Whatever you’re in the mood for, take a look at our top free films available to watch this week on Freesat.
Free films on TV this week:
The Dark Knight (2008)
Friday 8th May, ITV/STV at 10:45pm
Bruce Wayne’s fight against organised crime takes a darker turn with the arrival of the Joker, a criminal who’s much more interested in chaos than money or power. As Gotham begins to unravel, Batman is pushed further than ever before. The film marks Christian Bale’s first outing as Batman, opposite Heath Ledger’s unforgettable performance as the Joker.
Kingsman The Golden Circle (2017)
Saturday 9th May, Film4 at 9:00pm
When the Kingsman organisation is wiped out, Eggsy and Merlin are forced to seek help from their American counterparts. The mission soon expands into a larger battle involving a powerful drug empire and a new set of eccentric allies. Taron Egerton returns as Eggsy, with Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and Pedro Pascal joining the action.
1917 (2019)
Sunday 10th May, BBC Three at 9:00pm
This First World War drama is filmed to appear as though it unfolds in a single continuous shot. In it, two young soldiers are sent across enemy territory with orders that could save hundreds of lives. The task sounds straightforward, but every step brings new danger. George MacKay and Dean Charles Chapman star.
A Bigger Splash (2015)
Monday 11th May, BBC Two at 11:00pm
A quiet holiday on a remote Italian island becomes increasingly tense when an old friend arrives uninvited, bringing his daughter along with him. Old relationships and unresolved feelings quickly rise back to the surface. Tilda Swinton stars as a recovering rock musician, with Ralph Fiennes bringing chaotic energy to the role of her former partner.
The Theory of Everything (2014)
Tuesday 12th May, BBC Two at 11:50pm
The life and groundbreaking work of Stephen Hawking is explored through his early years at Cambridge, and his relationship with Jane Wilde. As his career develops, he is also forced to confront the effects of motor neurone disease. Eddie Redmayne plays Hawking, alongside Felicity Jones as Jane.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
Wednesday 13th May, Film4 at 9:00pm
In this blockbuster Marvel sequel, Eddie Brock continues in his terrifying relationship unpredictable alien symbiote Venom, though the arrangement remains far from peaceful. Things become even more dangerous when another symbiote appears in the form of serial killer Cletus Kasady. Tom Hardy returns in the lead role, with Woody Harrelson appearing as Carnage.
Moon (2009)
Thursday 14th May, 4Seven at 11:40pm
Near the end of a long solo assignment on a lunar base, Sam Bell begins to notice strange inconsistencies in his daily routine. Isolation and routine slowly give way to paranoia as he starts questioning what is really happening around him. Sam Rockwell carries much of the film alone, with Kevin Spacey voicing the base’s AI assistant GERTY.
Absolutely Fabulous The Movie (2016)
Friday 15th May, BBC Three at 11:00pm
British comedy icons Eddy and Patsy bring their usual chaos to the big screen after a disastrous incident leaves them fleeing to the south of France. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley return to their legendary roles, with plenty of celebrity cameos along the way.
Remember, if you’re not around that night you can set up a planned recording and watch these films whenever you’re ready with your Freesat 4K TV Box! Find out how to record free-to-view TV with Freesat. Find more of our film top picks this week on our Showcase.
