This week, film enthusiasts have a diverse lineup to explore across television and streaming services, ranging from rural dramas to intense thrillers. Leading the selection is Athina Rachel Tsangari’s “Harvest,” a film set in an unnamed rural Scottish village. Based on Jim Crace’s novel, it stars Harry Melling as Master Kent, who manages community agricultural workers. The arrival of his cousin, who intends to enclose common land for sheep farming, disrupts the village’s traditional lifestyle. This film delves into themes of class divisions and the impact of economic power, airing on BBC Two on Friday, September 4, at 11:05 p.m.
For thriller aficionados, “The Whisper Man” on Netflix follows Tom, a widowed crime writer whose son is abducted in a case that echoes the crimes of a notorious serial killer. With Tom’s father Peter, a former detective, having previously arrested the original Whisper Man, the plot thickens as the investigation raises questions about a possible copycat or a wrongful conviction.
Meanwhile, Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” returns to screens, with Chadwick Boseman leading a star-studded cast including Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o. The story follows T’Challa, the king of Wakanda, as he defends his throne and grapples with challenges related to power, identity, and his nation’s global relationships. It airs on Channel 4 on Saturday, August 29, at 8 p.m.
Viewers can also catch “Lee,” a biographical drama starring Kate Winslet as war photographer Lee Miller. Directed by Ellen Kuras, the film chronicles Miller’s experiences during World War II, including her coverage of the London Blitz and the liberation of Europe. Highlighting her determination to capture the truth of war, it will air on Sky Atlantic on Saturday, August 29, at 9 p.m.
Other notable films include “The Fifth Element,” a science-fiction adventure by Luc Besson featuring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich, set to air on Sky Sci-Fi on Monday, August 31, at 7 p.m. Arthur Penn’s “Little Big Man,” starring Dustin Hoffman, explores cultural conflicts and identity, airing on 5Action on Wednesday, September 2, at 11:45 a.m. Finally, Sean Baker’s “Anora,” available on Netflix from Thursday, September 3, tells the story of a Brooklyn stripper whose life changes after a romantic encounter with a wealthy Russian family’s son.