WE’VE BEEN SIFTING through the TV movie options available this week across free-to-air TV and streaming services. 

Your family pick

Shrek the Third

• Saturday, RTÉ One, 7.05pm

The third film in the series sees Shrek in line for the throne. Unwilling to take up the mantle of king, he sets out on a journey to find a lost heir to the throne.

Your romantic pick

The Mountain Between Us

• Wednesday, RTÉ One, 9.35pm

A romantic adventure starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet, which sees a photojournalist and neurosurgeon stranded alone atop a mountain after a plane crash. They have to work together to survive atop the icy peak, and manage a blossoming romantic relationship.

Your drama pick

An Unexpected Journey (Miracle Run)

• Sunday, Virgin Media 3, 9.00pm

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Zac Efron’s debut on the big screen, An Unexpected Journey stars Mary-Louise Parker as the mother of two autistic children. It chronicles their journey through life and the struggles they face and eventually overcome.

Your sci-fi pick

Star Trek Beyond

• Friday, Film 4, 9.00pm

The third film in the Star Trek film reboot, Star Trek Beyond has a star-studded cast including Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pine and Simon Pegg. 

Your 90′s pick

Boogie Nights

• Saturday, TG4, 10.oopm

From director Paul Thomas Anderson, Boogie Nights is a fantastic period drama all about the 70s and the Golden Age of porn. This classic has a great cast, with Burt Reynolds, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore and Mark Wahlberg. 

And finally… One to avoid

The Boy Next Door

• Saturday, Virgin Media 2, 9.00pm

A rare misfire from Blumhouse Productions, The Boy Next Door is a cheap horror thriller which will barely hold your attention. Starring Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Guzman, a recently separated teacher has a one-night stand with a younger neighbour, who develops a dangerous obsession with her.