The best films on TV today: Monday, 1 June

1 June 2020 at 2:17 am·1-min read

*Criminal Activities, Stargate, The Great Beauty.*

There are some powerhouse acting performances on offer as TopFilmTip brings you the best films on TV today: Monday, 1 June.

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Brave reporter uncovers suspicious cost cutting and safety failures at nuclear power plant in prophetic thriller The China Syndrome 9:35am Sony Movies Action

Selfish journo's recurring day of hopelessness evolves into revelation of selflessness and love in Zen-like comedy Groundhog Day 6:55pm Sony Movies

Egyptologist space marines worm hole across galaxy to discover aggressive aliens in geek universe spawning desert sci-fi Stargate 9:00pm Film4

Mentally and physically shattered by war, man finds meaning in Mexican linguistics and political activism Born on the Fourth of July 11:15pm Sky Atlantic

Maria Bello, Pierce Brosnan and Gerard Butler in Butterfly on a Wheel. (Icon)

Sociopath kidnaps Gerard Butler’s daughter and forces him to dismantle his perfect life in lesser known thriller Butterfly on a Wheel 11:20pm Sony Movies

Under crushing ennui of success and hedonism, writer faces mortality and his creative rut in exquisite, exuberant and dazzling character study The Great Beauty 11:25pm Film 4

Four friends repay mob debt with poorly planned kidnap in Dan Stevens’ twisted and banter-fuelled thriller Criminal Activities 1:15am Sony Movies

Two 13-year-old boys' friendship is tested when their parents fall into financial feud in immediately engaging, unflinching and affecting performance powerhouse Little Men 2:15am Film4

Everything new on streaming in June:

Netflix UK: June’s new releases

NOW TV and Sky Cinema: June’s new releases

Amazon Prime Video UK: June's new releases

Disney+ UK: June's new releases

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