An excellent modern action movie is airing on TV tonight

The film is noteworthy for being the first sequel in its lead actor's career.

The sequel sees Marine Corps veteran and DIA agent Robert McCall (two-time Oscar-winner Washington, Training Day) trying to live a peaceful life in Boston as a Lyft driver.

After one of his close friends (Oscar-winner Melissa Leo, The Fighter) is killed, however, McCall seeks revenge alongside his former DIA partner (Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us).

The first sequel of Washington's career, it is clear what attracted the legendary actor to The Equalizer 2 with its compelling lead character, bone-crunching action and punchy script.

The real highlight, though, is the movie's climactic coastal shootout set amidst a hurricane.

The Equalizer 2 is airing on TV tonight on Film4 at 9pm. It is also available to stream on Channel 4's website, as well as the services NOW and Prime Video.

The Equalizer 2 Trailer

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Big Trouble in Little China - Comedy Central - 9pm

The cult action comedy from director John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing) about a hard-boiled truck driver (Kurt Russell), who gets caught up in a conflict within San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Warrior - Legend - 9pm

Tom Hardy stars in this excellent sports drama as a troubled former Marine who returns home and enters a mixed martial arts tournament with a huge cash prize, but winds up competing against his estranged brother.

The Fan - Legend Xtra - 9pm

This very watchable ’90s sports-focused psychological thriller follows a star baseball player (Wesley Snipes) who becomes the unhealthy focus of a down-on-his-luck salesman (two-time Oscar-winner Robert De Niro).

Kill Bill: Volume 1 - ITV4 - 10pm

The first part of Quentin Tarantino's martial arts epic.

Where Eagles Dare - BBC Four - 10pm

A '60s World War II adventure film starring Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton.

The Straight Story / Lynch/Oz - Film4 - 11.20pm / 1.35am

David Lynch's Oscar-nominated biographical drama, followed by a documentary about the filmmaker.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 - BBC One - 11.20pm

The fourth entry in the dystopian action franchise.

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