John Travolta stars in the much loved ’90s flick.
It’s Saturday, a day known for its bountiful movie on telly offerings.
Today is no exception.
Here’s what is on the box this evening.
World War Z – Film4 – 9pm
In this horror blockbuster, Brad Pitt plays a former UN investigator who travels the world gathering clues to find a way to stop a zombie pandemic.
Forrest Gump – Sky Showcase – 9pm
“Life’s a box of chocolates, Forrest.”
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
Filmmaker Guy Ritchie’s take on the legend starring Sons of Anarchy’s Charlie Hunnam.
By the Grace of God – BBC Four – 9pm
This powerful 2018 drama centres on three men who set out to expose sexual abuse being hidden by the Catholic Church in France.
The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear – Comedy Central – 9pm
The second in the very funny spy spoof franchise.
Captain America: Civil War – Channel 4 – 9.20pm
Captain America and Iron Man become foes in this pivotal MCU entry.
Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie – W – 10pm
Famed documentary maker Louis Theroux turns his attention to Scientology in this feature-length film.
Out of Innocence – RTÉ One – 10pm
Fiona Shaw stars in this Irish drama based on the Kerry Babies case of 1984.
True Grit – ITV4 – 10.15pm
Jeff Bridges is excellent in this acclaimed second adaptation by the Coen Brothers of the Western novel of the same name.
Get Shorty – TG4 – 10.20pm
Our pick for tonight, this crime comedy follows Chili Palmer (John Travolta), a mobster and loan shark who inadvertently gets involved in feature film production.
Based on an Elmore Leonard novel and co-starring Danny DeVito, Gene Hackman and Rene Russo, Get Shorty is a very entertaining crime caper, with a dash of Hollywood satire thrown in for good measure.
The Mummy – RTÉ2 – 10.30pm
The critically-panned take on the classic horror franchise starring Tom Cruise.
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool – BBC Two – 10.30pm
A documentary about the legendary jazz musician.
Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man – Sky Arts – 10.50pm
Another music documentary, this time about singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen.
30 Days of Night – Horror Channel – 10.55pm
An Alaskan town is beset by vampires as it enters into a 30-day-long polar night in this very underrated horror flick.
Pet Sematary – Film4 – 11.15pm
The 2019 adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel of the same.
True Story – BBC One – 12.10am
James Franco and Jonah Hill star in this atmospheric true crime drama.
Warcraft – Channel 4 – 12.20am
An adaptation of the popular video game series.
A White, White Day – BBC Two – 12.55am
In this acclaimed Icelandic drama, a police chief mourning the recent death of his wife begins investigating a man he believes she was having an affair with.
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