We're back with another dose of recommendations after trawling through the TV listings so you don't have to, finding four decent movies on TV tonight.
There's definitely a good bit of choice tonight, with a bit of something for everyone. There's a stunning drama, an action flick, a soppy romcom, and a late night comedy. What more could you want?
Movies On TV Tonight
In The Name Of The Father: RTE 2, 9.30pm
Year: 1993
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Alison Crosbie
Plot: A man's coerced confession to an I.R.A. bombing he did not commit results in the imprisonment of his father as well. An English lawyer fights to free them. One of Daniel Day-Lewis' greatest performances during a remarkable period in Irish history.
Rating: 94% (Rotten Tomatoes)
Fast & Furious 7: Virgin Media One, 10pm
Year: 2015
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson
Plot: Nothing like a bit of late night action. Dominic and his family are caught in a quagmire when Shaw's brother seeks bloody revenge. They must not only deal with their enemy but also save a crucial program from falling into the wrong hands. Featuring the last appearance from Paul Walker before his tragic death.
Rating: 81% (Rotten Tomatoes)
Sliding Doors: BBC 1, 10.45pm
Year: 1998
Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch
Plot: This is an interesting concept for a movie, and plays as two films within one. Helen is fired from her job at a PR company. While returning home, she misses the train, but in a parallel universe, she catches the train, which triggers a completely different turn of events. We see what would have happened in both timelines, one where she makes the train and one where she doesn't.
Rating: 63% (Rotten Tomatoes)
Bad Neighbours: Channel 4, 11.05pm
Year: 2014
Cast: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron
Plot: Mac and Kelly's peaceful suburban life is offset by a fraternity house next door, which is inhabited by constantly partying college students who refuse to be quiet no matter how hard the couple try. A decent late-night comedy.
Rating: 73% (Rotten Tomatoes)
