The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of June 22. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations.

Sunday, June 22, 8-10:15 p.m. EDT (TCM) "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1935). Classic sea adventure aboard the HMS Bounty on a voyage to Tahiti in 1787 under cruel Captain Bligh (Charles Laughton) whose savage mistreatment of the crew finally drives chief officer Fletcher Christian (Clark Gable) to take command of the ship. Director Frank Lloyd gives a rousing account of life at sea under the strict discipline and harsh conditions of the era, but does even better with the human drama propelling this fact-based yarn of duty, comradeship and divided loyalties in the face of injustice. Stylized violence and romantic situations. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-I -- general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

Sunday, June 22, 9-11:30 p.m. EDT (HBO) "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007). Teenage wizard Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his intrepid Hogwarts chums (Emma Watson and Rupert Grint) face an unexpected obstacle in their ongoing struggle with the malevolent Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes): a repressive teacher (Imelda Staunton) from the Ministry of Magic who won't allow the practice of hocus-pocus that they need to defend themselves against the evil forces. With director David Yates at the helm, this fifth installment is arguably the best yet with its excellent performances, superior special effects, coherent narrative and sensible balance between action sequences and human drama, not to mention a meaningful subtext about the power of love and personal choice in doing good versus evil. Some scenes of peril, moderate fantasy violence and scary imagery may preclude very young viewers. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Thursday, June 26, 10-12:30 p.m. EDT (TCM) "The Joy Luck Club" (1993). A San Francisco bon voyage party becomes the occasion for four immigrant Chinese mothers (France Nuyen, Lisa Lu, Kieu Chinh and Tsai Chin) to reflect on their past lives and present prickly relationships with their Americanized daughters (Rosalind Chao, Lauren Tom, Tamlyn Tomita and Ming-Na Wen). Wayne Wang directs the adaptation of Amy Tang's novel with considerable sensitivity, insightfully exploring the love and pain that go into nurturing mother-daughter bonds complicated by parent and child having grown up in vastly different cultures. Brief violence including a suicide, a discreet sexual encounter, much sexual innuendo and minimal rough language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

-- Harry Forbes and John Mulderig