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An Irish thriller movie with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is on TV tonight

Published 18:17 12 Jun 2026 BST

Updated 18:24 12 Jun 2026 BST

Stephen Porzio
An Irish thriller movie with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is on TV tonight

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Starring Éanna Hardwicke (Saipan), the film was nominated for two IFTAs.

Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 12 June) is The Sparrow, the IFTA-nominated 2022 Irish thriller drama.

When Kevin inadvertedly causes a terrible tragedy, he keeps his involvement a secret. The teen then struggles with guilt "as his world unravels and consequences mount".

Praised upon release for its performances, rich themes, and tense atmosphere, the movie holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film was also nominated at the IFTA Awards in two categories: Best Actor, for newcomer at the time Ollie West, and Best Sound.

The Sparrow is airing on TV tonight on RTÉ One at 9.35pm. It's currently unavailable to rent or stream so now is the time to watch the movie.

Watch the trailer for The Sparrow right here:

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Commando - Film4 - 9pm

The cult '80s action flick with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol - E4 - 9pm

The fantastic action spy sequel starring Tom Cruise.

Uncommon Valor - Legend - 9pm

A Gene Hackman-led action war film from the '80s.

Riddick - Legend Xtra - 9pm

Vin Diesel's titular mercenary and fugitive is betrayed and left abandoned on a harsh, desolate planet in this underrated sci-fi action flick that will be getting a sequel soon.

Cat Ballou - TG4 - 9.55pm

The '60s Western comedy for which Lee Marvin won an Oscar.

The Hunt - Film4 - 11pm

Betty Gilpin stars in this modern, loose updating of The Most Dangerous Game that we've recommended before.

Queer - BBC Two - 11pm

Daniel Craig is excellent in this 2024 adaptation of William S. Burroughs' novella of the same name, directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Challengers).

Man on Fire - Legend - 11.10pm

Scott Glenn stars in this '80s action thriller movie, which later got a more famous remake starring Denzel Washington.

Thelma & Louise - RTÉ One - 11.25pm

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon are best friends on the run in this iconic buddy comedy-drama from director Ridley Scott.