Spring into action this September with our Sunday night movies. From political thrillers to risky heists to sweet revenge, there’s a whole lot of entertainment in store on M-Net channel 101.
Conclave
See Ralph Fiennes like you’ve never seen him before in this political thriller. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Fiennes) hosts a conclave to elect a new pope. He begins to uncover sinister secrets and motives within the cardinal society. Filled with twists, mystery, and conspiracy, the movie whisks you into the dark side of the Catholic Church. The movie also stars the incredible talents of Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow, who both play cardinals who go up against Fiennes’ character. You can’t afford to miss this one. Watch Conclave on Sunday 7 September at 20:05.
"Ambition, the moth of holiness.” – Cardinal Aldo Bellini
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Gerard Butler is back as Big Nick, and his thirst for adventure and heists are bigger. This time, Nick and Donnie (O'Shea Jackson Jr) get involved in a huge diamond heist and hope to strike it rich. They encounter a new enemy – the infamous Panther mafia – who are out to give them a run for their money! Expect explosive action, double-crossing, and mind-blowing moves from both Butler and Jackson (PS, he’s a dead ringer for his dad Ice Cube.) Watch Den of Thieves 2: Pantera on Sunday 14 September at 20:05.
"You're not a killer, I am ...” – Nick
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Thelma
Think The Beekeeper meets The Golden Girls in this hilarious action-comedy. June Squibb plays a big-mouth bike-riding granny who’s out for revenge. When Thelma (Squibb) falls victim to a phone scam and ends up losing a large sum of cash, she decides to take matters into her own hands. With a little help from some of her old friends, she embarks on a crazy adventure of redemption. You’re in for laughter, action, and some great one-liners. Grab mum, gran … or your bestie, and watch Thelma on Sunday 21 September at 20:00 on M-Net 101.
“If I fall, I'm toast. That's why I don't fall.” – Thelma
Did you know the story was inspired by director Josh Margolin’s grandmother? Margolin’s grandmother, the real-life Thelma, was a victim of a phone scam.
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Love Hurts
Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose and Daniel Wu take the lead in this eccentric action-comedy. Former hitman-turned-realtor Marvin Gable (Quan) reunites with his former love interest, Rose (DeBose), a woman he was once hired to kill. But ... his love reunion is short-lived when his estranged crime-lord brother shows up and wants him dead. The movie takes sibling rivalry to extreme heights and is filled with romance, action, and puts a spin on the phrase “love hurts”. Watch Love Hurts on Sunday 28 September at 20:00.
“Don't worry. I've got guys who can patch this up like new.” – Marvin
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