[Updated April 7, 2021]
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: Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, The Right Stuff, Best In Show, Three Kings, Amadeus, Boogie Nights, Good Night and Good Luck, The Killing Fields, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Waiting for Guffman, After Hours, Dirty Harry, A Mighty Wind, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, The Aviator, John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, My Cousin Vinny, About Schmidt, Wag the Dog, The Exorcist, Jerry Maguire, Driving Miss Daisy, Rumble in the Bronx, The Informant!, Under Siege, The Mask
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
I Am Not Your Negro (2017)
99%
Critics Consensus: I Am Not Your Negro offers an incendiary snapshot of James Baldwin’s crucial observations on American race relations — and a sobering reminder of how far we’ve yet to go.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2012)
99%
Critics Consensus: Beautiful, thoughtful, and engrossing, Jiro Dreams of Sushi should prove satisfying even for filmgoers who don’t care for the cuisine.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Starred Up (2014)
99%
God's Own Country (2017)
98%
His Girl Friday (1940)
98%
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
Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)
98%
Short Term 12 (2013)
98%
Being Evel (2015)
97%
Critics Consensus: Insightful and swiftly paced, Being Evel is an entertaining, well-crafted overview of an unforgettable character.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Chicken Run (2000)
97%
Critics Consensus: Chicken Run has all the charm of Nick Park’s Wallace & Gromit, and something for everybody. The voice acting is fabulous, the slapstick is brilliant, and the action sequences are spectacular.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
Muscle Shoals (2013)
97%
Critics Consensus: Essential for soul fans and entertaining for novices, Muscle Shoals offers a compelling, warts-and-all glimpse at one of the most fascinating stories in modern American music.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
97%
Blood on Her Name (2020)
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
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
96%
Critics Consensus: With help from a strong performance by Leonardo DiCaprio as real-life wunderkind con artist Frank Abagnale, Steven Spielberg crafts a film that’s stylish, breezily entertaining, and surprisingly sweet.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
Ghost in the Shell (1996)
96%
Critics Consensus: A stunning feat of modern animation, Ghost in the Shell offers a thoughtful, complex treat for anime fans, as well as a perfect introduction for viewers new to the medium.
Where to Stream: YouTube
The Right Stuff (1983)
96%
Critics Consensus: The Right Stuff packs a lot of movie into its hefty running time, spinning a colorful, fact-based story out of consistently engaging characters in the midst of epochal events.
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)
96%
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
13 Assassins (2011)
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: Vudu
Journey To The West (2014)
94%
Train to Busan (Busanhaeng) (2016)
94%
Best in Show (2000)
94%
Critics Consensus: A fine example of writer-director-star Christopher Guest’s gift for improv comedy, Best in Show boasts an appealingly quirky premise and a brilliantly talented cast.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
Three Kings (1999)
94%
Critics Consensus: Three Kings successfully blends elements of action, drama, and comedy into a thoughtful, exciting movie on the Gulf War.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Boogie Nights (1997)
93%
Critics Consensus: Grounded in strong characters, bold themes, and subtle storytelling, Boogie Nights is a groundbreaking film both for director P.T. Anderson and star Mark Wahlberg.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Dogtooth (Kynodontas) (2010)
93%
Critics Consensus: It’ll be too disturbing — and meandering — for some, but Dogtooth is as disturbing and startlingly original as modern filmmaking gets.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2011)
91%
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
Good Night, And Good Luck (2005)
93%
Critics Consensus: A passionate and concise cinematic civics lesson, Good Night, And Good Luck has plenty to say about today’s political and cultural climate, and its ensemble cast is stellar.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Headhunters (2012)
93%
Critics Consensus: Grisly, twisty, and darkly comic, Headhunters is an exhilaratingly oddball take on familiar thriller elements.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Hunt (Jagten) (2013)
93%
Critics Consensus: Anchored by Mads Mikkelsen’s sympathetic performance, The Hunt asks difficult questions with the courage to pursue answers head on.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Killing Fields (1984)
93%
Critics Consensus: Artfully composed, powerfully acted, and fueled by a powerful blend of anger and empathy, The Killing Fields is a career-defining triumph for director Roland Joffé and a masterpiece of cinema.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
93%
Critics Consensus: Blessed by a brilliantly befuddled star turn from Chevy Chase, National Lampoon’s Vacation is one of the more consistent — and thoroughly quotable — screwball comedies of the 1980s.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Amores Perros (2001)
92%
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
The Deer Hunter (1978)
92%
Critics Consensus: Its greatness is blunted by its length and one-sided point of view, but the film’s weaknesses are overpowered by Michael Cimino’s sympathetic direction and a series of heartbreaking performances from Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and Christopher Walken.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
92%
Critics Consensus: Propelled by Charlie Kaufman’s smart, imaginative script and Michel Gondry’s equally daring directorial touch, Eternal Sunshine is a twisty yet heartfelt look at relationships and heartache.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
92%
Critics Consensus: Hedwig and the Angry Inch may very well be the next Rocky Horror midnight movie. It not only knows how to rock, but Hedwig’s story has an emotional poignancy.
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%
Traffic (2000)
92%
Critics Consensus: Soderbergh successfully pulls off the highly ambitious Traffic, a movie with three different stories and a very large cast. The issues of ethics are gray rather than black-and-white, with no clear-cut good guys. Terrific acting all around.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
Waiting for Guffman (1996)
91%
Critics Consensus: This riotously deadpan mockumentary about aspiring community theater performers never stoops to ridicule oft-ridiculous characters.
Where to Stream: Tubi
What Richard Did (2013)
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 (2003)
91%
Critics Consensus: An empowering and uplifting movie, with a wonderful performance by Castle-Hughes.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Ginger Snaps (2001)
90%
Little Fish (2006)
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
A Royal Affair (2012)
90%
Critics Consensus: A Royal Affair is a lavish and sumptuous costume drama with a juicy story to back it up.
Where to Stream: Vudu
After Hours (1985)
89%
Critics Consensus: Bursting with frantic energy and tinged with black humor, After Hours is a masterful — and often overlooked — detour in Martin Scorsese’s filmography.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Better Watch Out (2017)
89%
Critics Consensus: Carried by its charismatic young cast, Better Watch Out is an adorably sinister holiday horror film.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Breakfast Club (1985)
89%
Critics Consensus: The Breakfast Club is a warm, insightful, and very funny look into the inner lives of teenagers.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Compliance (2012)
89%
Critics Consensus: Anchored by smart, sensitive direction and strong performances, Compliance is a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that’s equal parts gripping and disturbing.
Where to Stream: Vudu
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
Dirty Harry (1971)
89%
Critics Consensus: As tough and taciturn as its no-nonsense hero, Dirty Harry delivers a deceptively layered message without sacrificing an ounce of its solid action impact.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Eastern Promises (2007)
89%
Critics Consensus: David Cronenberg triumphs again, showcasing the Viggo Mortensen’s onscreen prowess in a daring performance. Bearing the trademarks of psychological drama and gritty violence, Eastern Promises is a very compelling crime story.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
Scent of a Woman (1992)
89%
Critics Consensus: It might soar on Al Pacino’s performance more than the drama itself, but what a performance it is — big, bold, occasionally over-the-top, and finally giving the Academy pause to award the star his first Oscar.
Where to Stream: IMDB
The Texas Chainsaw 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
World's Greatest Dad (2009)
88%
Critics Consensus: World’s Greatest Dad is a risky, deadpan, dark comedy that effectively explores the nature of posthumous cults of celebrity.
Where to Stream: Vudu
A Mighty Wind (2003)
87%
Critics Consensus: Though not as uproariously funny as Guest’s previous movies, A Mighty Wind is also more heartfelt.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
87%
Critics Consensus: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure brings Paul Reubens’ famous character to the big screen intact, along with enough inspired silliness to dazzle children of all ages.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Rabbit Hole (2010)
87%
Critics Consensus: It’s often painful to watch, but Rabbit Hole‘s finely written script and convincing performances make it worth the effort.
Where to Stream: YouTube
What Maisie Knew (2013)
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
The Aviator (2004)
86%
Critics Consensus:With a rich sense of period detail, The Aviator succeeds thanks to typically assured direction from Martin Scorsese and a strong performance from Leonardo DiCaprio, who charts Howard Hughes’ descent from eccentric billionaire to reclusive madman.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Blue Valentine (2010)
86%
Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)
86%
Critics Consensus: Like a classic traditional country song, Coal Miner’s Daughter draws on time-tested formula — and undeniable talent — to tell a solidly affecting story.
Where to Stream: IMDB
Collateral (2004)
86%
Critics Consensus: Driven by director Michael Mann’s trademark visuals and a lean, villainous performance from Tom Cruise, Collateral is a stylish and compelling noir thriller.
Where to Stream: IMDB
My Cousin Vinny (1992)
86%
Critics Consensus: The deft comic interplay between Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei helps to elevate My Cousin Vinny‘s predictable script, and the result is a sharp, hilarious courtroom comedy.
Where to Stream: YouTube
About Schmidt (2002)
85%
Critics Consensus: In this funny, touching character study, Nicholson gives one of the best performances of his career.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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 (2011)
86%
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 (2007)
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
Robot & Frank (2012)
86%
Critics Consensus: Led by a brilliant performance from star Frank Langella, Robot & Frank works as both a quirky indie drama and as a smart, thoughtful meditation on aging.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Saving Face (2005)
86%
Critics Consensus: A charming tale of a love affair that overcomes cultural taboos.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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: IMDB
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
The Wolfpack (2015)
86%
Critics Consensus: Offering a unique look at modern fears and our fascination with film, The Wolfpack is a fascinating — and ultimately haunting — urban fable.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
85%
Critics Consensus: Its graphic violence and sprawling length will prove too much for some viewers to take, but Noomi Rapace’s gripping performance makes The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo an unforgettable viewing experience.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Goodnight Mommy (Ich seh, Ich seh) (2015)
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)
85%
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%
The Square (2017)
85%
Critics Consensus: The Square finds writer-director Ruben Östlund as ambitious as ever — and delivering an unforgettably unusual work whose challenging themes pay thought-provoking dividends.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Wag the Dog (1997)
85%
Critics Consensus: Smart, well-acted, and uncomfortably prescient political satire from director Barry Levinson and and all-star cast.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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 (2015)
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
Shadow Dancer (2013)
84%
Critics Consensus: A tense, thought-provoking thriller, Shadow Dancer is bolstered by sensitive direction from James Marsh and a terrific performance from Andrea Riseborough.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Drinking Buddies (2013)
84%
Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and powered by fine performances from Olivia Wilde and Jake Johnson, Drinking Buddies offers a bittersweet slice of observational comedy.
Where to Stream: Vudu
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
The Double (2014)
83%
The Exorcist (1973)
83%
Critics Consensus: The Exorcist rides its supernatural theme to magical effect, with remarkable special effects and an eerie atmosphere, resulting in one of the scariest films of all time.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story (2020)
81%
Critics Consensus: Despite glossing over some of the darker events in the subject’s life, Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story is an engaging look at a groundbreaking show.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Jerry Maguire (1996)
83%
Critics Consensus: Anchored by dazzling performances from Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renée Zellweger, as well as Cameron Crowe’s tender direction, Jerry Maguire meshes romance and sports with panache.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
82%
Critics Consensus: While it’s fueled in part by outdated stereotypes, Driving Miss Daisy takes audiences on a heartwarming journey with a pair of outstanding actors.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
Prince Avalanche (2013)
82%
Critics Consensus: A step back in the right direction for director David Gordon Green, Prince Avalanche shambles amiably along with a pair of artfully low-key performances from Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Two Lovers (2008)
82%
Critics Consensus: Two Lovers is a complex, intriguing, richly-acted romantic drama.
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
Night Catches Us (2010)
81%
Critics Consensus: A bold, original debut, Night Catches Us personalizes a tumultuous period in American history thanks to strong performances from Anthony Mackie and Kerry Washington.
Where to Stream: Vudu
District B13 (Banlieue 13) (2006)
80%
Critics Consensus: A nonstop thrill ride, District B13‘s dizzying action sequences more than make up for any expository flaws.
Where to Stream: Crackle
It's a Disaster (2013)
80%
Critics Consensus: A clever black comedy, It’s a Disaster is sometimes uneven but the sharp writing and stellar ensemble cast keeps the film on track.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Melancholia (2011)
80%
Critics Consensus: Melancholia‘s dramatic tricks are more obvious than they should be, but this is otherwise a showcase for Kirsten Dunst’s acting and for Lars von Trier’s profound, visceral vision of depression and destruction.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
80%
Critics Consensus: The Prince of Egypt‘s stunning visuals and first-rate voice cast more than compensate for the fact that it’s better crafted than it is emotionally involving.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
80%
Critics Consensus: An entertaining Jackie Chan stunt-fest in which the impressive action sequences overcome the low production value and by-the-numbers plot.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Grand Piano (2014)
79%
Critics Consensus: Grand Piano is so tense in its best moments — and appealingly strange overall — that it remains rewarding in spite of its flaws.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Informant! (2009)
79%
Critics Consensus: A charismatic turn by star Matt Damon and a consistently ironic tone boost this quietly funny satire about a corporate whistle-blower.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Robber (2011)
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
Under Siege (1992)
79%
Critics Consensus: A well-directed action thriller that makes the most of its confined setting, Under Siege marks a high point for early ’90s action — and its star’s spotty filmography.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Ashes of Time Redux (2008)
78%
Critics Consensus: Wong Kar Wai’s redux, with a few slight changes from his 1994 classic, is a feast for the eyes, if a little difficult to follow.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Eyes of My Mother (2016)
78%
Critics Consensus: The Eyes of My Mother uses a shocking trauma to fuel a hauntingly hypnotic odyssey whose nightmarish chill lingers long after the closing credits.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
77%
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
Dai-Nipponjin (Big Man Japan) (2009)
77%
Critics Conensus: Hitoshi Matsumoto’s indescribably odd mockumentary is undeniably inspired.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Black Book (2007)
76%
Critics Consensus: A furious mix of sex, violence, and moral relativism, Black Book is shamelessly entertaining melodrama.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Little Pink House (2018)
76%
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
Sea of Love (1989)
76%
Critics Consensus: Moody and steadily alluring, Sea of Love benefits immeasurably from the window-fogging chemistry between Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino.
Where to Stream: IMDB
Happy Christmas (2014)
76%
Critics Consensus: Intelligent, well-acted, and satisfyingly low-key, Happy Christmas marks another step in prolific filmmaker Joe Swanberg’s creative evolution.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Last Days In The Desert (2016)
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
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
76%
Critics Consensus: A love-it-or-hate-it experience, Moulin Rouge is all style, all giddy, over-the-top spectacle. But it’s also daring in its vision and wildly original.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Nanny McPhee Returns (2010)
75%
Critics Consensus: Emma Thompson’s second labor of love with the Nanny McPhee character actually improves on the first, delivering charming family fare with an excellent cast.
Where to Stream: IMDB
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2012)
75%
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
King of New York (1990)
74%
Critics Consensus: King of New York covers familiar narrative ground with impressive style — and leaves plenty of room for its talented cast to deliver gripping performances.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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 (2011)
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
Critics Consensus: Fearless is a brilliantly choreographed, beautifully filmed endcap to Li’s quarter decade of epic martial arts glory.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Illusionist (2006)
73%
Nanny McPhee (2006)
73%
Critics Consensus: A bit alarming at first, Nanny McPhee has a hard edge to counter Mary Poppins-style sweetness, but it still charms us and teaches some valuable lessons.
Where to Stream: IMDB
What We Did on Our Holiday (2015)
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 (2013)
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
Mo' Better Blues (1990)
71%
Critics Consensus: Mo’ Better Blues is rich with vibrant hues and Denzel Washington’s impassioned performance, although its straightforward telling lacks the political punch fans expect from a Spike Lee joint.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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)
69%
Mr. Nobody (2013)
68%
Wuthering Heights (2012)
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)
66%
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
Cloud Atlas (2012)
66%
Critics Consensus: Its sprawling, ambitious blend of thought-provoking narrative and eye-catching visuals will prove too unwieldy for some, but the sheer size and scope of Cloud Atlas are all but impossible to ignore.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Freakonomics (2010)
66%
Critics Consensus: More disjointed and less compelling than the book it’s based on, Freakonomics isn’t quite as entertaining or educational as it should be.
Where to Stream: Vudu
God Bless America (2012)
66%
Critics Consensus: A darkly comic polemic on modern culture, God Bless America is uneven and somewhat this but the ideas behind this revenge fulfillment journey has primal appeal.
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
Crank 2: High Voltage (2009)
64%
Critics Consensus: Crank: High Voltage delivers on its promises: a fast-paced, exciting thrill ride that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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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