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 Wicker Man (1973)
Thursday 23rd April, BBC Four at 10:00pm
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A police officer arrives on a remote island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl, but the locals are not especially helpful. Their traditions and behaviour raise more questions the longer he stays. Edward Woodward stars as the officer, with Christopher Lee as the island’s quietly imposing leader.
Mr & Mrs Smith (2005)
Friday 24th April, LEGEND at 9:00pm
A married couple begin to suspect there is more to each other than meets the eye. Both are skilled assassins working for different organisations, sent to murder the other without realising the conflict of interest. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play the deadly couple in this surprisingly funny action film.
Minority Report (2002)
Saturday 25th April, ITV1 at 10:20pm
In a future where crimes can be predicted before they happen, a police officer finds himself accused of something he has not yet done. As he is forced to go on the run, he starts to understand how the system he once trusted has turned against him. Tom Cruise stars in this sci-fi thriller loosely based on Philip K. Dick's 1956 novella.
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Sunday 26th April, BBC Three at 9:00pm
In this British rom-com classic, a group of friends drift in and out of each other’s lives while an exciting new relationship slowly takes shape along the way. Hugh Grant plays Charles, whose awkward charm leads him into the path of Andie MacDowell‘s Carrie, as the two keep running into each other at all the wrong moments.
Rocky V (1990)
Monday 27th April, ITV4 at 9:00pm
After spending years in the ring, boxing legend Rocky Balboa finally steps away from boxing and tries to build a quieter life. However, this proves difficult when he begins training a young fighter whose ambition starts to interfere with Rocky’s new life. Sylvester Stallone returns as the Italian stallion for this fifth entry in the longstanding boxing series.
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Tuesday 28th April, Film4 at 9:00pm
A murder on a luxury train leaves every passenger under suspicion. As the journey is halted, a detective begins to question each of them, slowly piecing together what happened. Kenneth Branagh plays Hercule Poirot, joined by a large ensemble cast including Daisy Ridley and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Odd Man Out (1947)
Wednesday 29th April, Talking Pictures TV at 9:10pm
In Belfast, a wounded man tries to stay out of sight after a robbery goes wrong. As he moves through the city, his situation becomes more desperate. James Mason plays the man on the run, in a film that focuses as much on atmosphere as it does on plot.
On the Basis of Sex (2018)
Thursday 30th April, BBC Two at 11:00pm
At the start of her career, Ruth Bader Ginsburg takes on a case that could challenge long standing assumptions in US law. Working alongside her husband, she builds an argument that pushes against the system. Felicity Jones plays Ginsburg, with Armie Hammer as her supportive partner.
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.
