The 19 best movies on Tubi to watch (for free!)
The no-fee streaming service carries tens of thousands of titles.
The 19 best movies on Tubi to watch (for free!)
The no-fee streaming service carries tens of thousands of titles.
By Kevin Jacobsen
on August 12, 2025 08:02AM EDT
Alex Hibbert as child Chiron and Mahershala Ali as Juan in 'Moonlight'; Roy Schneider as Joe Gideon in 'All That Jazz'; Parker Posey as Mary in 'Party Girl'. Credit:
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Although it doesn't have the biggest star power as a brand, Tubi is one of the best streaming services out there in its own low-key, commercial-sponsored way. It's free, for one, which is always a plus. But beyond that, Tubi's selection is impressive: There are more than 50,000 titles in the streamer's catalog, a number that puts other competitors like Netflix to shame.
With that many films to browse through, decision fatigue can be overwhelming. Let **'s critics help you sort through the options with our list of the 19 best movies on Tubi.
12 Angry Men (1957)
(From left to right): E.G. Marshall as Juror 4, Henry Fonda as Juror 8, Lee J. Cobb as Juror 3, Edward Binns as Juror 6, Jack Klugman as Juror 5, George Voskovec as Juror 11, and Joseph Sweeney as Juror 9 in '12 Angry Men'.
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, *12 Angry Men* hardly needs an introduction. Yet, it's remarkable how relevant this courtroom drama remains in its portrayal of debate, confirmation bias, and morality. The film takes place almost entirely in one location, a jury deliberation room, where 12 jurors must decide on a verdict in a case involving an 18-year-old accused of murdering his father. While 11 of the 12 men come to a quick agreement on the teen's guilt, Juror 8 (Henry Fonda) isn't so sure, leading to a riveting debate enhanced by director Sidney Lumet's genius camerawork. —*Kevin Jacobsen***
Where to watch *12 Angry Men*: Tubi
**Director:** Sidney Lumet
**Cast:** Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden
All That Jazz (1979)
Roy Schneider as Joe Gideon and Jessica Lange as Angelique in 'All That Jazz'.
Many of cinema's most celebrated auteurs have a semi-autobiographical entry in their filmography, from Federico Fellini's *8½* (1963) to Steven Spielberg's *The Fabelmans* (2022). Rarely have they reached the level of technical precision and panache as Bob Fosse's *All That Jazz*, in which Roy Scheider plays a Fosse-like theater director overexerting himself to balance work commitments, personal relationships, and his health. Unafraid to be self-critical, Fosse crafts a shockingly complex portrait of an artist whose perfectionism drives him to the brink. —*K.J.***
Where to watch *All That Jazz*: Tubi
**Director:** Bob Fosse
**Cast:** Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Ann Reinking, Leland Palmer, Cliff Gorman, Ben Vereen
Another Round (2020)
Mads Mikkelsen as Martin (center) in 'Another Round'.
Henrik Ohsten/Samuel Goldwyn Films
We've seen numerous movies explore male midlife crises, but this Oscar-winning dramedy from writer-director Thomas Vinterberg provides a fresh perspective. The Danish film follows four teacher friends who add flavor to their listless lives with an odd experiment: try to maintain a blood alcohol level of 0.05% at all times for maximum creativity and relaxation. While the colleagues commit to the same drinking schedule, the results vary as one of them develops a troubling addiction. EW’s critic calls *Another Round* “an intoxicated tale of midlife angst and catharsis,” anchored by Mads Mikkelsen in one of his best performances. —*K.J.*
Where to watch *Another Round*: Tubi
**EW grade:** B (read the review)
**Director:** Thomas Vinterberg
**Cast:** Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, Lars Ranthe
Boiling Point (2021)
Stephen Graham as Andy Jones in 'Boiling Point'.
Saban Films/Courtesy Everett Collection
The 2025 British series *Adolescence* has wowed critics and audiences with its conceit of each episode comprising a single take, but star Stephen Graham was already quite familiar with this approach thanks to *Boiling Point*. This anxiety-riddled drama is set in an upscale restaurant, as head chef Andy Jones (Graham) juggles various personal and professional responsibilities — including a devastating audit — over the course of a chaotic night. The use of only one take makes for a highly immersive experience that will resonate with anyone who's ever had a particularly bad day at work. —*K.J.*
Where to watch *Boiling Point*: Tubi
**Director:** Philip Barantini
**Cast:** Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson, Alice Feetham, Hannah Walters, Malachi Kirby, Taz Skylar, Lauryn Ajufo, Daniel Larkai, Lourdes Faberes, Jason Flemyng, Ray Panthaki
Boyz N the Hood (1991)
Morris Chestnut as Ricky Baker, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Tre Styles, and Ice Cube as Darrin "Doughboy" Baker in 'Boyz N the Hood'.
Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
John Singleton's seminal coming-of-age drama remains as impactful as it was in 1991. The film follows Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding Jr.), a young Black man growing up in South Central L.A. with college on his mind. Tre's childhood friend Doughboy (Ice Cube) is now a member of the Bloods gang, and after the rival Crips provoke Ricky (Morris Chestnut), the conflict between the gangs spirals out of control.**** But the film is well-balanced enough to also make room for lightness, with EW's critic noting, "The movie is most enjoyable — and perceptive — when it's content to be a slice of urban life." With *Boyz N the Hood*, Singleton made history at the Oscars not only as the first Black director nominated for Best Director but also the youngest, at just 24 years of age. —*K.J.*
Where to watch *Boyz N the Hood*: Tubi
**EW grade:** B (read the review)
**Director:** John Singleton
**Cast:** Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Laurence Fishburne, Nia Long, Angela Bassett, Regina King
Charade (1963)
Walter Matthau as Carson Dyle and Audrey Hepburn as Reggie Lampert in 'Charade'.
This genre-bending classic pairs two of the most charismatic stars of their era, Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, in a twisty thrill ride. Hepburn plays Reggie, an American in Paris who learns her husband has been murdered. What follows is a complex web of mistrust and deception as she discovers he was involved in a shady business deal, and a group of criminals is after his money. And can she rely on the fellow American (Grant) she just met, who wants to help her? *Charade* raises the question of who Reggie can trust, but also who the audience should as well. —*K.J.***
Where to watch *Charade*: Tubi
**Director:** Stanley Donen
**Cast:** Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, George Kennedy, James Coburn**
Coffy (1973)
Pam Grier as Nurse Flower Child 'Coffy' Coffin and Robert DoQui as King George in 'Coffy'. Everett Collection
Pam Grier became a cinematic icon with her badass performance in this cult favorite from the Blaxploitation era. The actress plays Flower Child Coffin, a.k.a. Coffy, an ER nurse who becomes a vigilante to take revenge on the men who got her young sister hooked on heroin. After succeeding in her mission, Coffy continues to use her particular set of skills by targeting other dangerous men in her community, kicking butt and taking names along the way. It's an electrifying star turn and a fun time capsule for the early '70s. —*K.J.***
Where to watch *Coffy*: Tubi
**Director:** Jack Hill
**Cast:** Pam Grier, Booker Bradshaw, Sid Haig, Lisa Farringer, Robert DoQui**
Heathers (1989)
Winona Ryder as Veronica Sawyer, Kim Walker as Heather Chandler, Lisanne Falk as Heather McNamara, and Shannen Doherty as Heather Duke in 'Heathers'.
New World Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
The OG razor-sharp teen comedy,* Heathers *is the poisoned apple tree from which films like *Clueless* (1995), *Jawbreaker *(1999), and *Mean Girls* (2004) would later blossom. Winona Ryder stars as Veronica, one of the popular girls at a suburban high school where suicide has suddenly become the hottest new fad. Originally a box-office flop, this 1987 comedy has since become a completely quotable cult classic. —*Katie Rife*
Where to watch *Heathers*: Tubi
**Director:** Michael Lehmann
**Cast:** Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty
Marjoe (1972)
Marjoe Gortner in 'Marjoe'.
Courtesy Everett
This Oscar-winning documentary was decades ahead of its time, bravely exposing the manipulation tactics used by religious leaders. Centering on the charismatic Marjoe Gortner, the film chronicles his early life as a child preacher and his eventual disillusionment in adulthood when he returned to the revivalist circuit. "Part of what makes *Marjoe* such a knockout of a movie is not knowing exactly how to feel about it when its end credits come up," writes EW's critic. "And when was the last time a movie made you feel something as complicated as that?" —*K.J.***
Where to watch *Marjoe*: Tubi
**EW grade:** (Read the review)
**Directors:** Howard Smith, Sarah Kernochan
**Cast:** Marjoe Gortner**
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Memories of Murder (2003)
Song Kang-ho as Park Doo-man and Kim Sang-kyung as Seo Tae-yoon in 'Memories of Murder'.
Neon/Courtesy Everett Collection
Four years before David Fincher directed *Zodiac* (2007), Bong Joon Ho played with similar themes about an unsolved series of killings (based on a true story) and the dogged pursuit of detectives obsessed with the case.
*Memories of Murder* stars Song Kang-ho and Kim Sang-kyung as investigators looking into the Hwaesong serial murders in late-'80s South Korea. Their pursuit leads them down a highly unusual path with no easy answers, and Bong masterfully balances tonal shifts from bleak tragedy to absurdist humor to highlight why the case remains so compelling. EW's critic calls the film "a supremely suspenseful thriller that displays an exquisite command of tension." —*K.J.***
Where to watch *Memories of Murder*: Tubi**
**Director:** Bong Joon Ho
**Cast:** Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung
Moonlight (2016)
Alex R. Hibbert as child Chiron and Mahershala Ali as Juan in 'Moonlight'.
David Bornfriend/A24
There aren't many winners of the Oscars' top prize that look or feel like *Moonlight*, a quiet, deeply empathetic coming-of-age drama about a Black boy growing into manhood and struggling with his sexuality. Barry Jenkins never set out to make the next Best Picture winner, but the brilliance of his sophomore effort is in how it comes from such an honest place. EW's critic calls *Moonlight* "a lyrical meditation on identity — racial identity, masculine identity, and sexual identity," one that leaves you overwhelmed in the best way by its conclusion. —*K.J.***
Where to watch *Moonlight*: Tubi
**EW grade:** A (read the review)
**Director:** Barry Jenkins
**Cast:** Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome**
On the Waterfront (1954)
Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in 'On the Waterfront'. Everett Collection
This cinematic classic stars Marlon Brando in one of his most iconic roles as fighter-turned-longshoreman Terry Malloy. After Terry witnesses a murder orchestrated by his corrupt boss, he reckons with the implications of testifying against him while developing a relationship with the murder victim's sister. *On the Waterfront* is a riveting morality tale that remains relevant decades later, and Brando's performance as the conflicted Terry rightfully earned him his first Academy Award, with the film also winning Best Picture and six other Oscars. —*K.J.*
Where to watch *On the Waterfront*: Tubi
**Director:** Elia Kazan
**Cast:** Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, Eva Marie Saint
Party Girl (1995)
Guillermo Díaz as Leo, Parker Posey as Mary, and Anthony DeSando as Derrick in 'Party Girl'.
First Look Pictures/Everett
With the renewed appreciation of Parker Posey thanks to her scene-stealing role in season 3 of *The White Lotus*, there's no better time to go back and watch her breakthrough performance in this quirky '90s comedy. Posey stars as Mary, a young, carefree woman who frequents the New York City nightlife. After her godmother bails her out of jail, Mary begrudgingly takes a job as a librarian to get the money to pay her back, which helps her grow as a person. It's easy to see why Posey would become an indie darling after *Party Girl*'s release; her winning yet eccentric screen presence is already evident, and the role allows her to display her full comedic and dramatic range. —*K.J.***
Where to watch *Party Girl*: Tubi
**Director:** Daisy von Scherler Mayer
**Cast:** Parker Posey, Anthony DeSando, Guillermo Díaz, Donna Mitchell, Liev Schreiber, Omar Townsend, Sasha von Scherler
Secretary (2002)
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lee Holloway in 'Secretary'.
Mary Evans/Lionsgate Films/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection
This BDSM-themed rom-com stars Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lee, an emotionally unbalanced young woman who finds her purpose when she takes a job as a secretary for Mr. Grey (James Spader), a strict and demanding attorney. What starts as sexual tension soon turns into an elaborate, kinky role-playing game that consumes both boss and assistant. Could true love be far behind? —*K.R.*
Where to watch *Secretary*: Tubi
**EW grade:** A (read the review)
**Director:** Steven Shainberg
**Cast:** James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Patrick Bauchau, Stephen McHattie, Lesley Ann Warren
Short Term 12 (2013)
Brie Larson as Grace Howard and LaKeith Stanfield as Marcus in 'Short Term 12'.
Cinedigm/Courtesy Everett Collection
Destin Daniel Cretton’s acclaimed indie drama is among the most significant launching pads for future 21st-century movie stars. The film, about the residents and staff of a group home for troubled teenagers, marked the feature debuts of LaKeith Stanfield (*Sorry to Bother You*) and Stephanie Beatriz (*Brooklyn Nine-Nine*), as well as early roles for Kaitlyn Dever (*Booksmart*) and Rami Malek (*Bohemian Rhapsody, Mr. Robot*). It was also the first lead movie role for future* *Captain Marvel* *Brie Larson, who reunited with the director in a mid-credits scene in 2021’s *Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings*. —*K.R.*
Where to watch *Short Term 12*: Tubi
**Director:** Destin Daniel Cretton
**Cast:** Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, LaKeith Stanfield, Kevin Hernandez, Melora Walters, Stephanie Beatriz
Tangerine (2015)
Mya Taylor as Alexandra and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez as Sin-Dee Rella in 'Tangerine'. Augusta Quirk/Magnolia Pictures
This exuberant indie dramedy centers on the chaotic lives of two transgender friends trying to find peace of mind in Los Angeles. Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor), both sex workers, ramble across Santa Monica Boulevard hunting down the former’s boyfriend/pimp, who has been cheating on her.**** Hilarious yet humanistic, *Tangerine* is a testament to the value of independent cinema, not only for its focus on characters not often seen in leading roles but also for the story behind its production; co-writer-director Sean Baker shot the whole film with iPhone 5S smartphones. —*K.J.*
Where to watch *Tangerine*: Tubi
**Director:** Sean Baker
**Cast:** Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan, Alla Tumanian, James Ransone**
Titane (2021)
Adèle Guigue as young Alexia in 'Titane'.
Neon/Courtesy Everett Collection
You've (probably) never seen anything like *Titane*, Julia Ducournau's body horror thriller that miraculously won the top prize at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. The film centers on Alexia (Agathe Rousselle), a woman who was in a car accident as a child that led to a titanium plate being implanted in her head. Years later, Alexia has become a serial killer with a highly sexual obsession with motor vehicles, leading her down an increasingly dangerous path. Ducournau's audacious commitment to her vision is refreshing in its lack of compromise; as EW's critic writes, she "forges something sensational from nerve and pure metal, and makes it new." —*K.J.*
Where to watch *Titane*: Tubi
**EW grade:** B+ (read the review)
**Director:** Julia Ducournau
**Cast:** Agathe Rousselle, Vincent Lindon, Garance Marillier, Laïs Salameh
Tokyo Sonata (2008)
Kyoko Koizumi as Megumi Sasaki and Koji Yakusho as the Robber in 'Tokyo Sonata'.
The everyday struggles of an ordinary Tokyo family are woven together with a sometimes uncomfortable honesty in this affecting psychological drama from Kiyoshi Kurosawa. A father grapples with the loss of his job; his wife lives an unsatisfying existence as a housewife; their eldest son leaves home to join the U.S. military; their youngest son secretly takes piano lessons against his father's wishes. All must go on a journey of self-discovery to find their place in the world, with Kurosawa exploring each character's inner conflict with bracing realism before deftly shifting into something more expressionistic as he pushes them out of their comfort zones. —*K.J.***
Where to watch *Tokyo Sonata*: Tubi
**Director:** Kiyoshi Kurosawa
**Cast:** Teruyuki Kagawa, Kyōko Koizumi, Yū Koyanagi, Kai Inowaki, Kanji Tsuda, Kōji Yakusho
The Visitor (2007)
Richard Jenkins as Walter Vale and Haaz Sleiman as Tarek in 'The Visitor'.
Overture Films/Courtesy Everett Collection
Richard Jenkins gives the performance of a lifetime in this small, unassuming drama as an economics professor who discovers an immigrant couple (Haaz Sleiman and Danai Gurira) squatting in his little-used NYC apartment. Rather than evicting them, he befriends them, bearing witness to the harsh inequalities of post-9/11 America when one of them is arrested and detained on immigration charges. What follows is a touching drama anchored by its Oscar-nominated leading man. —*K.R.*
Where to watch *The Visitor*: Tubi
**Director:** Tom McCarthy
**Cast:** Richard Jenkins, Hiam Abbass, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira
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