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26th Apr 2021

The five best movies on TV tonight

James Fenton

If you’re sizzling with sunburn after a weekend of fine weather, there are plenty of movies on TV tonight to help cool you down.

Tonight’s selection is a decent mix of drama, sci-fi and comedy, featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Wind down with this little lot this Monday evening…

The Martian – Film4 – 6.15pm

A dinnertime treat as Matt Damon heads to Mars, about as far away from his beloved Dalkey as he can get.

Coming to America – Comedy Central – 9pm

The classic 1980s comedy which has Eddie Murphy in the lead role.

Independence Day: Resurgence – 9pm – Film4

The 2016 sci-fi sequel starring Jeff Goldblum and Liam Hemsworth.

Babel – TG4 – 9.30pm

The 2006 Oscar-nominated drama built on multiple storylines which take place in Morocco, Japan, Mexico and the United States. Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett take their places among an ensemble cast.

Ray & Liz – Film4 – 11.20pm

A British drama based on director Richard Billingham’s childhood growing up in the Thatcher era.

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