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50 Best Free Movies on Fandango at home (february 2025)


Top new movies this month: Nosferatu (1922), Man on Wire, Crash, The Pianist, The Double, Requiem For A Dream, The Perks of Being a Wildflower, Leonor Will Never Die, The Illusionist, and more!


Everyone loves free movies, and Fandango at Home boasts over 20,000 of them. In fact, the streaming service has just added 1000 new free titles that viewers can explore today. But where do you even begin with that many films to choose from?

Maybe you start with some Academy Award Best Picture winners. Crash, starring Zoe Saldana (currently nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez), has been praised by critics as “thought-provoking, compelling, and intelligent.” The Pianist is also in the lineup and stars 2025 Oscar nominee Adrien Brody (The Brutalist). Or maybe you want to start with some critically praised movies with solid Certified Fresh scores. We can help you there, too. Below, we’ve gathered a list of 50 films and ranked them by Tomatometer score to create our guide to the 50 best free movies on Fandango at Home.

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#1

Local Hero (1983)
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Critics Consensus: A charmingly low-key character study brought to life by a tremendously talented cast, Local Hero is as humorous as it is heartwarming.
Synopsis: Up-and-coming Houston oil executive Mac MacIntyre (Peter Riegert) gets more than he bargained for when a seemingly simple business trip [More]
Directed By: Bill Forsyth

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Man on Wire (2008)
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Critics Consensus: James Marsh's doc about artist Phililppe Petit's artful caper brings you every ounce of suspense that can be wrung from a man on a (suspended) wire.
Synopsis: Using actual footage from the event seamlessly mingled with new re-enactments, filmmaker James Marsh masterfully recreates high-wire daredevil Philippe Petit's [More]
Directed By: James Marsh

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LOLA (2022)
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Critics Consensus: LOLA stylishly fuses time-travel and found footage elements to craft a clever what-if story that buzzes with timeless ingenuity.
Synopsis: 1941, sisters Thom and Mars have built a machine, LOLA, that can intercept radio and TV broadcasts from the future. [More]
Directed By: Andrew Legge

#4

Short Term 12 (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Short Term 12 is an emphatic, revealing drama that pulls audiences into the perspective of neglected youths.
Synopsis: A supervisor (Brie Larson) at a group home for at-risk teens connects with a new resident (Kaitlyn Dever) while facing [More]
Directed By: Destin Daniel Cretton

#5

Nosferatu (1922)
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Critics Consensus: One of the silent era's most influential masterpieces, Nosferatu's eerie, gothic feel -- and a chilling performance from Max Schreck as the vampire -- set the template for the horror films that followed.
Synopsis: Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence -- and his new real estate agent Hutter's wife. [More]
Directed By: F.W. Murnau

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Mud (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Bolstered by a strong performance from Matthew McConaughey in the title role, Mud offers an engaging Southern drama that manages to stay sweet and heartwarming without being sappy.
Synopsis: While exploring a Mississippi River island, Arkansas boys Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) encounter Mud (Matthew McConaughey),a fugitive [More]
Directed By: Jeff Nichols

#7

The Hurt Locker (2008)
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Critics Consensus: A well-acted, intensely shot, action filled war epic, Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker is thus far the best of the recent dramatizations of the Iraq War.
Synopsis: Staff Sgt. William James (Jeremy Renner), Sgt. J.T. Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty) are members of [More]
Directed By: Kathryn Bigelow

#8

Blue Ruin (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Smart, stripped-down, and thrillingly grim, Blue Ruin proves that a well-told revenge story can still leave its audience on the edge of their seat.
Synopsis: An ominous piece of news sends a drifter (Macon Blair) back to his hometown to exact brutal -- and inept [More]
Directed By: Jeremy Saulnier

#9

The Pianist (2002)
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Critics Consensus: Well-acted and dramatically moving, The Pianist is Polanski's best work in years.
Synopsis: In this adaptation of the autobiography "The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939-1945," Wladyslaw [More]
Directed By: Roman Polanski

#10

Ghost in the Shell (1995)
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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.
Synopsis: In this Japanese animation, cyborg federal agent Maj. Motoko Kusanagi (Mimi Woods) trails "The Puppet Master" (Abe Lasser), who illegally [More]
Directed By: Mamoru Oshii

#11

Ida (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Empathetically written, splendidly acted, and beautifully photographed, Ida finds director Pawel Pawlikowski revisiting his roots to powerful effect.
Synopsis: In 1962, Anna is about to take vows as a nun when she learns from her only relative that she [More]
Directed By: Paweł Pawlikowski

#12

All Is Lost (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Anchored by another tremendous performance in a career full of them, All Is Lost offers a moving, eminently worthwhile testament to Robert Redford's ability to hold the screen.
Synopsis: During a solo voyage in the Indian Ocean, a veteran mariner (Robert Redford) awakes to find his vessel taking on [More]
Starring: Robert Redford
Directed By: J.C. Chandor

#13

The Last Seduction (1994)
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Critics Consensus: Like Body Heat, The Last Seduction updates film noir techniques for a modern era, imbuing this erotic film with '90s snark.
Synopsis: Looking to escape her unhappy marriage, villainous femme fatale Bridget Gregory (Linda Fiorentino) convinces her husband, Clay (Bill Pullman), to [More]
Directed By: John Dahl

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The Tillman Story (2010)
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Critics Consensus: Passionate, angry, and insightful, The Tillman Story offers a revealing portrait of its subject's inspiring life and untimely death.
Synopsis: The family of professional football player turned soldier Pat Tillman sets out to explore and uncover the real story behind [More]
Starring: Josh Brolin
Directed By: Amir Bar-Lev

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Lore (2012)
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Critics Consensus: Newcomer Saskia Rosendahl gives an astonishingly assured performance in the title role, and director Cate Shortland establishes a delicate, disturbingly ominous tone in the powerful World War II drama Lore.
Synopsis: As Allied forces sweep across Germany, five children embark on a journey that challenges their notions of family, love and [More]
Directed By: Cate Shortland

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Critics Consensus: The additional footage slows down the movie somewhat (some say the new cut is inferior to the original), but Apocalypse Now Redux is still a great piece of cinema.
Synopsis: Secret ops assassin Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) is sent on a mission up a river during the Vietnam War to [More]
Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola

#17
Critics Consensus: Shot in naturalistic style, this is a powerful indictment of absurdity and indifference in the face of human suffering.
Synopsis: Mr. Lazarescu (Ion Fiscuteanu) is a retired Romanian engineer, spending his time in the company of his cats and booze. [More]
Directed By: Cristi Puiu

#18

Tell No One (2006)
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Critics Consensus: An intense, well-crafted thriller, Tell No One is equal parts heart-pounding and heart-wrenching.
Synopsis: Margot (André Dussollier) was murdered by a serial killer eight years ago, and her husband, Alexandre (François Cluzet), continues to [More]
Directed By: Guillaume Canet

#19

The Limey (1999)
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Critics Consensus: Crafted with eccentric moodiness and style by Steven Soderbergh, The Limey is also a gritty neo-noir showcase for the talent of leading man Terence Stamp.
Synopsis: The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. [More]
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

#20

Philomena (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly affecting drama for adult filmgoers of all ages.
Synopsis: In 1952, Irish teenager Philomena (Judi Dench) became pregnant out of wedlock and was sent to a convent. When her [More]
Directed By: Stephen Frears

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Point Blank (2010)
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Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: A man (Gilles Lellouche) finds himself pitted against rival gangsters and trigger-happy police in a deadly race to save the [More]
Directed By: Fred Cavayé

#22

Panic (2000)
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Critics Consensus: This quirky little film about a gangster in therapy feels fresh and well-crafted.
Synopsis: Alex (William H. Macy) is going through a midlife crisis and it has become a very difficult time for him. [More]
Directed By: Henry Bromell

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Critics Consensus: A delightfully unique tribute to the transporting power of cinema, Leonor Will Never Die marks director/co-writer Martika Ramirez Escobar as a talent to watch.
Synopsis: Leonor Reyes was once a major player in the Filipino film industry after creating a string of successful action films, [More]

#24

Delicatessen (1991)
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Critics Consensus: Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet deftly combines horror, sci-fi, and humor in Delicatessen, a morbid comedy set in a visually ravishing futuristic dystopia.
Synopsis: Clapet (Jean-Claude Dreyfus) is a butcher who owns a run-down apartment building in post-apocalyptic France. The building is in constant [More]
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Jeunet , Marc Caro

#25

Keep the Lights On (2012)
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Critics Consensus: Keep the Lights On is a mysterious, sexy journey deep into the love affair of two men that always manages to stay true to life.
Synopsis: Substance abuse and emotional and physical distance threaten the relationship between a gay filmmaker (Thure Lindhardt) and his longtime lover [More]
Directed By: Ira Sachs

#26

Le Week-End (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Topped with bittersweet humor but possessing surprisingly thorny depths, Le Week-End offers a sophisticated, well-acted portrait of late-life struggles and long-term marriage.
Synopsis: A British couple return to Paris many years after their honeymoon to rejuvenate their marriage. [More]
Directed By: Roger Michell

#27

Paradise Now (2005)
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Critics Consensus: This film delves deeply into the minds of suicide bombers, and the result is unsettling.
Synopsis: Khaled (Ali Suliman) and Said (Kais Nashif) are Palestinian friends recruited by a terrorist group to become suicide bombers in [More]
Directed By: Hany Abu-Assad

#28

Shut Up and Sing (2006)
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Critics Consensus: Though ostensibly an intimate look at the Dixie Chicks after their 2003 anti-Bush remark, the film achieves broader relevance by exploring how media, politics, and celebrities intertwine.
Synopsis: Filmmakers Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck examine the consequences of an anti-Bush comment. In 2003 Natalie Maines, singer for the [More]
Directed By: Barbara Kopple , Cecilia Peck

#29

Roger Dodger (2002)
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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.
Synopsis: Madison Avenue ad executive Roger (Campbell Scott) attributes his remarkable success with women to his ability to manipulate their emotions [More]
Directed By: Dylan Kidd

#30

Joe (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Rich in atmosphere and anchored by a powerful performance from Nicolas Cage, Joe is a satisfying return to form for its star -- as well as director David Gordon Green.
Synopsis: The rough-hewn boss (Nicolas Cage) of a lumber crew courts trouble when he steps in to protect the youngest member [More]
Directed By: David Gordon Green

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Critics Consensus: Lighthearted to a fault, Much Ado About Nothing's giddy energy and intimate charm make for an entertaining romantic comedy -- and a Shakespearean adaptation that's hard to resist.
Synopsis: After a successful campaign against his rebellious brother, Don John (Sean Maher), Don Pedro (Reed Diamond) visits the governor of [More]
Directed By: Joss Whedon

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Critics Consensus: The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a heartfelt and sincere adaptation that's bolstered by strong lead performances.
Synopsis: Socially awkward Charlie is a wallflower watching from the sidelines, until a pair of charismatic seniors take him under their [More]
Directed By: Stephen Chbosky

#33

North Face (2008)
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Critics Consensus: A tense and gripping spectacular piece of snow-bound historical German film-making.
Synopsis: German and Austrian mountain climbers (Benno Fürmann, Florian Lukas) scale the Eiger in 1936. [More]
Directed By: Philipp Stölzl

#34

Drinking Buddies (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and powered by fine performances from Olivia Wilde and Jake Johnson, Drinking Buddies offers a bittersweet slice of observational comedy.
Synopsis: Although they're both dating other people, two co-workers (Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson) hang out together in bars and try to [More]
Directed By: Joe Swanberg

#35

Medusa (2021)
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Critics Consensus: A stylish and well-acted tonal blend, Medusa confronts religious hypocrisy and sexism with invigorating anger.
Synopsis: Mari and her friends broadcast their spiritual devotion through pastel pinks and catchy evangelical songs about purity and perfection, but [More]

#36
Critics Consensus: The powerful singing in Amandla makes for an uplifting, compelling documentary.
Synopsis: "Amandla! A Revolution In Four-Part Harmony" is a soul-stirring documentary that uses exclusive interviews and rare, never-before-seen film footage to [More]
Directed By: Lee Hirsch

#37

Coup de Chance (2023)
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Critics Consensus: Woody Allen's 50th film, Coup de Chance adds yet another creative rebound to the writer-director's oeuvre with a charming thriller that makes up in wit what it lacks in surprises.
Synopsis: COUP DE CHANCE is about the important role chance and luck play in our lives. Fanny (Lou de Laâge) and [More]
Directed By: Woody Allen

#38

Kon-Tiki (2012)
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Critics Consensus: A well-crafted retelling of an epic true story, Kon Tiki is a throwback to old-school adventure filmmaking that's exciting and entertaining in spite of its by-the-book plotting.
Synopsis: Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl (Pål Sverre Hagen) suspects that the South Sea Islands were originally colonized by South Americans. In [More]

#39

Matchstick Men (2003)
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Critics Consensus: Breezy and well-acted, Matchstick Men focuses more on the characters than on the con.
Synopsis: Roy (Nicolas Cage), a depressed con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Frank (Sam Rockwell), his partner, find their line of [More]
Directed By: Ridley Scott

#40

The Double (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Hauntingly bleak and thrillingly ambitious, The Double offers Jesse Eisenberg a pair of compelling roles while reaffirming writer-director Richard Ayoade's remarkable talent.
Synopsis: An awkward office drone (Jesse Eisenberg) becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his [More]
Directed By: Richard Ayoade

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Critics Consensus: The final film by the great Robert Altman, A Prairie Home Companion, the big screen adaptation of Garrison Keillor's radio broadcast showcases plenty of the director's strengths: it's got a gigantic cast and plenty of quirky acting and dialogue.
Synopsis: A private investigator (Kevin Kline) keeps tabs on the proceedings as guests, cast and crew (Meryl Streep, Lindsay Lohan, Woody [More]
Directed By: Robert Altman

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Critics Consensus: A beguiling tragicomedy, Vicky Cristina Barcelona charms with beautiful views of the Spanish city and a marvelously well-matched cast.
Synopsis: Americans Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) arrive in Spain for a summer vacation at a friend's (Patricia Clarkson) [More]
Directed By: Woody Allen

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Critics Consensus: Campy by modern standards but spooky and atmospheric, House on Haunted Hill is a fun, well-executed cult classic featuring a memorable performance from genre icon Vincent Price.
Synopsis: Rich oddball Frederick Loren has a proposal for five guests at a possibly haunted mansion: show up, survive a night [More]
Directed By: William Castle

#44

Quartet (2012)
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Critics Consensus: It's sweet, gentle, and predictable to a fault, but Dustin Hoffman's affectionate direction and the talented cast's amiable charm make Quartet too difficult to resist.
Synopsis: Once-popular opera diva Jean Horton (Maggie Smith) creates a stir with her arrival at Beecham House, a home for retired [More]
Directed By: Dustin Hoffman

#45

The Bank Job (2008)
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Critics Consensus: Well cast and crisply directed, The Bank Job is a thoroughly entertaining British heist thriller.
Synopsis: Self-reformed petty criminal Terry Leather (Jason Statham) has become a financially struggling car dealer and settled into a pedestrian London [More]
Directed By: Roger Donaldson

#46

Requiem for a Dream (2000)
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Critics Consensus: Though the movie may be too intense for some to stomach, the wonderful performances and the bleak imagery are hard to forget.
Synopsis: Imaginatively evoking the inner landscape of human beings longing to connect, to love and feel loved, the film is a [More]
Directed By: Darren Aronofsky

#47

Transamerica (2005)
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Critics Consensus: A terrific performance by Felicity Huffman carries this unconventional but touching transgender road movie.
Synopsis: Right in the midst of important changes in her life, Bree Osborne (Felicity Huffman) learns that she fathered a son, [More]
Directed By: Duncan Tucker

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The Intouchables (2011)
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Critics Consensus: It handles its potentially prickly subject matter with kid gloves, but Intouchables gets by thanks to its strong cast and some remarkably sensitive direction.
Synopsis: An unlikely friendship develops between a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and his caretaker (Omar Sy), just released from prison. [More]

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Crash (2004)
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Critics Consensus: A raw and unsettling morality piece on modern angst and urban disconnect, Crash examines the dangers of bigotry and xenophobia in the lives of interconnected Angelenos.
Synopsis: Writer-director Paul Haggis interweaves several connected stories about race, class, family and gender in Los Angeles in the aftermath of [More]
Directed By: Paul Haggis

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The Illusionist (2006)
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Critics Consensus: The Illusionist is an engrossing, well-crafted story of mystery, magic and intrigue that is certain to enchant, if not hypnotize, audiences.
Synopsis: A master magician named Eisenheim (Edward Norton) vies with Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell) of Vienna for the hand of [More]
Directed By: Neil Burger