5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee, and more this week (October 14)

Catch The Shawshank Redemption, The Truman Show, ParaNorman, and more

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Another week, another PSA for you to check out thebest free streaming services. The likes of Tubi, Pluto TV, andAmazonFreevee have bolstered their movie libraries in recent years, meaning you don’t need to spend big on subscription-based platforms to enjoy some classic and recently released titles.

Last week’sroundup of the best free movies to streamincludedArrival, Coraline, andTerrifier, and this week’s selection features a handful of Oscar winners. Below, I’ve highlighted five of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee, and other free streaming services in October.

The Shawshank Redemption (Tubi – leaving soon)

Release date:September 1994RT Score:89%Length:142 minutesDirector:Frank DarabontMain cast:Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler

Sitting pretty at the top ofIMDB’s ‘Top 250 Movies’ listisThe Shawshank Redemption, which leaves free streaming service Tubi in less than two weeks. So, if you haven’t yet seen what many film fans consider to be not just one of thebest Stephen King adaptationsbut one of the best movies of all time, now’s your chance.

This critically acclaimed prison drama – based on the 1982 Stephen King novellaRita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption– tells the fictional tale of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), a banker sentenced to life imprisonment who, while serving his term at the infamous Shawshank State Penitentiary, becomes embroiled in a money laundering operation led by its corrupt prison warden (Bob Gunton). Look out for Roger Deakins’ cinematography in this one – it’s necessary viewing for all film fans.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee)

Release date:October 1974RT Score:84%Length:83 minutesDirector:Tobe HooperMain cast:Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow

Having recently been crowned thebest horror movieof all time byVariety, Tobe Hooper’s iconic slasherThe Texas Chain Saw Massacreis now streaming for free on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Amazon Freevee.

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This independent horror film – which centers on a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while visiting a remote homestead – repulsed and enraptured audiences upon its initial release in 1974, and it remains the perfect addition to any Halloween watchlist. For obvious reasons, this isn’t one to watch with the kids.

The Truman Show (Hoopla)

Release date:June 1998RT Score:94%Length:103 minutesDirector:Peter WeirMain cast:Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone

Do you ever feel like you’re being watched? If you’ve watchedThe Truman Show– which is now streaming for free on Hoopla (it’s also onefive new Paramount Plus movies in October– you’ll be forgiven for the sudden bouts of paranoia.

Peter Weir’s 1998 classic follows (quite literally) Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey), a resident of the too-perfect-it-can’t-be-real Seahaven Island, who slowly discovers that his life is the subject of a world-famous reality television program called – you guessed it! –The Truman Show. Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, and Ed Harris also star in this must-see drama.

ParaNorman (Tubi, Pluto TV)

Release date:August 2012RT Score:89%Length:92 minutesDirector:Sam Fell and Chris ButlerMain cast:Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck

Last week’sroundup of the best free movies to streamfeatured one of Laika’s most popular animated films,Coraline, and this week’s roundup features another:ParaNorman, which is now streaming for free on Tubi and Pluto TV.

Starring the voice talents of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, John Goodman, and many more A-listers, this stop-motion adventure centers on Norman Babcock, a young boy who, after realizing he can communicate with ghosts, is given the task of ending a 300-year-old curse on his sleepy Massachusetts town. For fans ofCoraline,Corpse Bride, andThe Boxtrolls,ParaNormanis a must-watch.

The Babadook (Kanopy, Plex)

Release date:January 2014RT Score:98%Length:94 minutesDirector:Jennifer KentMain cast:Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall

Sticking with the horror theme (it is October, after all), one of the most well-reviewed horror movies of the last decade,The Babadook, is now streaming for free on Kanopy and Plex.

The feature-length debut of Australian director Jennifer Kent, this low-budget psychological horror follows a widowed single mother and her son as they grapple with the presence of a terrifying monster in their Adelaide home. Again, this isn’t one to watch with the kids, butThe Babadookis a masterclass in suspense and a worthy watch for all horror fans.

For more free streaming coverage, read our roundups ofthree of my top sci-fi movies on Tubi, thefive movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes on Plex, thefive movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes on Pluto TVand thethree movies on Amazon Freevee with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Axel is TechRadar’s UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site’s Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion. 

Axel studied for a degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick before joining TechRadar in 2020, where he then earned an NCTJ qualification as part of the company’s inaugural digital training scheme.

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