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Comedy thriller, starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin
1988 - Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Action
Movie cast
Movie: Midnight Run -
When accountant Jonathan Mardukas skips bail after having been arrested for embezzlement, bounty hunter Jack Walsh is hired to catch the fraudster and return him from New York to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, his task is hindered by the ingenuity of Mardukas and the attentions of pursuing FBI agents and Mafia hitmen. Comedy thriller, starring Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, Dennis Farina, John Ashton and Joe Pantoliano
04:10

Western, starring John Wayne
1969 - Western
Movie cast
Movie: True Grit - 1988
One-eyed, over-the-hill US Marshal Rooster Cogburn reluctantly agrees to help a girl track down her father's killer. The quest is complicated by a Texas Ranger, who is also on the murderer's trail, and a host of villains who have few qualms about disposing of the meddling youngster and her protector. Western, starring an Oscar-winning John Wayne alongside Jeff Corey, Kim Darby, Glen Campbell, Robert Duvall and Dennis Hopper
06:25

Children's adventure, with Kirsten Dunst
1998 - Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action
Movie cast
Movie: Small Soldiers - 1969
A hi-tech computer chip has a bizarre effect on a squad of toy soldiers, causing mayhem for their owner as the miniature marauders engage in a series of scaled-down skirmishes. Children's adventure mixing live action and computer animation, starring Kirsten Dunst, Denis Leary and Gregory Smith, with the voices of Tommy Lee Jones, Frank Langella, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Christina Ricci
08:20

Sci-fi comedy, starring Tim Allen
1999 - Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
Movie cast
Movie: Galaxy Quest - 1998
The cast of a cancelled sci-fi series are reduced to a life of conventions and public appearances, only to find themselves genuinely transported into space. Naive aliens have mistaken the show for real life and want the actors to help defend them from an evil extraterrestrial warlord. Sci-fi comedy, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Sam Rockwell
10:15

Romantic comedy, starring Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn
1992 - Comedy, Romance
Movie cast
Movie: Housesitter - 1999
An architect has a fling with a kooky waitress, who takes it upon herself to move into his house and pass herself off as his wife. When the woman he is actually in love with says she thinks the sham marriage is good for him, he decides to play along with the deception. Romantic comedy, starring Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, Dana Delany, Donald Moffat and Julie Harris
12:00

Comedy remake, starring Eddie Murphy
1996 - Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
Movie cast
Movie: The Nutty Professor - 1992
An obese, terminally shy professor invents a potion that transforms him into a slim, loud-mouthed charmer. His new streamlined self immediately sets out to woo the woman of his dreams - but soon starts to ride roughshod over everything he used to care about. Remake of the 1963 Jerry Lewis comedy, starring Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn and Larry Miller
13:40

Comedy fantasy adventure, starring Eddie Murphy
1986 - Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
Movie cast
Movie: The Golden Child - 1996
A private eye is recruited by a group of Buddhist mystics and sent on a mission to rescue an abducted boy whose supernatural powers will enable him to bring about world peace. However, the kidnapper is actually a demon in human form, determined to ensure the youngster does not fulfil his destiny. Comedy fantasy adventure, starring Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance and Charlotte Lewis
15:20

Comedy drama, starring Michael Caine
1966 - Comedy, Drama, Romance
Movie cast
Movie: Alfie - 1986
A cockney lothario leads a charmed life, enjoying casual sex with as many women as possible with no thought of the consequences. However, a series of unexpected setbacks forces him to finally take stock of his life. Comedy drama based on the play by Bill Naughton, starring Michael Caine, Jane Asher, Millicent Martin, Shirley Anne Field, Shelley Winters and Denholm Elliott
17:15

Comedy drama, starring Al Pacino
1992 - Drama
Movie cast
Movie: Scent of a Woman - 1966
A blind, hard-drinking war veteran pays a timid college student to accompany him on a weekend break in the big city, where he plans to make the most of life. However, the youngster is shocked to learn that at the end of their trip, his new friend plans to kill himself. Comedy drama, starring an Oscar-winning Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, Gabrielle Anwar and Philip Seymour Hoffman

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20:00

Comedy drama, with Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges
1991 - Comedy, Drama
Movie cast
Movie: The Fisher King - 1992
A radio DJ contemplates suicide after a listener embarks on a murderous rampage in response to one of his broadcasts. He is saved by a now-homeless former professor of medieval history, who encourages him to retrieve what he claims is the Holy Grail. When the DJ later learns that he is responsible for his saviour's misfortunes, he feels compelled to make amends. Terry Gilliam's comedy drama, with Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer and Mercedes Ruehl
22:20

Action thriller, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence
1995 - Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Movie cast
Movie: Bad Boys - 1991
Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett search for a $100million heroin consignment brazenly stolen by a French drug kingpin from the police evidence room. However, after a mix-up over a phone call from a potential witness, each cop has to assume the other's identity - Lowrey becoming the henpecked family man and Burnett the playboy. Michael Bay's action thriller, starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Tea Leoni, Tcheky Karyo and Theresa Randle
00:40

Western, starring Alan Ladd
1953 - Drama, Western
Movie cast
Movie: Shane - 1995
A mysterious gunfighter intervenes when a man and his family are threatened by a predatory cattle baron determined to force every homesteader in the valley off the land. The situation rapidly escalates into violence, while an unspoken attraction develops between the gunman and the settler's wife. Western, starring Alan Ladd, Jack Palance, Van Heflin and Jean Arthur. Based on the novel by Jack Schaefer
02:40

Comedy, starring Adam Sandler
1995 - Comedy
Movie cast
Movie: Billy Madison - 1953
A lazy twentysomething lives off his wealthy hotel magnate father. When the old man decides to retire, he begins to question whether his layabout son is suitable to take over the family empire and issues a challenge - he must retake 12 years of school in 24 weeks, or lose everything. Comedy, starring Adam Sandler, Bridgette Wilson, Darren McGavin and Bradley Whitford.
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