Oscar-winning film starring X-Men and Pirates of the Caribbean faves airing for free this weekend

The highly-praised war drama film, Atonement, is scheduled for a television broadcast this weekend, providing fans with another opportunity to view the Oscar-winning movie.

The film will be shown on BBC One on Saturday night at 11:10pm and will subsequently be available on BBC iPlayer.

Atonement features a star-studded cast including James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai and Vanessa Redgrave, and is based on Ian McEwan's 2001 novel.

The film was directed by Joe Wright, known for his work on Pride and Prejudice, Hanna and The Woman in the Window.

The plot revolves around a 13-year-old aspiring writer named Briony Tallis who drastically alters several lives when she falsely accuses her older sister's lover of a crime, reports the Manchester Evening News.

The narrative traces the repercussions of this crime over six decades, beginning in the 1930s.

Atonement premiered at both the 2007 Vancouver International Film Festival and the 64th Venice International Film Festival.

Upon its release in 2007, it achieved box office success, grossing $129 million worldwide against a budget of $30 million.

Critics lauded the performances, emotional depth, musical score, cinematography, and the film's incorporation of real-life events.

At the 80th Academy Awards, Atonement received seven nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Saoirse, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score, the latter of which it won.

The film received widespread critical acclaim, earning 14 nominations at the 61st British Academy Film Awards and taking home the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama.

It boasts a 7.8 out of 10 rating on IMDb, based on 305 thousand votes, and an 83% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Over the years, fans have shared their thoughts on the film, with one reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes saying: "It is an elegant and sophisticated film, one that never condescends or shirks from the complexity of the novel and its grand themes - war, love, sex, memory, betrayal, redemption."

Another fan wrote: "This level of storytelling and artistry is a rare treat, demonstrating director Joe Wright's knack for working with adapted material."

Atonement airs on Saturday at 11:10pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.