlyn Dever, Olivia Colman and Walton Goggins are among the cast of this 2019 thriller set in a remote community in the Appalachian region of the US.

Hellfighters/Flying Leathernecks - Great! Movies Classic - 9pm/11:25pm

A John Wayne double bill.

Top Hat/The Gay Divorcee - BBC Four - 9pm/10.40pm

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star in these two '30s musicals.

Barnacle Bill - Sky Arts - 9pm

Alec Guinness stars in this '50s comedy as an unsuccessful Royal Navy officer.

Speed Kills - Syfy - 10pm

John Travolta plays a wealthy speedboat racer who leads a double life that lands him in trouble with the law and drug lords. Despite the channel it's airing on, Speed Kills is a crime drama - not a sci-fi film. It has also got a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting it's probably best to avoid.

Sudden Death - ITV4 - 10.05pm

Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in this action thriller as a former fireman who takes on a group of terrorists holding the Vice President and others hostage during a hockey game. Sudden Death is widely considered to be one of Van Damme's best flicks.

World War Z - Film4 - 10.55pm

Brad Pitt must find a way to stop a zombie pandemic in this decent horror blockbuster.

Racer and the Jailbird - Film4 - 1.10am

If you're still up, this Belgian thriller about the romance that develops between a gangster (Matthias Schoenaerts) and a racing car driver (Adèle Exarchopoulos) has a thrilling first half before becoming increasingly messy and melodramatic.