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Apps and sites like Crackle, Freevee, 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, Freevee, 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: Ambulance, Antwone Fisher, Battle of the Sexes, Beetlejuice, Bye Bye Birdie, Drive, Edge of Tomorrow, E.T., He Got Game, Hitch, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Insider, Judy, The Karate Kid (2010), Malcolm X, Mask of Zorro, Midnight Express, Napoleon Dynamite, 1917, The Northman, Peggy Sue Got Married, Pitch Perfect, Pretty Woman, Princess Bride, Shrek, Shrek 2, Speed, Splash, To Sir With Love, Transamerica, White Men Can’t Jump, You Won’t Be Alone
Antwone Fisher (2002)
78%
Critics Consensus: Washington’s directing debut is a solidly crafted, emotionally touching work.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Battle of the Sexes (2017)
84%
Critics Consensus: Battle of the Sexes turns real-life events into a crowd-pleasing, well-acted dramedy that ably entertains while smartly serving up a volley of present-day parallels.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Beetlejuice (1988)
85%
Critics Consensus: Brilliantly bizarre and overflowing with ideas, Beetlejuice offers some of Michael Keaton’s most deliciously manic work – and creepy, funny fun for the whole family.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
89%
Critics Consensus: A poppy satire on pop music, Bye Bye Birdie is silly, light, and very, very pink.
Where to Stream: Crackle
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
63%
Critics Consensus: Though it is ultimately somewhat undone by its own lofty ambitions, The Devil’s Advocate is a mostly effective blend of supernatural thrills and character exploration.
Where to Stream: Tubi
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
99%
Critics Consensus: Playing as both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, Steven Spielberg’s touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Fifth Element (1997)
71%
Critics Consensus: Visually inventive and gleefully over the top, Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element is a fantastic piece of pop sci-fi that never takes itself too seriously.
Where to Stream: Tubi
He Got Game (1998)
81%
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
97%
Critics Consensus: The charmingly offbeat Hunt for the Wilderpeople unites a solid cast, a talented filmmaker, and a poignant, funny, deeply affecting message.
Where to Stream: Crackle
The Insider (1999)
96%
Critics Consensus: Intelligent, compelling, and packed with strong performances, The Insider is a potent corporate thriller.
Where to Stream: Freevee
The Karate Kid (2010)
66%
Critics Consensus: It may not be as powerful as the 1984 edition, but the 2010 Karate Kid delivers a surprisingly satisfying update on the original
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
83%
Critics Consensus: Banderas returns as an aging Zorro in this surprisingly nimble, entertaining swashbuckler.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Midnight Express (1978)
93%
Critics Consensus: Raw and unrelenting, Midnight Express is riveting in its realistic depiction of incarceration — mining pathos from the simple act of enduring hardship.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
72%
The Northman (2022)
89%
Critics Consensus: A bloody revenge epic and breathtaking visual marvel, The Northman finds filmmaker Robert Eggers expanding his scope without sacrificing any of his signature style.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
86%
Critics Consensus: Peggy Sue Got Married may seem just another in a line of ’80s boomer nostalgia films, but none of the others have Kathleen Turner keen lead performance.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Pitch Perfect (2012)
81%
Critics Consensus: Pitch Perfect‘s plot is formulaic, but the performances are excellent and the musical numbers are toe-tapping as well.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Pretty Woman (1990)
65%
The Princess Bride (1987)
97%
Critics Consensus: A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, The Princess Bride is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh.
Where to Stream: YouTube
To Sir, With Love (1967)
90%
Critics Consensus: While it’s a bit dated and overly schmaltzy, To Sir, With Love remains compelling because of Sidney Poitier’s outstanding performance — and the catchy theme song is a classic.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Transamerica (2005)
77%
Critics Consensus: A terrific performance by Felicity Huffman carries this unconventional but touching transgender road movie.
Where to Stream: Peacock
White Men Can't Jump (1992)
77%
You Won't Be Alone (2022)
93%
Critics Consensus: Although it may strike some as too artsy for its own good, You Won’t Be Alone puts a thoughtfully fresh spin on familiar horror tropes.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
69%
Critics Consensus: Sweet and spry, Adventures in Babysitting gets by on its amiable tone.
Where to Stream: YouTube
The American (2010)
65%
Critics Consensus: As beautifully shot as it is emotionally restrained, The American is an unusually divisive spy thriller — and one that rests on an unusually subdued performance from George Clooney.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Analyze This (1999)
69%
Critics Consensus: Analyze This is a satisfying comedy with great performances by De Niro and Crystal.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Black Swan (2010)
85%
Critics Consensus: Bracingly intense, passionate, and wildly melodramatic, Black Swan glides on Darren Aronofsky’s bold direction — and a bravura performance from Natalie Portman.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Blue Valentine (2010)
86%
Critics Consensus: This emotionally gripping examination of a marriage on the rocks isn’t always easy to watch, but Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling give performances of unusual depth and power.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Crazy Heart (2009)
90%
Critics Consensus: Thanks to a captivating performance from Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart transcends its overly familiar origins and finds new meaning in an old story.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Dark Waters (2019)
89%
Critics Consensus: Dark Waters powerfully relays a real-life tale of infuriating malfeasance, honoring the victims and laying blame squarely at the feet of the perpetrators.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Dazed and Confused (1993)
92%
Critics Consensus: Featuring an excellent ensemble cast, a precise feel for the 1970s, and a killer soundtrack, Dazed and Confused is a funny, affectionate, and clear-eyed look at high school life.
Where to Stream: Freevee
The Endless (2017)
92%
A Few Good Men (1992)
83%
Critics Consensus: An old-fashioned courtroom drama with a contemporary edge, A Few Good Men succeeds on the strength of its stars, with Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and especially Jack Nicholson delivering powerful performances that more than compensate for the predictable plot.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Funny People (2009)
69%
Critics Consensus: Funny People features the requisite humor, as well as considerable emotional depth, resulting in Judd Apatow’s most mature film to date.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Independence Day (1996)
67%
Critics Consensus: The plot is thin and so is character development, but as a thrilling, spectacle-filled summer movie, Independence Day delivers.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
93%
Critics Consensus: The Last of the Mohicans is a breathless romantic adventure that plays loose with history — and comes out with a richer action movie for it.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Out of Sight (1998)
94%
Critics Consensus: Steven Soderbergh’s intelligently crafted adaptation of the Elmore Leonard novel is witty, sexy, suprisingly entertaining, and a star-making turn for George Clooney.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
79%
Critics Consensus: Odd, touching, and unique, Punch-Drunk Love is also delightfully funny, utilizing Adam Sandler’s comic persona to explore the life of a lonely guy who finds love.
Where to Stream: Freevee
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
67%
Critics Consensus: Will Smith’s heartfelt performance elevates The Pursuit of Happyness above mere melodrama.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Schindler's List (1993)
98%
Critics Consensus: Schindler’s List blends the abject horror of the Holocaust with Steven Spielberg’s signature tender humanism to create the director’s dramatic masterpiece.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
84%
Critics Consensus: With Matt Damon’s unsettling performance offering a darkly twisted counterpoint to Anthony Minghella’s glossy direction, The Talented Mr. Ripley is a suspense thriller that lingers.
Where to Stream: Peacock
13 Going on 30 (2004)
65%
Critics Consensus: Although the plot leaves a lot to be desired, 13 Going on 30 will tug at your inner teenager’s heartstrings thanks in large part to a dazzling performance from Jennifer Garner.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Training Day (2001)
73%
Critics Consensus: The ending may be less than satisfying, but Denzel Washington reminds us why he’s such a great actor in this taut and brutal police drama.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
74%
Critics Consensus: A parody that pokes fun at rock stars and reductive biopics alike, this comedy sings in large part because of stellar performances and clever original music.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Buffalo 66 (1998)
76%
Critics Consensus: Self-indulgent yet intriguing, Buffalo ’66 marks an auspicious feature debut for writer-director-star Vincent Gallo while showcasing a terrific performance from Christina Ricci.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
94%
Critics Consensus: Call Me by Your Name offers a melancholy, powerfully affecting portrait of first love, empathetically acted by Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer.
Where to Stream: Freevee
Drugstore Cowboy (1989)
100%
Critics Consensus: Drugstore Cowboy takes us into a violent, transient world with cool, contemplative style.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Earth Girls Are Easy (1989)
68%
Critics Consensus: Earth Girls Are Easy is messy, silly, and not particularly bright — qualities it comes by honestly and deliberately.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Force majeure (2014)
94%
Critics Consensus: Gleefully uncomfortable, Force Majeure is a relationship drama that’s hard to watch — and just as difficult to ignore.
Where to Stream: Vudu
How I Live Now (2013)
66%
Critics Consensus: Led by another strong performance from Saoirse Ronan and a screenplay that subverts YA clichés, How I Live Now blends young love with post-apocalyptic drama.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Take This Waltz (2011)
79%
Critics Consensus: Featuring excellent work from an outstanding cast, the bittersweet drama Waltz proves that in the right hands, a familiar tale can still ring true.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Donnie Brasco (1997)
88%
Critics Consensus: A stark, nuanced portrait of life in organized crime, bolstered by strong performances from Al Pacino and Johnny Depp.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
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
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: Crackle
Critics Consensus: Precious is a grim yet ultimately triumphant film about abuse and inner-city life, largely bolstered by exceptional performances from its cast.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Pumping Iron (1977)
92%
Critics Consensus: In addition to offering an enlightening early look into the world of future star/politician Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pumping Iron provides a witty and insightful overview of competitive bodybuilding.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2010)
85%
Critics Consensus: Like the best horror/comedies, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil mines its central crazy joke for some incredible scares, laughs, and — believe it or not — heart.
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: Vudu
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
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
65%
Critics Consensus: Zack and Miri Make a Porno is a modest success for Kevin Smith, due in large part to the charm of Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks.
Where to Stream: Vudu
The Founder (2016)
80%
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
The Girl With All the Gifts (2016)
85%
Critics Consensus: The Girl with All the Gifts grapples with thought-provoking questions without skimping on the scares — and finds a few fresh wrinkles in the well-worn zombie horror genre along the way
Where to Stream: Vudu
I'm Not There (2007)
77%
Critics Consensus: I’m Not There‘s unique editing, visuals, and multiple talented actors portraying Bob Dylan make for a deliciously unconventional experience. Each segment brings a new and fresh take on Dylan’s life.
Where to Stream: Vudu
King of California (2007)
63%
Critics Consensus: A quirky and often touching comedy about a mature teenager and her manic depressive father, King of California is a charming tale of familial relations and treasure hunting.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Last Stand (2013)
61%
Critics Consensus: There’s nothing particularly distinguished about it, but for Schwarzenegger fans The Last Stand provides perfectly undemanding entertainment.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
95%
Critics Consensus: A feelgood adventure brought to life by outstanding performances, The Peanut Butter Falcon finds rich modern resonance in classic American fiction.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Stir of Echoes (1999)
68%
Critics Consensus: Kevin Bacon’s acting is so genuine that it’s creepy and director David Keopp knows how to create true suspense.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Take Shelter (2011)
92%
Critics Consensus: Michael Shannon gives a powerhouse performance and the purposefully subtle filmmaking creates a perfect blend of drama, terror, and dread.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Cocaine Cowboys (2006)
69%
Critics Consensus: As frenetic, thrilling, and lacking in subtletly as its drug of focus…and just as likely to prompt some hard questions after it’s gone.
Where to Stream: Crackle
God Bless America (2011)
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
Man of Tai Chi (2013)
71%
My Week With Marilyn (2011)
84%
Critics Consensus: Michelle Williams shines in My Week with Marilyn, capturing the magnetism and vulnerability of Marilyn Monroe.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (2017)
87%
Critics Consensus: Professor Marston & The Wonder Women winds a lasso of cinematic truth around a fascinating fact-based tale with strong performances from its three stars.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Winter's Bone (2010)
94%
Critics Consensus: Bleak, haunting, and yet still somehow hopeful, Winter’s Bone is writer-director Debra Granik’s best work yet — and it boasts an incredible, starmaking performance from Jennifer Lawrence.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
The Last Seduction (1994)
94%
Critics Consensus: Like Body Heat, The Last Seduction updates film noir techniques for a modern era, imbuing this erotic film with ’90s snark.
Where to Stream: Vudu
King of New York (1990)
72%
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: Vudu
Miss Potter (2006)
68%
The Queen of Versailles (2012)
95%
Critics Consensus: The Queen of Versailles is a timely, engaging, and richly drawn portrait of the American Dream improbably composed of equal parts compassion and schadenfreude
Where to Stream: YouTube
The Villainess (2017)
85%
Day of the Dead (1985)
83%
Critics Consensus: Day of the Dead may arguably be the least haunting entry in George A. Romero’s undead trilogy, but it will give audiences’ plenty to chew on with its shocking gore and scathing view of society.
Where to Stream: Crackle
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
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
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
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
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)
64%
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
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
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
The Descent (2005)
86%
Critics Consensus: Deft direction and strong performances from its all-female cast guide The Descent, a riveting, claustrophobic horror film.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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%
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
85%
The Girl Who Played With Fire (2009)
70%
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
Wind River (2017)
87%
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
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
Time Is Illmatic (2014)
98%
Critics Consensus: Comprehensive yet brisk, Nas: Time Is Illmatic offers an absorbing look at a hip-hop classic and the life of the artist who made it.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
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)
96%
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
Re-Animator (1985)
94%
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
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%
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
Ginger Snaps (2000)
89%
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
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
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 (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
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
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)
81%
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)
79%
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
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
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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