Film4 TV Guide
Film4 is free on Freeview channel 14 and streams live on Channel 4 streaming. Below is how to watch Film4, its popular shows, and tonight's full UK guide.
What's on Film4 today: the daytime film schedule
Film4 fills its daytime with a rolling mix of older Hollywood films, classics and family-friendly titles, usually running back-to-back from late morning. The schedule builds through the afternoon towards the early evening, when Film4 tends to show a well-known crowd-pleaser before its headline premiere later at night.
Film4 tonight: the evening premieres
The evening is the centrepiece of Film4's schedule. The main premiere usually starts at around 9pm — often a recent release or a film backed by Film4 itself — with a second, frequently edgier or cult title following at about 11pm. An earlier film typically airs from around 6.30pm or 7pm, so there is usually something on Film4 through the whole evening.
What kind of films are on Film4
Film4's schedule deliberately ranges far wider than a typical movie channel:
- Hollywood hits: recent blockbusters and modern crowd-pleasers.
- Cult & classic cinema: older favourites and late-night cult films.
- World & independent cinema: reflecting Film4's role as a film backer.
- Seasonal films: themed seasons and family films during the holidays.
How to watch Film4 live and on demand
Film4 is on Freeview channel 14 and Sky channel 313 (314 in HD). It is also carried on Virgin Media and Freesat — check your on-screen guide for the exact number in your area. Many Film4 titles can be streamed free for a limited time on Channel 4's streaming service after they are broadcast.
Film4 +1 and how to catch a film you missed
Film4 has a one-hour timeshift channel, Film4 +1, which shows the same schedule an hour later — useful if you miss the start of a film. Because of film licensing, not every Film4 title appears on demand, so the +1 channel is often the easiest way to catch a film again the same night.
About Film4
Film4 is Channel 4's free-to-air film channel, on air since 1998 and free-to-view since 2006. It combines popular Hollywood films with cult classics, world cinema and the work of its production arm, Film4 Productions, which has helped make a long line of award-winning British films.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Film4 on Freeview?
Film4 is on Freeview channel 14. On Sky it is channel 313 (314 in HD), and it is also carried on Virgin Media and Freesat.
What's on Film4 tonight?
Tonight's Film4 films are listed at the top of this page and update daily. The main premiere usually airs at around 9pm, with an earlier film from about 6.30pm or 7pm and a later, often cult, film at around 11pm.
Is Film4 free to watch?
Yes. Film4 is a free-to-air channel funded by advertising. You can watch it live at no cost on Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat.
What is Film4 +1?
Film4 +1 is a timeshift channel that broadcasts Film4's schedule exactly one hour later, so you can still catch the start of a film you missed.
Can I watch Film4 films online?
Many Film4 films are available to stream free on Channel4.com and the Channel 4 app for a limited time after broadcast, though film rights mean not every title is available on demand.
What time do Film4 films start?
Film4's main evening premiere usually starts around 9pm, often with a second film following at about 11pm.
