Free films on TV this week

Free films on TV this week: 

Nope (2022)

Tuesday 6th May at 9pm on Film4 

Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer lead Jordan Peele’s genre-bending sci-fi horror film, a story about a mysterious object lurking in the skies above a California horse ranch. Nope is equal parts UFO thriller and biting Hollywood satire, rich with suspense.

Never Say Never Again (1983)

Wednesday 7th May at 8pm on ITV4

Sean Connery reprises the role of James Bond in this unofficial but stylish remake of Thunderball. While being on suspension for an uncharacteristic mistake, 007 is called upon when SPECTRE successfully steal two nuclear missiles. 

Their Finest (2016)

Thursday 8th May at 11pm on BBC Two

Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Richard E Grant and Bill Nighy star in this comedy drama set against the backdrop of the Blitz. As the war casts a long shadow over London, a determined young screenwriter (Arterton) finds herself immersed in the vibrant chaos of a major film production. This equally heartwarming and poignant tale beautifully balances romance and humour with the stark realities of wartime, ultimately crafting a moving tribute to the magic of filmmaking and the remarkable strength of women during extraordinary times.

The Equalizer (2014)

Friday 9th May on ITV1 and STV (Scotland) at 10:45pm 

Based on the popular 1980s TV series, The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington as Robert McCall, a retired secret agent now living a quiet life. However, when McCall encounters a young woman in trouble and finds himself unable to stand by, his actions inadvertently trigger a brutal one-man war against the ruthless Russian crime syndicate. Slick, stylish, and intensely satisfying, this action thriller, also starring Chloe Grace Moretz, delivers classic vengeance with a contemporary edge.

Rebecca (1940)

Saturday 10th May on Talking Pictures TV at 9:05pm

In Alfred Hitchcock's haunting adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's novel, Joan Fontaine plays a young, naive bride who marries a wealthy Cornish landowner (Laurence Olivier) only to find herself living in the pervasive shadow of his glamorous and mysteriously deceased first wife. As the new wife grapples with the servants' loyalty and the lingering presence of her predecessor, she is driven to the brink of madness, questioning her husband's true feelings. A masterclass in slow-burning suspense and a compelling romantic thriller based on du Maurier's novel of the same name.

Brooklyn (2015)

Sunday 11th May on BBC Two at 10:30pm

Set in the 1950s, a young Irish woman embarks on a transformative journey of love and self-discovery. Leaving the familiarity of her small Irish town for a new beginning in New York, Eilis (Saoirse Ronan) starts to build a life and even finds romance. However, an unexpected return to Ireland presents her with a profound dilemma, forcing her to choose between the two distinct worlds she now inhabits. Adapted from Colm Tóibín’s acclaimed novel and beautifully brought to life with Domhnall Gleeson and Julie Walters.

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Monday 12th May on ITV4 at 9pm

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is back in a desperate race against time to prevent a rogue agent from unleashing a devastating man-made virus. With only a single sample of the cure in existence the mission becomes intensely personal—and explosively dangerous. Director John Woo's unapologetically stylish action thriller sequel, also starring Thandiwe Newton, Dougray Scott, and Anthony Hopkins.

Men in Black International (2019)

Tuesday 13th May on Film4 at 9pm

The iconic suits are back, but this time with a global upgrade. Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tessa Thompson (Thor: Ragnarok) as sharp-suited agents on a mission to track down an extraterrestrial threat hiding within their own ranks. Their globe-trotting adventure takes them from the streets of London to the vibrant markets of Marrakech, armed with slick gadgets and facing a host of shape-shifting aliens. Keep an eye out for Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation) amidst the seriously weird alien encounters.

Alien Resurrection (1997)

Wednesday 14th May on ITV4 at 10:45pm

Two centuries after her death, Sigourney Weaver returns as Ripley, cloned by scientists who sought to extract the alien queen within her to breed a new race of xenomorphs. But when the monsters break free and turn on their creators, the human-alien hybrid Ripley must forge an uneasy alliance with a ragtag crew of smugglers, including Winona Ryder and Ron Perlman, in a desperate fight for survival.

She Said (2022)

Thursday 15th May on Film4 at 9pm

The gripping true story of the New York Times investigation that exposed Harvey Weinstein's decades of abuse unfolds in She Said, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning work of reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. This film powerfully honours the dedication and meticulous diligence of the journalists, and the profound bravery of survivors who came forward to bring the truth to light.