One of the best Western movies of this century is on TV tonight

The film's stature has only improved since its initial release.

Based on the novel The Open Range Men, the film is set in the 19th century. Its story centres around Boss Spearman (Robert Duvall, The Godfather) and his cowhands, Charley (Costner) and Mose (Abraham Benrubi, ER), who are driving cattle across a large expanse of country.

"When Mose ventures into a sparse village to buy a few necessities, he is met with violent hostility from Denton Baxter (Michael Gambon, Layer Cake), an affluent landowner, and his right-hand man, Poole (James Russo, Beverly Hills Cop)," the plot synopsis.

"When Mose doesn't come back, Boss and Charley realise he's in trouble, so they plot to get him back and get revenge on those who captured him."

Co-starring Annette Bening (American Beauty) and Diego Luna (Andor), Open Range was a solid hit both at the box office and with critics.

The movie earned particular praise for Costner and Duvall's chemistry, as well as for the film's cinematography and climactic shootout.

Its stature has only improved since its release, with many publications - including Collider and Entertainment Weekly - placing Open Range on their lists of the best Westerns of the 21st century.

Open Range is airing on TV tonight/tomorrow morning on Film4 at 1.05am. It is also currently streaming on Channel 4's website.

Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:

Wrath of Man - Film4 - 9pm

One of director Guy Ritchie's best movies, this heist thriller stars Jason Statham as a cash truck security guard in LA who is on a secret mission.

The Rock - Comedy Central - 9pm

In this deliriously fun action flick, a former SAS captain (Sean Connery) and an FBI chemist (Nicolas Cage) team up to stop a rogue general (Ed Harris) from launching chemical weapons on Alcatraz Island into San Francisco.

Welcome to the Punch - Legend - 9pm

James McAvoy is a troubled cop on the hunt for an elusive thief (Mark Strong) in this solid British crime thriller.

The Game - Legend Xtra - 9pm

Michael Douglas stars in this gripping, stylish thriller as a wealthy investment banker whose life becomes a living nightmare after being given a mysterious birthday gift by his brother (Sean Penn).

Sister Act - Virgin Media Two - 9pm

Whoopi Goldberg stars in this beloved '90s comedy as a lounge singer forced to hide in a convent after being placed in a witness protection program.

The World's End - ITV4 - 9.05pm

The third (and for our money, most underrated) entry in Edgar Wright, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg's 'Cornetto Trilogy'.

Love Actually - RTÉ One - 9.35pm

Final Destination 2 - MTV - 10pm

The hit horror sequel, which we've argued in the past has the "greatest car crash scene in cinema history".

Just Friends - Sky Max - 10pm

In this well-liked comedy, Ryan Reynolds plays a formerly unpopular teen turned super buff record producer who returns to his hometown as a successful man, but quickly reverts to his dorkier ways when surrounded by family and past crushes.

Walk the Line - TG4 - 10.15pm

Joaquin Phoenix is Johnny Cash in this excellent music biopic.

Slumdog Millionaire - BBC Two - 11pm

Danny Boyle's India-set Oscar Best Picture winner

Challengers - BBC One - 11.10pm

Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist and Zendaya star as tennis prodigies caught in a love triangle in this fun sports romance with a banging soundtrack.

Expend4bles - ITV4 - 11.10pm

Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone return in the recent fourth entry of their Expendables action film franchise.

Sexy Beast - Film4 - 11.20pm

This legendary 2000 crime thriller centres around a British ex-criminal (Ray Winstone) who has blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise.

His idyll, however, is shattered by the arrival of a terrifying old acquaintance (Ben Kingsley), who is dead set on persuading him to take on one last big job.

Grown Ups 2 - Comedy Central - 11.45pm

Adam Sandler and his pals headline this comedy sequel that was a hit at the box office but not with critics.

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