The film was nominated for six Oscars, winning two.

The actor plays a character also named Anthony, an 80-year-old man who refuses all assistance from his daughter, Anne (Oscar-winner Olivia Colman, Joyride).

The octogenarian's grip on reality is unravelling, however. As he struggles to make sense of his changing circumstances, "he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality".

Directed by Florian Zellner (The Son), who adapted the movie from his play Le Père, The Father also stars Imogen Poots (Green Room), Mark Gatiss (Sherlock), Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense) and Rufus Sewell (Old).

Acclaimed for Hopkins' lead turn and the immersive way the film puts the viewer in the headspace of someone losing their mind, the psychological drama holds a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score.

It was also nominated for six Oscars, with Hopkins taking home the Best Actor prize and Zellner and co-writer Christopher Hampton (Atonement) winning in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.

The Father is on TV tonight on Film4 at 11.20pm. It will also be available to stream on Channel 4's website from Thursday, 12 March.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

The Equalizer - Film4 - 9pm

A very solid action thriller with Denzel Washington that launched a trilogy.

Ted - Sky One - 9pm

"Thunder buddies for life."

The Man with the Golden Gun - ITV4 - 9pm

Roger Moore's 007 faces off against the title villain (Christopher Lee) in this '70s James Bond entry that is widely considered one of the worst in the franchise.

Mechanic: Resurrection - Legend - 9pm

A pretty forgettable Jason Statham action sequel.

Highlander III: The Final Destination - Legend Xtra - 9pm

Also known as Highlander III: The Sorcerer in some parts, this poorly regarded third entry in the fantasy franchise sees Christopher Lambert reprise his role as an immortal Scottish warrior.

Vengeance: A Love Story - Legend Xtra - 11pm

Nicolas Cage plays a vigilante policeman in this 2017 action thriller.

The Sentinel - Legend - 11.05pm

Michael Douglas stars in this 2006 political action thriller as a US Secret Service special agent who is suspected of treason.

The Rhythm Section - Film4 - 1.15am

In this 2020 action thriller partially shot in Ireland, a grieving woman (Blake Lively) seeks revenge after discovering that the plane crash that killed her family was a terrorist attack.