Movies, series and great shows: an evening for every taste
This evening, Italian television brings a wide selection of programs for every kind of viewer. Whether you’re into thrilling movies, engaging dramas, comedy, current affairs, or inspiring documentaries, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your complete prime time guide for Thursday, May 29, 2025, organized by genre with channels, times, cast and plot summaries.
MOVIES
Italia 1 at 9:25 PM – The Cold Light of Day
Thriller starring Henry Cavill and Bruce Willis. A vacation in Spain turns into a nightmare when Will’s family is kidnapped by men in search of a mysterious briefcase.
Italia 1 at 11:20 PM – Tenet
Sci-fi action by Christopher Nolan starring John David Washington. A spy travels through a world beyond real time, using temporal inversion instead of time travel.
Canale 20 at 9:10 PM – The Day After Tomorrow
Disaster movie starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal. A sudden climate shift threatens Earth’s survival.
Canale 20 at 11:25 PM – Greenland
Catastrophic thriller starring Gerard Butler. A man races against time to save his family from a meteor storm.
Rai 4 at 9:20 PM – Vesper
Sci-fi drama starring Raffiella Chapman. In a post-ecosystem collapse world, a young girl must use her skills to survive.
Rai 4 at 11:15 PM – Prospect
Pedro Pascal co-stars in this sci-fi adventure about a father and daughter mining precious gems on a remote moon.
Iris at 9:15 PM – Assassins
Thriller starring Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas. Two professional killers face off in a deadly rivalry.
Iris at 11:45 PM – Enter the Dragon
Martial arts classic starring Bruce Lee. An agent joins a kung-fu tournament to take down a crime boss.
Rai Movie at 9:10 PM – Burnt
Dramedy starring Bradley Cooper. A once-renowned chef seeks redemption in the London culinary scene.
Rai Movie at 10:50 PM – Wasabi
Comedy-action film starring Jean Reno. A tough French cop travels to Japan and discovers he has a daughter.
Rai Premium at 9:20 PM – Miss Merkel – Murder at the Castle
Mystery film. Angela Merkel is invited to a lavish event that ends in murder and secrets.
Rai Premium at 11:00 PM – Everything for My Family
Drama-thriller. After her husband is found dead, a woman uncovers shocking truths.
Twenty Seven at 9:10 PM – Rumor Has It
Romantic comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner. A young journalist discovers a family secret.
Twenty Seven at 10:55 PM – Flashdance
Iconic 80s film starring Jennifer Beals. A welder by day and dancer by night dreams of joining a ballet academy.
La 7d at 9:20 PM – Diana: Her True Story
Biopic exploring the final years of Princess Diana’s life.
La 7d at 11:35 PM – The Age of Adaline
Romantic fantasy starring Blake Lively. A woman stops aging after a mysterious accident.
Cine34 at 11:05 PM – Witness in Danger
Drama about a man who witnesses a mafia murder and enters witness protection.
FICTION / SERIES
Rai 1 at 9:30 PM – Don Matteo
Starring Raoul Bova. A teen is found fleeing the crime scene of a murdered lawyer. Don Matteo gets involved in the investigation.
Giallo at 9:10 PM – The Chelsea Detective
Starring Adrian Scarborough. A famous pop singer is found dead in her bathtub. The team investigates.
Giallo at 11:10 PM – Grace
Starring John Simm. A call from NYPD draws Roy Grace into a new cross-Atlantic case.
Cine34 at 9:00 PM – The Boss of Bosses
Starring Claudio Gioè and Daniele Liotti. Totò Riina recalls his rise to power from prison.
Warner TV at 9:30 PM – 11.22.63
Starring James Franco. A man travels back in time to stop the JFK assassination.
Warner TV at 11:30 PM – Supernatural
Starring Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. The Winchesters confront a family of witches.
SHOWS
Rai 2 at 11:15 PM – How We Used to Laugh
A look at 70 years of Italian TV comedy with classic clips and interviews.
Rai 3 at 9:20 PM – Women on the Verge
Piero Chiambretti leads a lively comedy talk show celebrating women through humor and stories.
Canale 5 at 9:20 PM – Avanti Un Altro!
Game show hosted by Paolo Bonolis. Contestants face quirky challenges to win cash prizes.
TV8 at 9:15 PM – Money Road
Reality show with Fabio Caressa. 12 contestants face temptations that reduce the prize money.
Nove at 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM – Comedy Match
Comedians battle in hilarious stand-up challenges. Who will win the most laughs?
Rai 5 at 9:15 PM – Rusalka
Opera by Antonín Dvořák performed at Teatro alla Scala and directed by Emma Dante.
La 5 at 9:10 PM – L’Isola dei Famosi
Survival reality show. Celebrities try to make it on a deserted island.
Cielo at 9:20 PM – Money Road
Encore of Fabio Caressa’s adventurous reality competition.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Rai 1 at 11:30 PM – Porta a Porta
Hosted by Bruno Vespa. Experts and politicians discuss Italy’s hottest political topics.
Rete 4 at 9:20 PM – Dritto e Rovescio
With Paolo Del Debbio. Political and economic issues are explored in depth.
La 7 at 9:15 PM – Piazza Pulita
Corrado Formigli presents exclusive reports and interviews on politics and global affairs.
DOCUMENTARIES
Rai 2 at 9:20 PM – Heysel 1985
Directed by Alessandro Galluzzi. A gripping look at the Heysel Stadium disaster in Brussels.
Rai 5 at 11:55 PM – Rock Legends
Episode on Elton John. The Rocket Man’s career, music and interviews.
Real Time at 9:30 PM – My Scalpel Friend
Cosmetic surgery stories. Followed by two more emotional episodes until 11:30 PM.
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