Slightly ahead of its time, the film shares similarities with one of 2024’s biggest action movies.

Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 8 February) is Bushwick, a 2017 action thriller starring Dave Bautista (Dune, Guardians of the Galaxy).

In the film, the wrestler-turned-actor plays a combat veteran living in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn, New York who forms an unlikely alliance with a young graduate student (Brittany Snow, X).

This is when their city is invaded by a mysterious, heavily armed militia – leaving the pair fighting to escape.

While it did not get a cinema release in Ireland and earned mixed reviews from critics, we here at JOE would argue that Bushwick has aged extremely well.

Not only was it early proof that the now A-lister Bautista could lead a film but, without spoiling, the political elements of its story have become increasingly relevant.

In fact, Bushwick shares some similarities with this year’s action thriller hit Civil War.

The 2017 movie is airing on TV tonight on the channel Legend Xtra at 9pm. It is also available to rent on Apple TV for just 99c.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Deadpool 2 – Film4 – 9pm

Ryan Reynolds returns as the potty-mouthed, can of whup-ass opening superhero and now he’s got buddies to help him take on baddie Josh Brolin in the all-out action comedy sequel.

The Lost City – Four – 9.10pm

Comedy adventure with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. When a romance novelist is kidnapped wearing a pink jumpsuit, her hapless cover model heads to the jungle to rescue her.

The Cold Light of Day – Legend – 9pm

Thriller with Henry Cavill. A man searching for his abducted family discovers that his father has been leading a double-life as a CIA agent – and has stolen top-secret information.

Exodus: Gods and Kings – Great! Movies – 9pm

An epic story directed by Ridley Scott sees Moses rise against Pharaoh Ramesses II to help the Hebrews escape from Egypt. Stars Christian Bale, Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley.

Wyatt Earp – Five Action – 9pm

Epic western biopic starring Kevin Costner and Dennis Quaid. A lawman becomes a respected sheriff and wages war on the dreaded Clanton and McLaury gangs. 

The Entity – Film4 – 11.20pm

Sidney J Furie’s seminal horror starring Barbara Hershey. A poltergeist submits a divorced mum of three to multiple violent and sexual assaults.