Movies on TV

Monday, March 18

Jumanji

Lions, rhinos, elephants, and Robin Williams emerge from a magical board game in this dazzling, effects-heavy film based on a children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. (1995) 12:30 p.m., AMC

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Tuesday, March 19

King Arthur

Clive Owen stars as Arthur and Keira Knightley as his Guinevere in a retelling of the legend inspired by historians who say the British hero was a Roman officer. (2004) 1:30 p.m., AMC

Wednesday, March 20

The Gene Krupa Story

Sal Mineo plays the legendary jazz drummer in a swinging biopic that traces a young man’s path from seminary school to big-band stardom. (1959) 4 p.m., TCM

Thursday, March 21

Serenity

The crew of a spaceship tries to elude an assassin in this entertaining continuation of the cult hit Firefly, a short-lived sci-fi TV series from director Joss Whedon. (2005) 11:45 a.m., Showtime

Friday, March 22

The Anniversary Party

Co-directors Alan Cumming and Jennifer Jason Leigh lead a strong ensemble cast in this underrated comedy-drama about an L.A. dinner party that tests marriages and friendships. (2001) Midnight, Sundance

Saturday, March 23

Gloria

Gena Rowlands plays a moll who goes on the run to protect a boy the mob wants dead. The star’s husband, John Cassavetes, directs. (1980) 11:30 p.m., TCM

Sunday, March 24

Only You

Marisa Tomei jets to Italy to track down her presumed soul mate only to be detoured by an unexpected prince. With Robert Downey Jr. (1994) 8 p.m., Movieplex