Updated Oct. 6, 2020
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 Bad News Bears, The Conversation, Mother, Tangerine, The Host, Face/Off, Star Trek: First Contact, Nobody’s Fool, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Bound, Blue Valentine, Alan Partridge, In Order of Disappearance, The Raid Redemption, Saving Face, Experimenter, Narc, The Raid 2, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Ashes of Time Redux, Changing Lanes, Cloverfield, Sin City, Tailor of Panama, Big Bad Wolves, Bronson, Kick-Ass, A.I.:Artificial Intelligence, Chocolate, District 13: Ultimatum, Fury, House of Sand and Fox, Charlie’s Angels
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 (2014)
99%
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
98%
Critics Consensus: Director Lewis Milestone’s brilliant anti-war polemic, headlined by an unforgettable performance from Lew Ayres, lays bare the tragic foolishness at the heart of war.
Where to Stream: Peacock
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
98%
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
God's Own Country (2017)
98%
Critics Consensus: A quiet, moving rumination on loneliness and newfound intimacy, God’s Own Country marks an outstanding directorial debut for Francis Lee.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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%
The Bad News Bears (1976)
97%
Critics Consensus: The Bad News Bears is rude, profane, and cynical, but shot through with honest, unforced humor, and held together by a deft, understated performance from Walter Matthau.
Where to Stream: Crackle
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
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)
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
Citizenfour (2014)
96%
The Conversation (1974)
96%
Critics Consensus: This tense, paranoid thriller presents Francis Ford Coppola at his finest — and makes some remarkably advanced arguments about technology’s role in society that still resonate today.
Where to Stream: Crackle
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
It Follows (2015)
95%
Critics Consensus: Smart, original, and above all terrifying, It Follows is the rare modern horror film that works on multiple levels — and leaves a lingering sting.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Lost In Translation (2003)
95%
Critics Consensus: Effectively balancing humor and subtle pathos, Sofia Coppola crafts a moving, melancholy story that serves as a showcase for both Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
Mother (Madeo) (2010)
96%
Critics Consensus: As fleshy as it is funny, Bong Joon-Ho’s Mother straddles family drama, horror and comedy with a deft grasp of tone and plenty of eerie visuals.
Where to Stream: Vudu
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
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
In the Name of the Father (1993)
94%
Critics Consensus: Impassioned and meticulously observed, In the Name of the Father mines rousing drama from a factual miscarriage of justice, aided by scorching performances and director Jim Sheridan’s humanist focus.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
94%
Critics Consensus: Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Train to Busan (Busanhaeng) (2016)
94%
Critics Consensus: Train to Busan delivers a thrillingly unique – and purely entertaining – take on the zombie genre, with fully realized characters and plenty of social commentary to underscore the bursts of skillfully staged action.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Deer Hunter (1978)
93%
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
Do the Right Thing (1989)
93%
Critics Consensus: Smart, vibrant, and urgent without being didactic, Do the Right Thing is one of Spike Lee’s most fully realized efforts — and one of the most important films of the 1980s.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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: Peacock
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)
93%
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
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
Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)
92%
Critics Consensus: Dogtown and Z-Boys is a colorful, exhilarating look at the skateboarding subculture.
Where to Stream: Crackle
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
Lorenzo's Oil (1992)
92%
Critics Consensus: A harrowing tribute to the heroism of parental love, Lorenzo’s Oil is kept from abject misery by George Miller’s sensitive direction and outstanding performances from Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Mystery Road (2013)
92%
Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
92%
Critics Consensus: While fans of the series will surely appreciate it, First Contact is exciting, engaging, and visually appealing enough to entertain Star Trek novices.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Super Size Me (2004)
92%
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
92%
Critics Consensus: Thrumming with intelligence and energy, Reservoir Dogs opens Quentin Tarantino’s filmmaking career with hard-hitting style.
Where to Stream: Peacock
12 O'clock Boys (2014)
92%
Nobody's Fool (1994)
91%
Critics Consensus: It’s solidly directed by Robert Benton and stacked with fine performances from an impressive cast, but above all, Nobody’s Fool is a showcase for some of Paul Newman’s best late-period work.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
91%
Critics Consensus: Thanks to the impeccable chemistry between Steve Martin and John Candy, as well as a deft mix of humor and heart, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a hilarious, heartfelt holiday classic.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Phantom Thread (2018)
91%
Critics Consensus: Phantom Thread‘s finely woven narrative is filled out nicely by humor, intoxicating romantic tension, and yet another impressively committed performance from Daniel Day-Lewis.
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
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
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
Better Watch Out (2017)
89%
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
Eastern Promises (2007)
89%
Criticcs 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
Ginger Snaps (2001)
89%
Zombieland (2009)
89%
Critics Consensus: Wickedly funny and featuring plenty of gore, Zombieland is proof that the zombie subgenre is far from dead.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Roger Dodger (2002)
88%
Sin Nombre (2009)
88%
Critics Consensus: Part harrowing immigration tale, part gangster story, this debut by writer/director Cary Fukunaga is sensitive, insightful and deeply authentic.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
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
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
Blue Valentine (2010)
87%
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: Tubi
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: Peacock
Broken Flowers (2005)
87%
Critics Consensus: Bill Murray’s subtle and understated style complements director Jim Jarmusch’s minimalist storytelling in this quirky, but deadpan comedy.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
87%
Critics Consensus: Florence Foster Jenkins makes poignant, crowd-pleasing dramedy out of its stranger-than-fiction tale — and does its subject justice with a reliably terrific turn from star Meryl Streep.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Paris Je T'aime (2007)
87%
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
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
Alan Partridge (2014)
86%
Critics Consensus: The Alan Partridge movie ditches the TV series’ nuanced humor for something broader, and succeeds in presenting the character on a global scale.
Where to Stream: Vudu
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: Peacock
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
Escape from New York (1981)
86%
Critics Consensus: Featuring an atmospherically grimy futuristic metropolis, Escape from New York is a strange, entertaining jumble of thrilling action and oddball weirdness.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Gosford Park (2001)
86%
Critics Consensus: A mixture of Upstairs, Downstairs, Clue, and perceptive social commentary, Gosford Park ranks among director Altman’s best.
Where to Stream: Peacock
In Order of Disappearance (2016)
86%
Critics Consensus: In Order of Disappearance‘s black comedy doesn’t always hit its targets, but on the whole, it still adds up to a sly, entertaining revenge thriller.
Where to Stream: Vudu
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
The Raid: Redemption (2012)
86%
Critics Consensus: No frills and all thrills, The Raid: Redemption is an inventive action film expertly paced and edited for maximum entertainment.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
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
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
85%
Billy Elliot (2000)
85%
Critics Consensus: Billy Elliot is a charming movie that can evoke both laughter and tears.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989)
85%
Critics Consensus: This romantic crime drama may not be to everyone’s taste, but The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover is an audacious, powerful film.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Experimenter (2015)
85%
Critics Consensus: Led by a gripping performance from Peter Sarsgaard, Experimenter uses a fact-based story to pose thought-provoking questions about human nature.
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
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
Beetlejuice (1988)
84%
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: Peacock
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015)
84%
The Constant Gardener (2005)
83%
Critics Consensus: The Constant Gardener is a smart, gripping, and suspenseful thriller with rich performances from the leads.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
Nurse Betty (2000)
83%
Critics Consensus: Quirky in the best sense of the word, Nurse Betty finds director Neil LaBute corralling a talented cast in service of a sharp, imaginative script.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Charlie Wilson's War (2007)
82%
Critics Consensus: Charlie Wilson’s War manages to entertain and inform audiences, thanks to its witty script and talented cast of power players.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Four Lions (2010)
82%
Critics Consensus: Its premise suggests brazenly tasteless humor, but Four Lions is actually a smart, pitch-black comedy that carries the unmistakable ring of truth.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Listen Up Philip (2014)
82%
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
82%
Critics Consensus: Banderas returns as an aging Zorro in this surprisingly nimble, entertaining swashbuckler.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
The Assassin (2015)
81%
Carlito's Way (1993)
81%
Critics Consensus: Carlito’s Way reunites De Palma and Pacino for a more wistful take on the crime epic, delivering a stylish thriller with a beating heart beneath its pyrotechnic performances and set pieces.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (Død snø 2) (2014)
81%
Critics Consensus: Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead expands the original’s canvas without sacrificing any of its bloody fun, adding up to a sequel that fans of the first are bound to enjoy.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Europa Report (2013)
81%
I Saw the Devil (2011)
81%
Critics Consensus: Never flinching during its descent into depravity, I Saw the Devil is a pulverizing thriller that will give bloody satisfaction to audiences who like their revenge served with fiery rage.
Where to Stream: Crackle
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
81%
Critics Consensus: The Last Temptation of Christ is a surprisingly straight and passionate affair, one that also seeks to redeem Scorsese’s ’80s career.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
81%
Critics Consensus: Stylish but emotionally distant, The Man Who Wasn’t There is a clever tribute to the film noir genre.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Marathon Man (1976)
81%
Critics Consensus: Marathon Man runs the gamut from patient mystery to pulse-pounding thriller, aided by Laurence Oliver’s coldly terrifying performance and a brainy script by William Goldman.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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 Raid 2 (2014)
81%
Critics Consensus: Although its high-energy plot and over-the-top violence may play better with genre aficionados, The Raid 2 definitely delivers more of everything audiences loved about its predecessor.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home (1986)
81%
Critics Consensus: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is perhaps the lightest and most purely enjoyable entry of the long-running series, emphasizing the eccentricities of the Enterprise’s crew.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Trollhunter (2011)
81%
Critics Consensus: Trollhunter is a mockumentary with an appropriate level of creeping dread, but one that also benefits from generous helpings of dry wit.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Critics Consensus: An admirable yet incomplete effort to cover a sprawling subject, Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger will leave viewers wanting more — in good ways as well as bad.
Where to Stream: Tubi
It's a Disaster (2013)
79%
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
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
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
Charlotte's Web (2006)
78%
Critics Consensus: Kids will be entertained by the straightforward plot and cute animals, and adults will be charmed by how quiet and humble the production is, a fine translation of E.B. White’s genteel prose.
Where to Stream: IMDB
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
Changing Lanes (2002)
77%
Cloverfield (2008)
77%
Critics Consensus: A sort of Blair Witch Project crossed with Godzilla, Cloverfield is economically paced, stylistically clever, and filled with scares.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Mad Dog and Glory (1993)
77%
Critics Consensus: Inspired casting and a prevailing sweetness make Mad Dog and Glory an oddball treat.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
77%
Critics Consensus: The Tailor of Panama is a smart, darkly satirical thriller with exuberant performances from Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush.
Where to Stream: Tubi
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
76%
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
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
Zero Charisma (2013)
76%
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
Big Bad Wolves (2014)
76%
Critics Consensus: With just enough black humor to lighten the disturbing subject matter, Big Bad Wolves is as rewarding as it is challenging.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Black Book (2007)
75%
Critics Consensus: A furious mix of sex, violence, and moral relativism, Black Book is shamelessly entertaining melodrama.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
The Ones Below (2016)
76%
Critics Consensus: Creepy and well-crafted overall, The Ones Below marks an auspicious feature-length debut for writer-director David Farr.
Where to Stream: Tubi
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2012)
75%
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
74%
Critics Consensus: A curious, not always seamless, amalgamation of Kubrick’s chilly bleakness and Spielberg’s warm-hearted optimism, A.I. is, in a word, fascinating.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Alex of Venice (2015)
74%
Critics Consensus: Alex of Venice does immensely likable things with its overly familiar parts, adding up to an agreeable calling card for debuting director Chris Messina.
Where to Stream: Crackle
House of Sand and Fog (2003)
74%
The Illusionist (2006)
74%
Lone Survivor (2014)
75%
Critics Consensus: A true account of military courage and survival, Lone Survivor wields enough visceral power to mitigate its heavy-handed jingoism.
Where to Stream: Peacock
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
Welcome to Me (2015)
74%
Critics Consensus: A transfixing central performance by Kristen Wiig performance holds Welcome to Me together and compensates for its uneven stretches.
Where to Stream: Crackle
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
King of New York (1990)
73%
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
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
American Sniper (2015)
72%
Critics Consensus: Powered by Clint Eastwood’s sure-handed direction and a gripping central performance from Bradley Cooper, American Sniper delivers a tense, vivid tribute to its real-life subject.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Girl With a Pearl Earring (2004)
72%
Critics Consensus: Visually arresting, but the story could be told with a bit more energy.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Hunter (2012)
72%
Critics Consensus: The Hunter occasionally suffers from predictability, but Willem Dafoe gives a terrific performance as an obsessive hunter on the trail of a mysterious beast.
Where to Stream: Vudu
A Hologram for the King (2016)
71%
Critics Consensus: A Hologram for the King amiably ambles through a narrative desert, saved by an oasis of a performance from the ever-dependable Tom Hanks.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
Wish You Were Here (2013)
71%
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
Highlander (1986)
69%
Charlie's Angels (2000)
68%
Critics Consensus: Mixing tongue-in-cheek cheesecake with glossy action set pieces, Charlie’s Angels is slick and resonably fun despite its lack of originality.
Where to Stream: Tubi
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
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
Cadillac Records (2008)
67%
Critics Consensus: What Cadillac Records may lack in originality, it more than makes up for in strong performances and soul-stirring music.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Iceman (2013)
66%
Critics Consensus: While it deserved stronger direction and a more fully realized script, Michael Shannon’s riveting performance in the title role is more than enough to make The Iceman recommended viewing.
Where to Stream: Vudu
Hobo With a Shotgun (2011)
66%
Critics Consensus: It certainly isn’t subtle — or even terribly smart — but as a gleefully gory homage to low-budget exploitation thrillers, Hobo with a Shotgun packs plenty of firepower.
Where to Stream: Vudu
God Bless America (2012)
65%
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
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