Need a weekend watch? Here’s 5 great movies on UK TV – including a “breathtaking” drama

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Hey there, fellow gaming enthusiast! If you find yourself scratching your head this weekend trying to decide which movie to stream up next, don’t worry – the small screen’s got your back! There’s a treasure trove of great films just waiting for you to hit play. Happy streaming! 😊

As a gaming aficionado, I’m all hyped up about the upcoming cinematic treats! In the next couple of days, I’ll be glued to my screen, witnessing Riz Ahmed star in what seems like a heart-pounding, gripping drama. On the other hand, I can’t wait to catch Arnold Schwarzenegger back in action in his latest sequel! It’s going to be an exciting couple of days ahead for sure!

Here, Digital Spy has rounded-up five of the best.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

In the 2019 film directed by Quentin Tarantino, the lead roles are played by Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. This movie focuses on an aging actor and his stuntman as they navigate the evolving world of Hollywood in 1969.

In the Past, the movie titled “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” garnered high acclaim. It boasted an impressive 86% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Moreover, Subculture Entertainment labeled it as a “masterpiece”.

The Netflix follow-up featuring Brad Pitt reprising his Academy Award-winning character Cliff Booth is soon to be released. Make sure to catch the original production tonight, if you haven’t already.

Airing Saturday at 10.10pm on Channel 4.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

In the world of the Terminator franchise, the second movie stands out as one of its best, bringing back Arnold Schwarzenegger to reprise his role as the robotic title character alongside Linda Hamilton, who plays Sarah Connor.

On Judgment Day, the T-800 Terminator takes on the role of protector for young John Connor, who will one day become the leader of the future resistance, since the malevolent AI network Skynet dispatches another Terminator to eliminate him.

The film maintained its gripping intensity, strong feminist message, and eerie prescience, according to The Daily Beast’s assessment in a recent review. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts an impressive 91% fresh rating.

Airing Saturday at 10.35pm on ITV. Available on ITVX afterwards.

My Week with Marilyn

In this 2011 biographical movie, the narrative centers around Marilyn Monroe’s time in London while filming “The Prince and the Showgirl,” with up-and-coming director Colin Clark acting as her guide.

In a new movie, Michelle Williams is cast as a renowned screen character, with Eddie Redmayne playing the part of Clark. Meanwhile, Kenneth Branagh assumes the role of the legendary Laurence Olivier, while Dougray Scott portrays playwright Arthur Miller, who was married to Marilyn Monroe at the time.

Metro noted that the film offers an “engrossing exploration of Marilyn Monroe’s inner struggles,” whereas MovieFreak described Williams’s acting as “exceptionally beautiful.

Airing Sunday morning at 12.05am on BBC One. Available on BBC iPlayer afterwards.

Sound of Metal

In the 2019 film, Riz Ahmed plays a drummer who experiences hearing loss. This production features acting from Olivia Cooke, known for her role in ‘House of the Dragon’, and Paul Raci, hailing from the cast of ‘Sing Sing’.

The film titled Sound of Metal received immense praise, with USA Today describing it as “awe-inspiring.” It currently boasts an impressive 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, nearly perfect.

The movie subsequently earned Sound and Editing Oscars, and it also received nominations across various prestigious categories like Best Picture and Best Actor (for Ahmed).

Airing Sunday morning at 1.15am on BBC Two. Available on BBC iPlayer afterwards.

Downton Abbey

Before the premiere of the new film “The Grand Finale”, ITV will air the first cinema adaptation of the “Downton Abbey” series, which was initially released in 2019 on the big screen.

Moving forward from the TV show, the film portrays a grand mansion getting ready for a royal visit, simultaneously with a plot unfolding where a killer intends to take down the monarchy.

Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, and Maggie Smith were some of the actors who came back for the movie, earning it a noteworthy 84% positive review rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Airing Sunday at 3.10pm on ITV1. Available on ITVX afterwards.

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2025-09-06 09:49