A star-studded war drama movie is airing on TV tonight

The film is based on true events.

Based on true events, the movie follows seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who travel to the front lines of World War II.

This is in a bid to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners.

Clooney also stars in the film, alongside an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hugh Bonneville and Cate Blanchett.

The Monuments Men earned mixed reviews from critics upon release, with some arguing that it failed to strike a consistent tone between a harrowing war drama and a lighter heist caper.

That said, the gorgeous period decor and the cast of stars make it still worth seeking out.

The movie is airing tonight on BBC Four at 10pm. It is also available to stream on Disney+.

Here are the other movies airing on TV tonight:

King Kong - Sky Showcase - 8.30pm

The great 2005 version starring Adrien Brody, Andy Serkis, Jack Black and Naomi Watts.

Lord of War - Legend - 9pm

The cult Nicolas Cage-led crime thriller about weapons dealing that we recently recommended.

The Equalizer 2 / Taken - Film4 - 9pm

A double bill of modern classic vigilante action thrillers.

Olympus Has Fallen - ITV4 - 9pm

In this fun action flick that launched a franchise, Gerard Butler's secret service agent must save the US President after the White House is taken over by terrorists.

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery - Comedy Central - 9pm

"Groovy, baby!"

The War of the Worlds - Sky Arts - 9pm

The 1953 version of H.G. Wells' classic alien invasion tale.

Green Zone - TG4 - 9.30pm

Another war drama with Matt Damon, except this film is set during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Spectre - RTÉ One - 9.40pm

Daniel Craig faces off against Christopher Waltz's villain in his fourth outing as Bond.

Meet the Fockers - Channel 4 - 10.30pm

Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman join the cast of this Ben Stiller/Robert De Niro-starring comedy about meeting the in-laws.

The Silence of the Lambs - RTÉ2 - 10.45pm

The only horror movie to ever win the Best Picture Oscar.

The Deer Hunter - Legend - 10.45pm

Christopher Walken and Robert De Niro headline this powerful ’70s drama about the impact the Vietnam War has on a trio of friends from Pennsylvania.

Stand Up Guys - Comedy Central - 11pm

Al Pacino, Alan Arkin and Christopher Walken play veteran criminals in this forgettable crime comedy.

Cobra - ITV4 - 11.20pm

Sylvester Stallone stars in this cult '80s action flick as a maverick cop who must protect a witness from a murderous cult.

Narrow Margin - Legend Xtra - 11.20pm

A ’90s neo-noir action thriller starring Anne Archer and Gene Hackman.