“The Greatest Showman” will air this weekend.
20th Century Fox / Contributed PhotoGlenn Close, Meryl Streep and Mel Gibson star in movies playing this weekend on broadcast and cable stations.
Take a look.
Friday, Sept. 11
101 Dalmatians (1996): What if a wicked log lover envisions coats from Dalmatians? Glenn Close stars in a live-action remake of the classic Disney animated tale. 7 p.m. Frefm.
Julie and Julia (2009): What if a young cook relies on culinary icon Julia Child for inspiration and guidance? Meryl Streep was Oscar nominated. 8 p.m. Flix.
The Greatest Showman (2017): What if entrepreneur P.T. Barnum discovers the best way to attract an audience is to exaggerate the offering? Hugh Jackman stars. 7:40 p.m. Fxm.
Grease (1978): What if high school seniors spend their final year in school singing and dancing? John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing star in this Broadway musical romp. 8 p.m. POP.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Double Indemnity (1944): What if a femme fatale envisions a new life funded by her husband’s insurance policy? Barbara Stanwyck was Oscar nominated for this classic film noir tale. 12 noon TCM.
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962): What if a felon finds peace in prison by bringing birds back to life? Burt Lancaster and Thelma Ritter were Oscar nominated. 2 p.m. TCM.
Finding Nemo (2003): What if a protective father discovers the protective love he will always feel for his child? The voices of Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres star. 4:50 p.m. Frefm.
Back to the Future (1985). What if a young man discovers how the miracle of time travel can take him back to a time when his parents were teenagers? Michael J. Fox stars. 6 p.m. E!
Braveheart (1995): What if a man initiates a revolt against the King of England? Mel Gibson won an Oscar for directing this epic that was named Best Picture. 8 p.m. AMC
Sunday, Sept. 13
Sweet Bird of Youth (1962): What if an aging movie star and a lonely drifter travel to a small town in the South filled with memories? Paul Newman and Geraldine Page star. 3:30 p.m. TCM