Cinemax HD (Pacific) TV Guide & Schedule

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1:00 AM

Nanny McPhee Returns

Enigmatic Nanny McPhee arrives on the doorstep of a harried mother, Isabel Green, who is trying to raise her kids and tend to the family farm while her husband is away at war. Isabel has her hands full of not only her own three, but also with her sister's spoiled pair. With no time to lose, McPhee uses magic to instill in the children five important lessons.

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2:49 AM

American Made

Barry Seal, a TWA pilot, is recruited by the CIA to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America and soon finds himself in charge of one of the biggest covert CIA operations in the history of the United States. The operation spawns the birth of the Medellin cartel and almost brings down the Reagan White House.

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4:44 AM

Ricochet

After tracking down and arresting Earl Talbot Blake (John Lithgow), a psychotic hit man, rookie Los Angeles police officer Nick Styles (Denzel Washington) is hailed as a hero. Several years later, Styles' life appears perfect: He has married his girlfriend, started a family and risen to the position of assistant district attorney. However, his world is turned upside down when Blake escapes from pr

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6:27 AM

Shot Caller

Recently released from prison, a gang member finds himself forced by his leaders to orchestrate a major crime with a rival gang.

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8:28 AM

It

In 1960, seven preteen outcasts fight an evil demon that poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.

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11:36 AM

It

Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare -- an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town's children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise.

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1:53 PM

Epic

Mary Katherine (Amanda Seyfried), or M.K., is a headstrong, spirited teenager who has a strained relationship with her father (Jason Sudeikis). She loses patience with her dad's tales of unseen people who live in the woods, but when she is magically transported to that mythic realm, she gains new perspective. M.K. joins a race of beings known as the Leafmen in their battle to protect their queen (

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3:36 PM

Due Date

Peter Highman will be a dad for the first time when his wife gives birth in five days. He intends to catch a flight home from Atlanta so he can be there for the delivery, but a chance encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay throws a monkey wrench into his plans. Desperate to reach his wife before their baby is born, Peter's sanity is tested when he must take a road trip cross-country with dog

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5:12 PM

Life of Pi

After deciding to sell their zoo in India and move to Canada, Santosh and Gita Patel board a freighter with their sons and a few remaining animals. Tragedy strikes when a terrible storm sinks the ship, leaving the Patels' teenage son, Pi, as the only human survivor. However, Pi is not alone; a fearsome Bengal tiger has also found refuge aboard the lifeboat. As days turn into weeks and weeks drag i

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7:20 PM

The 33

Disaster strikes on Aug. 5, 2010, as a copper and gold mine collapses in Chile, trapping 33 men underground. With more than 2,000 feet of rock in their way, members of a rescue team work tirelessly for 69 days to save the seemingly doomed crew. Beneath the rubble, the miners begin an epic quest to survive, contending with suffocating heat and the need for food and water. With family, friends and t

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9:28 PM

Arctic

A man stranded in the Arctic after an airplane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek through the unknown in hopes of making it out alive.

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11:06 PM

King's Ransom

When the rich and arrogant Malcolm King (Anthony Anderson) informs his wife, Renee (Kellita Smith), that he plans to divorce her, she becomes intent on taking as much of his money as possible in the settlement. Malcolm devises a way to keep his fortune, but it involves staging his own kidnapping. Unfortunately for Malcolm, numerous people, including the scheming Corey (Jay Mohr), are already plann

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12:44 AM

Beirut

In the 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working undercover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.

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2:34 AM

Black Adam

In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam was bestowed the almighty powers of the gods. After using these powers for vengeance, he was imprisoned, becoming Black Adam. Nearly 5,000 years have passed, and Black Adam has gone from man to myth to legend. Now free, his unique form of justice, born out of rage, is challenged by modern-day heroes who form the Justice Society: Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyc

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4:39 AM

The Flash

Worlds collide when the Flash uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. However, when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, he becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation. With no other superheroes to turn to, the Flash looks to coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imp

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7:04 AM

Prometheus

The discovery of a clue to mankind's origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe. Two brilliant young scientists lead the expedition. Shaw hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs, while Holloway is out to debunk any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are

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9:08 AM

The 33

Disaster strikes on Aug. 5, 2010, as a copper and gold mine collapses in Chile, trapping 33 men underground. With more than 2,000 feet of rock in their way, members of a rescue team work tirelessly for 69 days to save the seemingly doomed crew. Beneath the rubble, the miners begin an epic quest to survive, contending with suffocating heat and the need for food and water. With family, friends and t

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11:16 AM

Wonka

Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.

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1:15 PM

DC League of Super-Pets

Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, when the Man of Steel and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a ragtag group of animals to master their own newfound powers for a rescue mission.

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3:01 PM

Christmas With the Kranks

Finally alone for the holidays, Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis) plan to eschew the Christmas traditions and take a cruise in the Caribbean instead. This doesn't sit well with their Christmas-obsessed neighbors Vic Frohmeyer (Dan Aykroyd) and Walt Scheel (M. Emmet Walsh), who are determined to win the annual "best decorated street" competition, and the Kranks soon find themselv

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4:40 PM

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life gets turned upside down when her daughter discovers a portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.

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6:25 PM

The Post

Katharine Graham is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper -- The Washington Post. With help from editor Ben Bradlee, Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers -- and very freedom -- to help bring lo

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8:22 PM

A Thousand Words

Jack McCall (Eddie Murphy) is a selfish literary agent whose fast-talking ways allow him to close any deal. His next target is New Age guru Dr. Sinja (Cliff Curtis), but the savvy doctor sees right through Jack. A magical tree appears in Jack's yard, and, according to Dr. Sinja, the tree and Jack are connected; every time Jack says a word, a leaf falls from the tree. When the last leaf drops, Jack

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9:54 PM

Adult Best Friends

Katie takes her best friend, Delaney, on a nostalgic trip to their childhood hometown to tell her she's getting married. Their journey soon takes some unexpected turns courtesy of a bizarre rental homeowner, a chance encounter with a former classmate, a bachelor party, and a few potential love interests.

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11:18 PM

It's Complicated

Jane (Meryl Streep), a successful restaurateur, has been divorced from Jake (Alec Baldwin) for many years, although they remain friends. When an innocent meal together turns into an affair, Jane finds that she is the other woman in the now-remarried Jake's life. Meanwhile, Adam (Steve Martin), an architect hired to remodel her kitchen, is still stinging from his own divorce. He finds himself falli

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Cinemax HD (Pacific) is a high-definition premium television feed tailored specifically for viewers in the Pacific Time Zone. Serving as an essential companion for home entertainment, this guide offers an organized view of feature films, original series, and special broadcasts programmed for West Coast schedules. Viewers utilizing this TV guide resource can easily navigate broadcast times, plan evening viewing, and explore upcoming movie line-ups adjusted for regional time offsets.

About Cinemax HD (Pacific)

Cinemax HD (Pacific) delivers full 1080i high-definition programming with rich digital surround sound, mirroring the primary Cinemax schedule delayed by three hours to align with West Coast primetime. As part of the premium network suite owned by Home Box Office, Inc. (a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery), Cinemax focuses heavily on mainstream blockbusters, action features, comedies, thrillers, and exclusive drama series.

Because the Pacific feed is synchronized for viewers in states such as California, Oregon, Washington, and surrounding regions, broadcast schedules are structured to hit local primetime slots accurately without requiring manual time conversion from Eastern or Central air times.

Navigating the Cinemax HD (Pacific) TV Guide

Using a structured tv guide helps viewers plan their daily entertainment efficiently. The schedule for Cinemax HD (Pacific) is categorized to help users track linear broadcasts across several dimensions:

  • Today's Schedule: Displays consecutive program blocks running from early morning through late-night time slots.
  • Upcoming Line-ups: Provides multi-day schedules to track upcoming film network premieres and thematic movie marathons.
  • Program Metadata: Features details such as exact air times, MPAA ratings, runtimes, and episode titles for serialized series.

Because premium movie channels adjust their rotation daily, reviewing the complete schedule ensures you do not miss scheduled broadcasts or network television premieres.

tv guide listings for tonight on Cinemax HD (Pacific)

For prime-time planning, checking the tv guide listings for tonight allows viewers to see exactly what movies or series episodes are scheduled between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM PT. The Pacific feed ensures that evening flagship movies air at optimal local hours for West Coast audiences.

When reviewing tonight's TV listings, look for key broadcast information including:

  1. Feature Films: Mainstream Hollywood titles scheduled for the 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM PT marquee slot.
  2. Original Series: Drama and action series episodes scheduled during late-night blocks.
  3. Encore Presentations: Repeated broadcasts of popular titles scheduled later in the evening or early morning.

Programming Categories & Content Focus

Cinemax HD (Pacific) organizes its programming grid across distinct cinematic genres and content blocks designed for adult and movie-loving audiences:

Category Content Type Typical Broadcast Window
Action & Thrillers High-octane feature films, suspense movies, and crime dramas. Evenings & Weekend Afternoons
Blockbuster Movies Major theatrical releases, comedies, and sci-fi hits. Prime Time (7:00 PM – 11:00 PM PT)
Cinemax Original Series Action-heavy scripted series and serial dramas. Late Evening & Weekend Blocks
Late-Night Cinema Cult classics, indie thrillers, and genre films. Overnight (12:00 AM – 4:00 AM PT)

How to Use the Schedule Effectively

To maximize your viewing experience on Cinemax HD (Pacific), follow these practical steps when accessing TV listings:

  1. Verify Your Time Zone: Confirm you are checking the Pacific feed listings rather than the Eastern feed to ensure accurate broadcast start times.
  2. Review Ratings & Guidelines: Check the content advisory ratings (e.g., TV-MA, R) associated with each film or episode listing.
  3. Set Recording Devices: If using a provider DVR, cross-reference the exact start and end times listed in the guide to prevent cutting off movie endings.
  4. Check On-Demand Options: Many linear entries on Cinemax HD (Pacific) are also available via provider video-on-demand (VOD) or associated streaming companion apps.

Regional & Time-Zone Information

Television schedules can vary depending on your signal provider, location, and transmission service. Cinemax operates two main regional feeds in the United States: Eastern and Pacific.

The Pacific Feed is delayed by exactly three hours relative to the Eastern feed. For instance, a movie scheduled for an 8:00 PM Eastern broadcast will air at 8:00 PM Pacific on this dedicated feed. If you reside in the Mountain Time Zone, your satellite or cable provider may deliver the Pacific feed, placing primetime broadcasts at 9:00 PM MT. Always confirm with your local provider settings to determine which linear feed is assigned to your channel lineup.

Understanding Evergreen vs. Time-Sensitive Schedule Information

While channel identity, broad genre categories, and time zone offsets remain consistent over time (evergreen details), individual broadcast schedules, exact movie start times, and film titles change daily (time-sensitive data).

Programming schedules are subject to adjustments by the network. For exact, real-time broadcast schedules for today or tonight, consult the interactive channel grid provided by your cable, satellite, or digital TV operator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cinemax HD (Pacific)?

Cinemax HD (Pacific) is the high-definition, Pacific Time Zone feed of the Cinemax premium television network, offering movies and original series scheduled specifically for West Coast viewing hours.

What is on Cinemax HD (Pacific) tonight?

Tonight's lineup typically features theatrical movies, action films, and drama series adjusted for Pacific primetime. Please review the updated schedule grid above for specific movie titles and exact start times.

How does the Pacific feed differ from the Eastern feed?

The Pacific feed runs three hours behind the Eastern feed, allowing viewers in the Pacific and Mountain time zones to watch prime-time movies at 8:00 PM local time rather than earlier in the afternoon.

Where can I find current Cinemax HD (Pacific) listings?

You can find daily listings through this online guide, your cable or satellite provider's electronic program guide (EPG), or official network schedule portals.

Why do broadcast times sometimes vary?

Exact airtimes can fluctuate slightly based on movie runtimes, unedited film formats, live event updates, or regional distribution differences across different TV providers.