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07th Oct 2018

Here are the 6 best movies on TV this Sunday

Dave Hanratty

Movies on TV Sunday 7 October

Sunday. Take it easy. Watch a movie.

Now that the Conor McGregor/Khabib Nurmagomedov affair is in the books – for now, at least – it’s time to get back to normal.

And what better way to spend your Sunday evening – 7 October – than by flaking out on the couch and watching a film? Or two? Or maybe even three?

Here are your options tonight…

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – ITV2 – 6.35pm

Diminutive adventurers struggle to get rid of coveted jewellery, part one.

Edward Scissorhands – Film 4 – 6.55pm

Tim Burton at arguably his most Tim Burton.

So iconic that it was parodied in a terrific Simpsons episode.

Passenger 57 – ITV4 – 9pm

Always bet on black. Sound advice from Wesley Snipes as he takes to the skies to thwart a violent terrorist.

Child 44 – RTÉ 2 – 9pm 

Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman and Paddy Considine attempt to solve an ice-cold mystery in this chilly adaptation of Tom Rob Smith’s bestselling novel.

Enter The Dragon – TCM – 9pm

Bruce Lee and his exceptional fashion choices headline in this genuine era-centric classic.

True Grit – Film 4 – 11.15pm

The Coen Brothers update a John Wayne western with style, humour and a damn-near unintelligible performance from Jeff Bridges.

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