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Updated: 10/4/21
Sites like Crackle, IMDB, Tubi, Vudu, YouTube and now Peacock all have free movies online for you to stream. The only catch: You have to watch ads. On the plus side, while there are commercial interruptions, the movies are not edited for content like they are on broadcast channels. Which means you can still watch uncut movies and with fewer total interruptions than television airings.
And did we mention the movies were free?
Which movies should you watch, though, now that you know where to find them? Rotten Tomatoes did some digging and sorted through the free movie catalogs of Peacock, Vudu, Tubi, IMDB, YouTube, and Crackle to find the 200 best movies available to watch for free right now. These films, all Fresh on the Tomatometer, include Oscar winners, blockbusters, comedy classics, informative documentaries, and family favorites — all available to watch for free.
Check out our list of the Freshest movies to watch free online to find something new without paying rental or subscription fees.
Just added: The Aristocrats, Back to the Future Trilogy, The Big Short, A Boy and His Dog, Brick, Brokeback Mountain, Carol, Coming to America, Compliance, The Decline of Western Civilization, Django Unchained, Fight Club, Fish Called Wanda, Fury, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Half Nelson, History of Violence, Hoop Dreams, Ichi the Killer, The Imitation Game, John Wick 2, John Wick 3, Lion, Love Story, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Man of Tai Chi, Megamind, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Nobody, Moneyball, On Golden Pond, The Pianist, Predators, Pretty Woman, The Road, Seabiscuit, Southpaw, Sweeney Todd, The Wedding Singer, Whip It
The Aristocrats (2005)
79%
Critics Consensus: Can a joke stand up to repeated tellings? Hilarious and revealing of the way comedy works, The Aristocrats demonstrates that it’s possible.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Back to the Future (1985)
96%
Critics Consensus: Inventive, funny, and breathlessly constructed, Back to the Future is a rousing time-travel adventure with an unforgettable spirit.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
66%
Critics Consensus: Back to the Future II is far more uneven than its predecessor, but its madcap highs outweigh the occasionally cluttered machinations of an overstuffed plot.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Back to the Future Part III (1990)
80%
Critics Consensus: Back to the Future Part III draws the trilogy to a satisfying close with a simpler, sweeter round of time-travel antics.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Big Short (2015)
89%
Critics Consensus: The Big Short approaches a serious, complicated subject with an impressive attention to detail — and manages to deliver a well-acted, scathingly funny indictment of its real-life villains in the bargain.
Where to Stream: Tubi
A Boy and His Dog (1975)
76%
Critics Consensus: An offbeat, eccentric black comedy, A Boy and His Dog features strong dialogue and an oddball vision of the future.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
87%
Critics Consensus: A beautiful, epic Western, Brokeback Mountain‘s love story is imbued with heartbreaking universality thanks to moving performances by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Coming to America (1988)
72%
Critics Consensus: Eddie Murphy was in full control at this point, starkly evident in Coming to America‘s John Landis’ coasting direction.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Compliance (2012)
89%
Critics Consensus: Anchored by smart, sensitive direction and strong performances, Complicance is a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that’s equal parts gripping and disturbing.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
100%
Critics Consensus: The Decline of Western Civilization takes a frank, often funny look at the punk culture of the late ’70s and early ’80s.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Django Unchained (2012)
87%
Critics Consensus: Bold, bloody, and stylistically daring, Django Unchained is another incendiary masterpiece from Quentin Tarantino.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Fight Club (1999)
79%
Critics Consensus: Solid acting, amazing direction, and elaborate production design make Fight Club a wild ride.
Where to Stream: Tubi
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
96%
Critics Consensus: Smartly written, smoothly directed, and solidly cast, A Fish Called Wanda offers a classic example of a brainy comedy with widespread appeal.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Girl With a Pearl Earring (2003)
73%
Critics Consensus: Visually arresting, but the story could be told with a bit more energy.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Half Nelson (2006)
91%
Critics Consensus: Half Nelson features powerful performances from Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps. It’s a wise, unsentimental portrait of lonely people at the crossroads.
Where to Stream: Tubi
A History of Violence (2005)
87%
Critics Consensus: A History of Violence raises compelling and thoughtful questions about the nature of violence, while representing a return to form for director David Cronenberg in one of his more uncharacteristic pieces.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Hoop Dreams (1994)
98%
Critics Consensus: One of the most critically acclaimed documentaries of all time, Hoop Dreams is a rich, complex, heartbreaking, and ultimately deeply rewarding film that uses high school hoops as a jumping-off point to explore issues of race, class, and education in modern America.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Ichi the Killer (2001)
65%
Critics Consensus: Ichi The Killer is a thoroughly shocking gorefest that will surely entertain those with strong stomachs and a penchant for brutal violence.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Imitation Game (2014)
89%
Critics Consensus: With an outstanding starring performance from Benedict Cumberbatch illuminating its fact-based story, The Imitation Game serves as an eminently well-made entry in the “prestige biopic” genre.
Where to Stream: Vudu
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
89%
Critics Consensus: John Wick: Chapter 2 does what a sequel should — which in this case means doubling down on the non-stop, thrillingly choreographed action that made its predecessor so much fun.
Where to Stream: Peacock
John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum (2019)
89%
Critics Consensus: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum reloads for another hard-hitting round of the brilliantly choreographed, over-the-top action that fans of the franchise demand.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Love Story (1970)
68%
Critics Consensus: Earnest and determined to make audiences swoon, Love Story is an unabashed tearjerker that will capture hearts when it isn’t inducing eye rolls.
Where to Stream: Crackle
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
68%
Critics Consensus: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. tries to distract from an unremarkable story with charismatic stars and fizzy set pieces, adding up to an uneven action thriller with just enough style to overcome its lack of substance.
Where to Stream: Tubi on 10/27
Man of Tai Chi (2013)
71%
Critics Consensus: It may not be groundbreaking, but Man of Tai Chi represents an agreeably old-fashioned picture for martial arts fans — and a solid debut for first-time director Keanu Reeves.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
60%
Critics Consensus: Although this action-romance suffers from weak writing and one too many explosions, the chemistry generated by onscreen couple Pitt and Jolie is palpable enough to make this a thoroughly enjoyable summer action flick.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Mr. Nobody (2009)
68%
Critics Consensus: Mr. Nobody‘s narrative tangles may bedevil as much as they entertain, but its big ambitions and absorbing visuals make for an intriguing addition to director Jaco Van Dormael’s filmography.
Where to Stream: Vudu
On Golden Pond (1981)
93%
Critics Consensus: Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn are a wondrous duo in On Golden Pond, a wistful drama that movingly explores the twilight years of a loving marriage.
Where to Stream: Crackle
The Pianist (2002)
95%
Critics Consensus: Well-acted and dramatically moving, The Pianist is Polanski’s best work in years.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Predators (2010)
64%
Critics Consensus: After a string of subpar sequels, this bloody, action-packed reboot takes the Predator franchise back to its testosterone-fueled roots.
Where to Stream: Tubi on 10/15
Pretty Woman (1990)
64%
Critics Consensus: Pretty Woman may be a yuppie fantasy, but the film’s slick comedy, soundtrack, and casting can overcome misgivings.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Seabiscuit (2003)
77%
Critics Consensus: A life-affirming, if saccharine, epic treatment of a spirit-lifting figure in sports history.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Critics Consensus: Full of pith and Grand Guignol grossness, this macabre musical is perfectly helmed and highly entertaining. Tim Burton masterfully stages the musical in a way that will make you think he has done this many times before.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Wedding Singer (1998)
69%
Critics Consensus: It’s decidedly uneven — and surprisingly sappy for an early Adam Sandler comedy — but The Wedding Singer is also sweet, funny, and beguiling.
Where to Stream: Peacock
About a Boy (2002)
93%
Critics Consensus: About a Boy benefits tremendously from Hugh Grant’s layered performance, as well as a funny, moving story that tugs at the heartstrings without tilting into treacle.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Beyond the Lights (2014)
83%
The Big Lebowski (1998)
83%
Critics Consensus: Typically stunning visuals and sharp dialogue from the Coen Brothers, brought to life with strong performances from Goodman and Bridges.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Dead Poets Society (1989)
85%
Critics Consensus: Affecting performances from the young cast and a genuinely inspirational turn from Robin Williams grant Peter Weir’s prep school drama top honors.
Where to Stream: YouTube
District B13 (2004)
80%
Critics Consensus: A nonstop thrill ride, District B13‘s dizzying action sequences more than make up for any expository flaws.
Where to Stream: Vudu
District 13: Ultimatum (2009)
75%
Critics Consensus: District 13 bites off more than it can chew with its political subtext and questionable script, but the many action sequences are never less than entertaining.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Founder (2016)
81%
Critics Consensus: The Founder puts Michael Keaton’s magnetic performance at the center of a smart, satisfying biopic that traces the rise of one of America’s most influential businessmen — and the birth of one of its most far-reaching industries.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Friday Night Lights (2004)
82%
Critics Consensus: An acute survey of the football-obsessed heartland that succeeds as both a stirring drama and a rousing sports movie.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Hurricane (1999)
83%
Critics Consensus: Thanks in large part to one of Denzel Washington’s most powerful on-screen performances, The Hurricane is a moving, inspirational sports drama, even if it takes few risks in telling its story.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Jesus Camp (2006)
87%
Critics Consensus: Evangelical indoctrination is given an unflinching, even-handed look in this utterly worthwhile documentary.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
99%
Miss Potter (2006)
68%
Critics Consensus: A charming biopic that maintains its sweetness even in sadder moments.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Moonstruck (1987)
94%
Critics Consensus: Led by energetic performances from Nicolas Cage and Cher, Moonstruck is an exuberantly funny tribute to love and one of the decade’s most appealing comedies.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Ordinary People (1980)
89%
Critics Consensus: Though shot through with bitterness and sorrow, Robert Redford’s directorial debut is absorbing and well-acted.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Out of Sight (1998)
93%
Critics Consensus: Steven Soderbergh’s intelligently crafted adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel is witty, sexy, surprisingly entertaining, and a star-making turn for George Clooney.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Parenthood (1989)
91%
Critics Consensus: Bolstered by a delightful cast, Parenthood is a funny and thoughtfully crafted look at the best and worst moments of family life that resonates broadly.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Patriot Games (1992)
73%
Critics Consensus: Patriot Games doesn’t win many points for verisimilitude, but some entertaining set pieces — and Harrison Ford in the central role — more than compensate for its flaws.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Romper Stomper (1992)
79%
Critics Consensus: Relentlessly grim and gripping, Romper Stomper is a disquietingly authentic glimpse into the inner dynamics of a hate group, featuring an electric performance by Russell Crowe.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Seabiscuit (2003)
77%
Critics Consensus: A life-affirming, if saccharine, epic treatment of a spirit-lifting figure in sports history.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Solomon Kane (2009)
66%
Critics Consensus: Solomon Kane‘s formulaic and bleak narrative is overcome by an entertaining, straightforward adherence to its genre, exciting gore, and a gratifying lead performance by James Purefoy.
Where to Stream: Vudu
13 Assassins (2010)
95%
Critics Consensus: Takashi Miike’s electric remake of Eiichi Kudo’s 1963 period action film is a wild spectacle executed with killer, dizzying panache.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
77%
Critics Consensus: The Virgin Suicides drifts with a dreamlike melancholy that may strike some audiences as tedious, but Sofia Coppola’s feature debut is a mature meditation on disaffected youth.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Wedding Crashers (2005)
76%
Critics Consensus: Wedding Crashers is both raunchy and sweet, and features top-notch comic performances from Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.
Where to Stream: Peacock
World Trade Center (2006)
67%
Critics Consensus: As a visually stunning tribute to lives lost in tragedy, World Trade Center succeeds unequivocally, and it is more politically muted than many of Stone’s other works
Where to Stream: YouTube
The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
82%
Critics Consensus: Overcomes its formulaic storyline thanks to Anthony Hopkins’ warm and endearing portrayal of an age-defying thrill seeker.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Descent (2005)
86%
Django Unchained (2012)
87%
Critics Consensus: Bold, bloody, and stylistically daring, Django Unchained is another incendiary masterpiece from Quentin Tarantino.
Where to Stream: Tubi
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
99%
Critics Consensus: Boasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars.
Where to Stream: IMDB
Life Itself (2014)
98%
Critics Consensus: Rich in detail and warmly affectionate, Life Itself offers a joyful yet poignant tribute to a critical cinematic legacy.
Where to Stream: Crackle
The Naked Gun (1988)
88%
Critics Consensus: The Naked Gun is loaded chock full of gags that are goofy, unapologetically crass, and ultimately hilarious.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Of Mice and Men (1992)
97%
Critics Consensus: Of Mice and Men honors its classic source material with a well-acted adaptation that stays powerfully focused on the story’s timeless themes.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
60%
Critics Consensus: While sluggish in spots, Resurrecting the Champ is a sports/newsroom drama elevated by high-caliber performances by Samuel Jackson, Josh Hartnet, and Alan Alda.
Where to Stream: Crackle
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
98%
Begin Again (2013)
83%
Critics Consensus: Writer-director John Carney’s return to musical drama isn’t quite as potent as it was with Once, but thanks to charming work from its well-matched leads, Begin Again is difficult to resist.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Coriolanus (2011)
92%
Critics Consensus: Visceral and visually striking, Ralph Fiennes’ Coriolanus proves Shakespeare can still be both electrifying and relevant in a modern context.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Experimenter (2015)
85%
The Ghost Writer (2010)
84%
Critics Consensus: While it may lack the revelatory punch of Polanski’s finest films, Ghost Writer benefits from stylish direction, a tense screenplay, and a strong central performance from Ewan McGregor.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
85%
The Girl Who Played With Fire (2009)
69%
How I Live Now (2013)
65%
The Innkeepers (2011)
79%
Critics Consensus: It doesn’t break any rules of the genre, but The Innkeepers serves as additional proof that Ti West is a young director that discriminating horror fans can trust.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Sing Street (2016)
95%
Critics Consensus: Sing Street is a feel-good musical with huge heart and irresistible optimism, and its charmimg cast and hummable tunes help to elevate its familiar plotting.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Wind River (2017)
87%
Critics Consensus: Wind River lures viewers into a character-driven mystery with smart writing, a strong cast, and a skillfully rendered setting that delivers the bitter chill promised by its title.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Paddington (2014)
97%
Critics Consensus: Paddington brings a beloved children’s character into the 21st century without sacrificing his essential charm, delivering a family-friendly adventure as irresistibly cuddly as its star.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Homesman (2014)
80%
Critics Consensus: A squarely traditional yet somewhat progressive Western, The Homesman adds another absorbing entry to Tommy Lee Jones’ directorial résumé.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
100%
Critics Consensus: A technical masterpiece, Battleship Potemkin is Soviet cinema at its finest, and its montage editing techniques remain influential to this day.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Stop Making Sense (1984)
100%
Critics Consensus: Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense captures the energetic, unpredictable live act of peak Talking Heads with color and visual wit.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Starred Up (2013)
99%
His Girl Friday (1940)
99%
Critics Consensus: Anchored by stellar performances from Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, His Girl Friday is possibly the definitive screwball romantic comedy.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Murderball (2005)
98%
Critics Consensus: An entertaining and gripping documentary that shows being confined to a wheelchair doesn’t mean the fun has to end.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Time Is Illmatic (2014)
98%
Short Term 12 (2013)
98%
Being Evel (2015)
98%
Critics Consensus: Insightful and swiftly paced, Being Evel is an entertaining, well-crafted overview of an unforgettable character.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Love, Antosha (2019)
97%
Critics Consensus: Using raw materials left behind by its subject, Love, Antosha takes a thoughtful — and powerful — look at a life and career cut short.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
96%
Blood on Her Name (2019)
96%
Critics Consensus: A satisfyingly dark noir elevated by stellar acting and a sharp screenplay, Blood on Her Name thrills in the moment and lingers in the memory.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Citizenfour (2014)
96%
Critics Consensus: Part real-life thriller, part sobering examination of 21st century civil liberties, Citizenfour transcends ideology to offer riveting, must-see cinema.
Where to Stream: Tubi
For Ahkeem (2017)
96%
Critics Consensus: For Ahkeem uses one young woman’s stirring story to offer a sobering reflection of the lives of many in modern America.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Housebound (2014)
95%
Critics Consensus: Alternately hilarious, gross, and simply diverting, Housebound is the rare horror-comedy that delivers on both fronts.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Love Witch (2016)
95%
Critics Consensus: The Love Witch offers an absorbing visual homage to a bygone era, arranged subtly in service of a thought-provoking meditation on the battle of the sexes.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Train to Busan (2016)
94%
Critics Consensus: Dear Zachary is a both a touching tribute to a fallen friend and a heart-wrenching account of justice gone astray, skillfully put to film with no emotion spared.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Frost/Nixon (2008)
93%
Critics Consensus: Frost/Nixon is weighty and eloquent; a cross between a boxing match and a ballet with Oscar worthy performances.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Re-Animator (1985)
93%
Critics Consensus: Perfectly mixing humor and horror, the only thing more effective than Re-Animator‘s gory scares are its dry, deadpan jokes.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Love's a Bitch (2000)
93%
Critics Consensus: The brutality of Amores Perros may be difficult to watch at times, but this intense, gritty film packs a hard wallop.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Holy Motors (2012)
92%
Critics Consensus: Mesmerizingly strange and willfully perverse, Holy Motors offers an unforgettable visual feast alongside a spellbinding — albeit unapologetically challenging — narrative.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Mystery Road (2013)
92%
Critics Consensus: Mystery Road evokes classic Westerns while using its Australian outback setting to delve into a surprisingly layered — and powerfully impactful — array of social issues.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Super Size Me (2004)
92%
Transsiberian (2008)
91%
Critics Consensus: Traditional in form yet effective in execution, this taut thriller updates the “danger on a train” scenario with atmospheric sense.
Where to Stream: Vudu
What Richard Did (2012)
91%
Critics Consensus: Guided by a vividly sympathetic turn from Jack Reynor, What Richard Did explores its devastating story with probing, disquieting realism.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Whale Rider (2002)
91%
Critics Consensus: An empowering and uplifting movie, with a wonderful performance by Castle-Hughes.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Ginger Snaps (2000)
90%
Little Fish (2005)
90%
Critics Consensus: Fueled by powerful work from a strong cast led by Cate Blanchett, Little Fish is a hard-hitting story worth watching — and a major step forward for director Rowan Woods.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Messenger (2009)
90%
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
90%
Critics Consensus: Rare Exports is an unexpectedly delightful crossbreed of deadpan comedy and Christmas horror.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Better Watch Out (2016)
89%
Critics Consensus: Carried by its charismatic young cast, Better Watch Out is an adorably sinister holiday horror film.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Dial M for Murder (1954)
89%
Critics Consensus: Dial M for Murder may be slightly off-peak Hitchcock, but by any other standard, it’s a sophisticated, chillingly sinister thriller — and one that boasts an unforgettable performance from Grace Kelly to boot.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
89%
Critics Consensus: Thanks to a smart script and documentary-style camerawork, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre achieves start-to-finish suspense, making it a classic in low-budget exploitation cinema.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Battle Royale (2000)
88%
Critics Consensus: Battle Royale is a controversial and violent parable of adolescence, heightening teenage melodrama with life-or-death stakes.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Roger Dodger (2002)
88%
Critics Consensus: The movie could have benefited from a more experienced director, but a great cast and script overcome any first time jitters the director may have had.
Where to Stream: Tubi
What Maisie Knew (2012)
87%
Critics Consensus: It’s undeniably difficult to watch at times, but What Maisie Knew ultimately rises on the strength of its solidly sourced script, powerful performances, and empathetic direction.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Blue Valentine (2010)
86%
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
86%
Donnie Darko (2001)
86%
Critics Consensus: Richard Kelly’s debut feature Donnie Darko is a daring, original vision, packed with jarring ideas and intelligence and featuring a remarkable performance from Jake Gyllenhaal as the troubled title character.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Inside Man (2006)
86%
Critics Consensus: Spike Lee’s energetic and clever bank-heist thriller is a smart genre film that is not only rewarding on its own terms, but manages to subvert its pulpy trappings with wit and skill.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Meek's Cutoff (2010)
86%
Critics Consensus: Moving at a contemplative speed unseen in most westerns, Meek’s Cutoff is an effective, intense journey of terror and survival in the untamed frontier.
Where to Stream: Tubi
My Friend Dahmer (2017)
86%
Critics Consensus: My Friend Dahmer opens a window into the making of a serial killer whose conclusions are as empathetic as they are deeply troubling.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Paris, je t'aime (2006)
86%
Critics Consensus: Paris Je T’aime is uneven, but there are more than enough delightful moments in this omnibus tribute to the City of Lights to tip the scale in its favor.
Where to Stream: Crackle
We Are What We Are (2013)
86%
Critics Consensus: A compelling story cleverly told, We Are What We Are quenches horror buffs’ thirst for gore while serving up serious-minded filmmaking and solid acting.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Goodnight Mommy (2014)
85%
Critics Consensus: Dark, violent, and drenched in dread, Goodnight Mommy is perfect for extreme horror enthusiasts — or filmgoers who prefer to watch between splayed fingers
Where to Stream: Tubi
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
86%
Critics Consensus: Monty Python’s the Meaning of Life is rude, ribald, and unafraid to take comedic risks — which is to say it should more than satisfy fans of the titular troupe.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Proposition (2005)
85%
Wendy and Lucy (2008)
85%
Critics Consensus: Michelle Williams gives a heartbreaking performance in Wendy and Lucy, a timely portrait of loneliness and struggle.
Where to Stream: Tubi
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014)
84%
Critics Consensus: Every bit as good-natured as longtime fans might hope, I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story offers heartwarming behind-the-scenes perspective on a cultural icon.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Dead Ringers (1988)
83%
Critics Consensus: Dead Ringers serves up a double dose of Jeremy Irons in service of a devilishly unsettling concept and commandingly creepy work from director David Cronenberg.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Get the Gringo (2012)
82%
Critics Consensus: Energetic and hard-hitting, Get the Gringo plays squarely to its lead actor’s strengths as a skilled portrayer of men put through physical and emotional hell.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Listen Up Philip (2014)
82%
Nothing but the Truth (2008)
82%
Critics Consensus: A well-crafted political thriller, Nothing But the Truth features a strong cast that helps the real-life drama make an effortless transition to the big screen.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
81%
Critics Consensus: Memory – The Origins of Alien offers an entertaining inside look at the making of a classic — and compellingly analyzes its creation in the context of its era.
Where to Stream: Crackle
The Robber (2010)
79%
Critics Consensus: The Robber draws on real-life events for a complex character-driven drama that draws viewers in even as it avoids hitting traditional thriller beats.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
78%
Critics Consensus: Sleepaway Camp is a standard teen slasher elevated by occasional moments of John Waters-esque weirdness and a twisted ending.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Zero Charisma (2013)
77%
Critics Consensus: Zero Charisma takes a refreshingly empathetic — and often quite funny — look at characters historically marginalized as one-dimensional archetypes.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Little Pink House (2017)
80%
Critics Consensus: Little Pink House rises up on the foundation of Catherine Keener’s strong central performance, even if its fact-based story never quite fills in the framework.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Last Days in the Desert (2015)
76%
Critics Consensus: Last Days in the Desert offers enough stately grandeur and spiritual exploration to offset an occasionally ambiguous narrative.
Where to Stream: Crackle
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
75%
Critics Consensus: We Need to Talk About Kevin is a masterful blend of drama and horror, with fantastic performances across the board (Tilda Swinton especially, delivering one of her very best).
Where to Stream: Crackle
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
75%
Critics Consensus: A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints is a lively, powerful coming-of-age tale with winning performances and sharp direction from first-timer Dito Montiel.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Hello I Must Be Going (2012)
75%
Critics Consensus: Hello I Must Be Going offers an offbeat twist to the romance genre, a solid character study for fans of grown-up drama, and a career-making breakout vehicle for Melanie Lynskey.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Tortilla Soup (2001)
74%
Critics Consensus: An English remake of Ang Lee’s Eat Drink Man Woman, Tortilla Soup is as charming and flavorful as the dishes it features.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Way Back (2010)
74%
Critics Consensus: It isn’t as emotionally involving as it should be, but this Peter Weir epic offers sweeping ambition and strong performances to go with its grand visual spectacle.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Bellflower (2011)
73%
Critics Consensus: This fevered, stylish vision of the end of the world stitches multiple genres together and marks writer/director/star Evan Glodell as a true talent to watch.
Where to Stream: Crackle
The Illusionist (2006)
73%
What We Did on Our Holiday (2014)
73%
Critics Consensus: Witty and well-cast, What We Did on Our Holiday injects unlikely laughs into a story dealing with dark, difficult themes.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Wish You Were Here (2012)
72%
Critics Consensus: Smart, slick, and thrilling, Wish You Were Here benefits from a compelling mystery at the center of its tightly wound plot, as well as strong performances from a cast that includes Joel Edgerton.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)
70%
Critics Consensus: Reverential and offbeat, the road trip film Private lives of Pippa Lee takes emotional detours and is elevated by great performances, particularly that of Robin Wright-Penn.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Highlander (1986)
70%
Wuthering Heights (2011)
68%
Critics Consensus: Director Andrea Arnold’s gritty, naturalistic re-imagining of the Emily Bronte classic stays true to the book’s spirit while utilizing an unconventional approach to explore the romantic yearning at the heart of the story.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Away We Go (2009)
67%
Critics Consensus: Built on a set of quirks and charms that are as noticeable as they are interchangeable, Away We Go is a sweet but uneven road trip.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Afternoon Delight (2013)
66%
Critics Consensus: Afternoon Delight‘s uncertain tone is entertainingly offset by smart dialogue and standout starring work from Kathryn Hahn.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Merry Gentleman (2009)
65%
Critics Consensus: Michael Keaton’s directorial debut, The Merry Gentleman, is a slow character study aided greatly by the performances of Keaton and Kelly MacDonald.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Find Me Guilty (2006)
62%
Critics Consensus: Find Me Guilty‘s excessive length and heavy-handed narrative keep it from reaching its full potential, but Vin Diesel’s performance is well worth watching.
Where to Stream: Crackle
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