Film4 movies tonight tv guide.
Last updated: Thursday 28 August 2025 at 07:43 BST
Film4 – Quick Reference Schedule
| Time | Title | Genre | Starring | Brief Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45 AM | Channel Close | Broadcast End | – | End of broadcast – channel goes off‑air. |
| 11:00 AM | Mysterious Island | Sci‑fi Adventure | Michael Craig, Herbert L. | Civil‑War soldiers drift in a balloon to an uncharted island of giant creatures. |
| 1:05 PM | Starman | Sci‑fi Fantasy Romance | Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen | An alien stranded on Earth falls for a widow, assuming her dead husband’s identity. |
| 3:20 PM | The Man from Laramie | Western | James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy | A cavalry officer seeks revenge and clashes with a sadistic rancher’s son. |
| 5:25 PM | It Should Happen to You | Comedy | Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon | A publicity‑seeking actress rents a billboard, catapulting her to fame. |
| 7:10 PM | 13 Going on 30 | Romantic Comedy | Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo | A teen wishes to be grown‑up and awakens 17 years later as an adult. |
| 9:00 PM | Beast | Action Thriller | Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley | A father and his teenage daughters are hunted by a rogue lion on the savanna. |
| 10:50 PM | Seriously Red | Romantic Comedy | Krew Boylan | A failing realtor tries to become the world’s greatest Dolly Parton impersonator. |
| 12:45 AM | Wild Card | Action Thriller | Jason Statham, Michael Angarano | A Vegas bodyguard with a gambling problem crosses a mob boss. |
| 2:30 AM | Thief | Crime Drama | Richard Crenna, Angie Dickinson | A paroled thief plans one last heist before going straight. |
| 4:00 AM | Channel Close | Broadcast End | – | End of broadcast – channel goes off‑air. |
Film4 – Expanded Schedule Details
3:45 AM – Channel Close
Genre: Broadcast End. The day’s programming concludes and the Film4 signal is taken off‑air.
11:00 AM – Mysterious Island
Genre: Sci‑fi Adventure.
Starring: Michael Craig and Herbert L.
Expanded Synopsis: In the midst of the American Civil War, a daring group of soldiers escape the battlefield aboard a makeshift balloon. Their unexpected descent lands them on an uncharted island teeming with gigantic, prehistoric‑like creatures. As they scramble to survive, alliances form, secrets surface, and the line between wonder and terror blurs in this high‑stakes adventure.
1:05 PM – Starman
Genre: Sci‑fi Fantasy Romance.
Starring: Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen.
Expanded Synopsis: After crash‑landing on Earth, an extraterrestrial takes on the identity of a dead astronaut to blend in. He becomes intimately involved with a grieving widow, sparking a poignant romance that forces him to choose between returning home and staying with the one he loves. Director John Carpenter weaves themes of identity, loss, and humanity into a lyrical, otherworldly love story.
3:20 PM – The Man from Laramie
Genre: Western.
Starring: James Stewart and Arthur Kennedy.
Expanded Synopsis: A hard‑nosed cavalry officer arrives in a dusty frontier town seeking vengeance for his brother’s murder. The quest leads him into a bitter feud between a seasoned rancher and his ruthless son. The film explores the moral complexities of justice, loyalty, and the unforgiving landscape of the Old West.
5:25 PM – It Should Happen to You
Genre: Comedy.
Starring: Judy Holliday and Jack Lemmon.
Expanded Synopsis: An ambitious actress, desperate for fame, strikes a bargain with a billboard company to rent a massive advertising board in Times Square. Her name becomes a city‑wide sensation overnight, thrusting her into a whirlwind of celebrity, media scrutiny, and personal reflection about what true success really means.
7:10 PM – 13 Going on 30
Genre: Romantic Comedy.
Starring: Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo.
Expanded Synopsis: Jenna, a 13‑year‑old with a vivid imagination, wishes to be a grown‑up. She awakens as a thirty‑year‑old woman, navigating the bewildering world of adult responsibilities, relationships, and career ambitions, all while retaining the innocence and optimism of her teenage self. The film balances humour with heartfelt moments about growing up and staying true to yourself.
9:00 PM – Beast
Genre: Action Thriller.
Starring: Idris Elba and Sharlto Copley.
Expanded Synopsis: While on a family safari in the African savanna, a father and his two teenage daughters become prey for a massive, rogue lion. The tension‑filled chase across open plains tests their survival instincts, familial bonds, and courage as they fight to outwit the relentless predator.
10:50 PM – Seriously Red
Genre: Romantic Comedy.
Starring: Krew Boylan.
Expanded Synopsis: After a series of failed ventures, real‑estate agent Krew decides to reinvent herself as the world’s greatest Dolly Parton impersonator. Her outrageous quest for fame becomes a hilarious exploration of identity, ambition, and the absurd lengths one will go to achieve a dream.
12:45 AM – Wild Card
Genre: Action Thriller.
Starring: Jason Statham and Michael Angarano.
Expanded Synopsis: A Las Vegas bodyguard with a gambling addiction gets entangled with a ruthless mob boss after a high‑stakes bet goes wrong. The resulting cat‑and‑mouse chase through neon‑lit streets blends adrenaline‑pumping fights with a gritty look at redemption and loyalty.
2:30 AM – Thief
Genre: Crime Drama.
Starring: Richard Crenna and Angie Dickinson.
Expanded Synopsis: Paroled after years behind bars, Richard Crenna’s character is a seasoned thief desperate to secure one final, lucrative burglary. The heist forces him to confront his past, protect his estranged family, and decide whether a clean slate is worth the risk.
4:00 AM – Channel Close
Genre: Broadcast End. Film4 signs off for the night, ending the curated lineup of movies and programs.
All programming listed above is part of Film4’s curated daily schedule, showcasing a mix of classic and contemporary cinema.