Movies on TV

Monday, Jan. 25

Thumbsucker

Ritalin inverts the personality of a shy teen, in this quirky drama based on a novel by Walter Kirn. Lou Taylor Pucci and Tilda Swinton lead a strong cast. (2005) 8 p.m., Sundance

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Tuesday

Private Benjamin

Goldie Hawn had one of her best roles as a spoiled young widow who comes to regret her impulsive decision to join the Army. She and co-star Eileen Brennan were both Oscar-nominated. (1980) Noon, AMC

Wednesday

The Manchurian Candidate

This gripping thriller stars Laurence Harvey as a Korean War veteran unaware that he has been brainwashed to be an assassin. With Frank Sinatra and Angela Lansbury, who won a Golden Globe. (1962) Midnight, TCM

Thursday

Man on Wire

This enthralling account of Philippe Petit’s 1974 high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center won a Best Documentary Oscar. (2008) 8 p.m., Sundance

Friday

Cavalcade

English life from 1899 to 1933 is viewed from the vantage of a wealthy couple in this adaptation of a Noël Coward play. It won three Oscars, including Best Picture. (1933) 8 a.m., FMC

Saturday

Closer

Julia Roberts plays against type in Mike Nichols’ adaptation of Patrick Marber’s play about deceit. Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen also star. (2004) 8 p.m., IFC

Sunday

Alfie

Five Oscar nominations, including Best Actor (Michael Caine), went to this portrait of a young cad in swinging ’60s London who wonders: “What’s it all about?” (1966) 4 p.m., TCM