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 Rises (2012)
Friday 11th September, ITV2 at 9pm
Eight years after taking the blame for Harvey Dent's crimes, a reclusive Bruce Wayne is forced back into action when the mercenary Bane threatens to destroy Gotham. Christian Bale returns as Batman, with Tom Hardy as Bane, and Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle.
The Driver (1978)
Saturday 12th September, Talking Pictures TV at 9.05pm
A getaway driver of unmatched skill runs jobs across a shadowy Los Angeles, always one step ahead of an obsessive detective determined to catch him. Walter Hill's stripped-down thriller trades dialogue for atmosphere. Ryan O'Neal stars as the Driver, alongside Bruce Dern and Isabelle Adjani.
Escape from Pretoria (2020)
Sunday 13th September, Film4 at 9pm
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In this true-story drama, jailed anti-apartheid activists Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee refuse to accept their fate, as Tim secretly crafts wooden keys to unlock the doors between them and freedom. Daniel Radcliffe stars alongside Daniel Webber.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023)
Monday 14th September, Film4 at 9pm
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After learning an old friend is dying, Harold Fry sets out to post his reply, but keeps walking instead, journeying the length of England on foot and confronting old regrets along the way. Jim Broadbent stars as Harold, with Penelope Wilton as his wife Maureen.
Sicario (2015)
Tuesday 15th September, BBC One at 10.40pm
Idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer joins a task force targeting Mexican drug cartels, only to be dragged into a murky world of black-ops tactics where justice and vengeance blur. Emily Blunt stars as Kate, with Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro as rogue narco agents.
Just Mercy (2019)
Wednesday 16th September, BBC Three at 10.35pm
In this true-story drama, Fresh out of Harvard Law School, lawyer Bryan Stevenson heads to Alabama to defend the wrongly condemned, taking on the case of Walter McMillian, sentenced to death for a crime he likely didn't commit. Michael B. Jordan stars as Bryan Stevenson, alongside Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson.
The Theory of Everything (2014)
Thursday 17th September, Film4 at 9pm
Diagnosed with motor neurone disease at Cambridge, young physicist Stephen Hawking defies expectations with the support of his wife Jane, going on to revolutionise science as his body steadily fails him. Eddie Redmayne stars as Stephen Hawking, with Felicity Jones as Jane Wilde Hawking.
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.
