“Tender and heartbreaking” dark drama with stacked Hollywood cast is on TV tonight

The award-winning Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is being shown on TV tonight.

In 2017, the crime drama titled “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” directed by Martin McDonagh, revolves around a mother who chooses to rent out three roadside billboards to draw attention to her daughter’s unsolved murder and urge the police for action.

Tonight at 9pm, you can catch the movie on Film4. Additionally, if you miss it, you’ll have the chance to stream it on Channel 4’s online platform.

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This movie features an impressive ensemble of actors such as Frances McDormand from “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” Woody Harrelson known for “The Hunger Games,” Sam Rockwell famed in “The White Lotus,” Abbie Cornish recognized in “Jack Ryan,” Lucas Hedges who starred in “Boy Erased,” and Peter Dinklage, a well-known figure from “Game of Thrones.

As a gamer, I’d say: Man, this game has swept the awards! It bagged five BAFTAs, four Golden Globes, and even took home two Oscars. To top it off, it was also up for the Best Picture award at the Oscars!

Many critics have highly praised “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” with a remarkable 90% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on more than 400 reviews.

The movie review from Film Companion stated that the movie is a powerful blend of sorrowful, amusing, fierce, affectionate, and heart-rending elements, with outstanding acting performances. Meanwhile, Empire described it as being both humorous and gruesome, with stunning visual beauty.

In a career marked by captivating acts, this role might just be Frances McDormand’s most enchanting performance to date, as suggested in the review from the Arizona Republic.

The Guardian’s review states: “This film provides no definite comfort regarding its tone, narrative progression, or who you should find amusing. However, Frances McDormand skillfully maintains the balance: she portrays a character akin to Mother Courage, determined in action and persistently preserving her sense of order and humor.

Tonight at 9pm, I’ll be tuning into Film4 to catch “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” For those who miss it or want to watch it again, it will be available on Channel 4 for streaming afterwards. And if you’re a Disney+ subscriber, you can stream it too!

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2025-06-13 17:49

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