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:
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Thursday 2nd April, ITV1 at 11:15pm
Indy is back, this time pulled into a Cold War-era mystery involving a strange artefact with unknown powers. As with past adventures, the job quickly turns into a globe-trotting adventure, with old secrets and new enemies along the way. Harrison Ford returns as the whip-cracking Jones, with Shia LaBeouf and Cate Blanchett co-starring.
A Few Good Men (1992)
Friday 3rd April, Film4 at 6:20pm
A military trial brings a young Navy lawyer up against a case that is far bigger than he expected, after the investigation begins to expose the truth. Tom Cruise plays Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, with Jack Nicholson as the commanding officer at the centre of the case giving an Oscar-nominated performance, plus Demi Moore as part of the legal team in this gripping courtroom drama.
That Summer! (1979)
Saturday 4th April, Talking Pictures TV at 9:05pm
Set in a seaside town, this coming-of-age story follows a group of teenagers as they move to Torquay, only to have their seaside fun interrupted by a rebellious local gang. Ray Winstone appears in an early role in this 70s British drama.
The Imitation Game (2014)
Sunday 5th April, BBC Two at 10:00pm
The Imitation Game is based on the true story of a team of codebreakers, led by Alan Turing, who cracked the German military’s Enigma code during the Second World War, and changed the course of history by doing so. Benedict Cumberbatch plays Turing, with Keira Knightley as his colleague Joan Clarke.
Peter Rabbit (2018)
Monday 6th April, BBC One at 3:50pm
Beatrix Potter’s mischievous rabbit gets a modern outing as he continues his long running feud with Mr McGregor over control of the garden. In this revival – based on the beloved children’s book series - James Corden voices Peter, with Domhnall Gleeson as McGregor and Rose Byrne appearing as the sympathetic local resident Bea.
Brooklyn (2015)
Tuesday 7th April, BBC One at 10:40pm
Leaving Ireland behind for a new life in New York, a young woman finds herself torn between two countries and two futures. Saoirse Ronan plays Eilis, with Emory Cohen and Domhnall Gleeson appearing as the two men who shape her choices in this heartfelt drama.
Jules (2023)
Wednesday 8th April, Film4 at 9:00pm
An elderly widower’s quiet life is disrupted when a UFO lands in his small town, bringing an unexpected visitor into one man’s world. An unlikely bond in this sci-fi film with a heart, starring Ben Kingsley in the central role, with Harriet Sansom Harris and Jane Curtin supporting.
Respect (2021)
Thursday 9th April, BBC Two at 11:00pm
The life of Aretha Franklin is brought to the screen, following her journey from a young singer to a global music icon. Alongside the rise to fame, the film explores the personal struggles that shaped her voice and career. Jennifer Hudson takes on the role of Franklin, in a performance that earned her the 2022 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.
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.
