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

The film is noteworthy for being mostly shot in Ireland.

The film stars former MMA artist Gina Carano (Deadpool) as Mallory Kane, a highly trained operative for a government security contractor whose missions take her to the world's most dangerous areas.

Not long after Mallory successfully frees a journalist being held hostage, she's betrayed and left for dead on assignment in Dublin by someone in her own agency.

"Knowing her survival depends on learning the truth behind the double-cross, Mallory uses her black-ops training to set a trap," the plot synopsis adds.

"But when things go awry, Mallory knows she'll die unless she can turn the tables on her adversary."

Surrounding Carano in Haywire's cast are several A-list actors, including Antonio Banderas, Bill Paxton, Channing Tatum, Ewan McGregor, Michael Douglas, and Michael Fassbender.

Mostly shot in Ireland, the film earned very positive reviews from critics upon release.

Its supporting cast, its time-shuffling screenplay by Lem Dobbs (The Limey) and the stripped-back way Soderbergh shoots his action scenes - showcasing Carano's physicality and stunts - were singled out for particular praise.

Haywire airs on Legend at 9pm. It is also currently streaming on Prime Video.

Here’s a list of the other movies on TV tonight:

Dogman – Channel 4 – 12.15am

A gentle dog groomer living in a poor suburb finds himself pitted against a violent former boxer who has been terrorising his neighbourhood.

The Report – RTÉ 2 – 9.30pm

A senator recruits an idealistic member of her staff to lead an investigation of the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program created in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

Stardust – ITV2 – 6.25pm

Fantasy adventure, based on Neil Gaiman's novel, with Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Mark Strong and Sienna Miller. Narrated by Ian McKellen.

Castle Freak – Legend Xtra – 10.55pm

A devastating conflict erupts between humans and intelligent primates in a post-apocalyptic future.

War for the Planet of the Apes – ITV1 – 10.15pm

A devastating conflict erupts between humans and intelligent primates in a post-apocalyptic future.