Sky Cinema Thriller TV guide
Last updated: Saturday 27 September 2025 at 11:37 BST
Sky Cinema Thriller schedule
| Time | Title | Genre | Starring | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Melancholia | Drama | Jeroen Krabbe, Susannah Yo | A German ex‑pat in London is forced to confront his past when he is hired to assassinate a Chilean murderer visiting the city. |
| 7:40 AM | He Went That Way | Crime drama | Zachary Quinto, Jacob Elordi | An animal trainer unwittingly picks up a serial killer on a road‑trip, turning a routine journey into a nightmare. |
| 9:30 AM | Ocean’s Twelve | Crime caper sequel | George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts | The crooks reunite when an old enemy forces them to repay the money they stole three years earlier. |
| 11:50 AM | Ocean’s Thirteen | Comedy crime caper sequel | George Clooney, Al Pacino, Brad Pitt | The team must enlist an old foe to take on a casino boss who double‑crossed them. |
| 1:55 PM | Patriot Games | Political thriller | Harrison Ford, Sean Bean | A former CIA officer thwarts an IRA splinter group’s assassination plot, only to become the target of a vengeful terrorist. |
| 3:55 PM | Nightcrawler | Crime drama | Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo | A petty crook builds a lucrative business filming crime scenes for news broadcasters. |
| 5:55 PM | Inferno | Thriller | Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones | Amnesiac Professor Robert Langdon races to stop a lethal virus from killing millions. |
| 8:00 PM | The Beekeeper | Thriller | Jason Statham | A man discovers a loved one has been scammed and seeks revenge on those responsible. |
| 10:00 PM | True Romance | Crime thriller | Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper | A newly‑wed couple flee with $5 million worth of stolen cocaine, pursued by the mob. |
| 12:10 AM | Vanilla Sky | Thriller remake | Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz | A playboy’s life shatters after an attempted murder sends him into a surreal, dream‑like sequence. |
| 2:30 AM | Lawless | Crime drama | Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke | Three brothers running a Depression‑era bootlegging operation clash with a corrupt sheriff. |
| 4:30 AM | Some Other Woman | Thriller | Ashley Greene | While on an island for her husband’s work, a woman meets a stranger who begins to take over her life. |
| 6:10 AM | Dangerous Waters | Thriller | Odeya Rush, Eric Dane | A sailing holiday becomes a nightmare when a woman discovers the dark past of her mother’s new boyfriend. |
Sky Cinema Thriller TV guide schedule
Jump straight to the programme you’re interested in:
- 6:00 AM – Melancholia
- 7:40 AM – He Went That Way
- 9:30 AM – Ocean’s Twelve
- 11:50 AM – Ocean’s Thirteen
- 1:55 PM – Patriot Games
- 3:55 PM – Nightcrawler
- 5:55 PM – Inferno
- 8:00 PM – The Beekeeper
- 10:00 PM – True Romance
- 12:10 AM – Vanilla Sky
- 2:30 AM – Lawless
- 4:30 AM – Some Other Woman
- 6:10 AM – Dangerous Waters
Programme details
Melancholia – 6:00 AM
Genre: Drama
Starring: Jeroen Krabbe, Susannah Yo
This Sky Cinema Thriller feature follows a German ex‑pat living in London who is pulled back into a violent past when a mysterious client hires him to eliminate a Chilean murderer visiting the capital. The film blends suspense with a deep‑seated personal conflict, offering a fresh take on the classic assassin‑story.
He Went That Way – 7:40 AM
Genre: Crime drama
Starring: Zachary Quinto, Jacob Elordi
An animal trainer, played by Quinto, embarks on a routine road‑trip that takes a dark turn when he unknowingly shares a vehicle with a serial killer (Elordi). The tension builds as the trainer must outwit his murderous companion, making for a gripping early‑morning thriller on Sky Cinema Thriller.
Ocean’s Twelve – 9:30 AM
Genre: Crime caper sequel
Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts
The crew reunites when an old adversary forces them to repay the sum they stole three years earlier. With clever twists and stylish heists, this sequel adds another thrilling chapter to the Ocean’s saga, perfect for today’s TV schedule on Sky Cinema Thriller.
Ocean’s Thirteen – 11:50 AM
Genre: Comedy crime caper sequel
Starring: George Clooney, Al Pacino, Brad Pitt
To settle the score with a ruthless casino boss, the team recruits an unexpected ally. This comedic caper mixes humour with high‑stakes action, giving viewers a light‑hearted yet thrilling mid‑day slot on the Sky Cinema Thriller listings.
Patriot Games – 1:55 PM
Genre: Political thriller
Starring: Harrison Ford, Sean Bean
A former CIA operative (Ford) foils an IRA splinter group’s assassination plot, only to become the target of a vengeful terrorist (Bean). The film’s tense narrative makes it a strong contender for tonight’s TV guide on Sky Cinema Thriller.
Nightcrawler – 3:55 PM
Genre: Crime drama
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo
Gyllenhaal plays a petty crook who builds a lucrative business filming crime scenes for news channels. His moral descent provides a gritty, atmospheric addition to the afternoon schedule on Sky Cinema Thriller.
Inferno – 5:55 PM
Genre: Thriller
Starring: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones
Professor Robert Langdon (Hanks) awakens with amnesia and races against time to stop a deadly virus from decimating the global population. This high‑octane thriller is a must‑watch for anyone scanning the evening TV listings.
The Beekeeper – 8:00 PM
Genre: Thriller
Starring: Jason Statham
A man discovers a loved one has been scammed and embarks on a revenge‑filled mission against the perpetrators. Statham’s trademark intensity makes this the perfect prime‑time offering on Sky Cinema Thriller.
True Romance – 10:00 PM
Genre: Crime thriller
Starring: Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper
A newly‑wed couple flee with $5 million worth of stolen cocaine, pursued relentlessly by the mob. Tony Scott’s direction brings a stylish, adrenaline‑charged finish to the night’s television schedule.
Vanilla Sky – 12:10 AM
Genre: Thriller remake
Starring: Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz
After a failed assassination attempt, a hedonistic playboy’s reality unravels into surreal, dream‑like sequences. This remake adds a mind‑bending touch to the early‑morning listings on Sky Cinema Thriller.
Lawless – 2:30 AM
Genre: Crime drama
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke
Set in the Depression era, three brothers run a bootlegging operation that draws the ire of a corrupt sheriff. The gritty narrative offers a compelling late‑night drama for UK viewers checking the freeview schedule.
Some Other Woman – 4:30 AM
Genre: Thriller
Starring: Ashley Greene
During a work‑related island stay, a woman meets a stranger who begins to dominate her life. Greene’s performance drives this eerie, early‑morning thriller on Sky Cinema Thriller.
Dangerous Waters – 6:10 AM
Genre: Thriller
Starring: Odeya Rush, Eric Dane
A sailing holiday goes wrong when a woman discovers the dark secret of her mother’s new boyfriend. The tension rises as the pair must survive both the sea and the unfolding mystery, making it an enticing start to the day’s TV guide.