It stars Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken.
Met Éireann has said Storm Eunice will begin tracking over Ireland this Thursday night.
As such, it might be a good idea to stay in.
Thankfully, there are plenty of films to watch, with Netflix quietly adding 11 big ones to its service.
Meanwhile, here is the movies on telly situation this evening.
Full Metal Jacket – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
While it’s not our pick for tonight, this is another great Vietnam War-set drama.
It comes from legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick.
Senna – Sky Showcase – 9pm
This acclaimed sports documentary tells the story of Brazilian motor-racing champion Ayrton Senna.
Hunter Killer – Film4 – 9pm
It’s Gerard Butler season on the movie channel this week, with tonight’s offering this 2018 submarine thriller.
Awakenings – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
Robin Williams and Robert De Niro star in this critically-acclaimed drama about a doctor’s work in the 60s with a group of catatonic patients he treats in a New York hospital.
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind – Sky Arts – 9pm
Speaking of Robin Williams, this documentary is all about the life and career of the comedian.
Annie Hall – BBC Four – 9pm
This rom-com directed by and starring Woody Allen took home the Oscar Best Picture award the year before our pick for tonight.
The Terminator – ITV 4 – 10pm
The first in the sci-fi action franchise where Arnie is the baddie.
The Deer Hunter – BBC Four – 10.30pm
Our pick for this evening, this epic war drama centres on three young men (Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and John Savage) who leave their home of Western Pennsylvania for military service in Vietnam in the ’60s.
Though it has provoked controversy for its much-publicised scenes of Russian roulette, this three-hour-long drama remains a devastating look at the impact of war on a group of friends and boasts some of the best acting you’re likely to ever see, with the great John Cazale and Meryl Streep also in supporting roles.
It won five awards at the 1978 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Walken.
Assassin’s Creed – Film4 – 11.20pm
This film adaptation of the popular video game series starring Michael Fassbender is deeply flawed yet not without interesting elements.
Unbroken – Turner Classic Movies – 11.25pm
Another war drama, Angelina Jolie directs this biopic about American Olympian Louis “Louie” Zamperini (Jack O’Connell) and his experiences during WWII.
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