5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee, and more this week (September 30)
Catch Past Lives, There Will Be Blood, Battle Royale, and more
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you don’t need to pay for thebest streaming servicesto access the best movies. While it’s certainly true that headline-grabbingnew moviescome to the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, and Max first, thebest free streaming servicesoffer a surprisingly great selection of already-released titles for you to enjoy.
Last week’sroundup of the best free movies to streamincludedThe Big Short,Sicario, andSpeak No Evil, and this week’s edition is similarly varied. Below, I’ve highlighted five of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV,AmazonFreevee, and other free streaming services in October.
There Will Be Blood (Pluto TV)
Release date:September 2007RT Score:91%Length:158 minutesDirector:Paul Thomas AndersonMain cast:Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O’Connor, Ciarán Hinds
One of the most well-reviewed movies of the noughties,There Will Be Blood, is now streaming for free on Pluto TV. Set during the Southern Californian oil boom of the early 20th century, the film follows the moral descent of ruthless oil prospector Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), whose quest for wealth finds him upending a hardscrabble town.
Described by theNew York Timesas “a work of art” upon its release in 2007,There Will Be Bloodis arguably Paul Thomas Anderson’s best movie and a must-watch for fans of actors Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano. Add it to your Pluto TV watchlist ASAP.
12 Angry Men (Tubi)
Release date:April 1957RT Score:100%Length:96 minutesDirector:Sidney LumetMain cast:Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E. G. Marshall
We highlighted thegreatness of Sidney Lumet’s12 Angry Menelsewhere on TechRadar earlier this year, and now the iconic courtroom drama is streaming for free on Tubi.
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For those unfamiliar, the entirety of12 Angry Menis set in a single location (a small courtroom) and follows 12 jurors as they weigh up the innocence of a teenager accused of murder. 11 of the 12 men are quick to pass their judgment, but Juror 8 (Henry Fonda) is determined to convince them otherwise. This is one of the best films of all time, so there’s no excuse not to tick it off your watchlist if you haven’t already.
The Death of Stalin (Pluto TV)
Release date:September 2017RT Score:95%Length:107 minutesDirector:Armando IannucciMain cast:Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Paddy Considine, Rupert Friend
The Thick of ItandVeepcreator Armando Iannucci takes satirical aim at the post-Stalin power struggle of 1953 in his underappreciated 2017 black comedyThe Death of Stalin, which is now streaming for free on Pluto TV.
Set in the immediate aftermath of the titular dictator’s death in 1953, the film pokes fun at the panic, relief, and jostling of Russia’s political elite, with major players including Nikita Khrushchev, Lavrenti Beria, and Georgy Zhukov all vying for power. Iannucci is rightly regarded as a legend of British TV, butThe Death of Stalinproves that his trademark satirical style can (and does) work in a feature-length format.
Past Lives (Hoopla)
Release date:January 2023RT Score:95%Length:106 minutesDirector:Celine SongMain cast:Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro, Ji-Hye Yoon
Celine Song’s Oscar-nominated dramaPast Livescame to Paramount Plus back in February, and now the film is finally streaming for free on Hoopla (you’ll just need a public library membership to access it).
Set over 20 years,Past Livesfollows two childhood friends, Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), who reconnect in adulthood following the former’s emigration from South Korea to New York. Now married, Nora is forced to reckon with her still-lingering feelings for Hae Sung, who continues to feel a connection towards her, too. A subtle and sentimental film, this is one to watch if you want to get in your feels.
Battle Royale (Amazon Freevee)
Release date:December 2000RT Score:90%Length:113 minutesDirector:Kinji FukasakuMain cast:Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarō Yamamoto, Chiaki Kuriyama
You’ve seenThe Hunger Gamesmovies, now watch the Japanese (and much bloodier) equivalent:Battle Royale.Directed by Kinji Fukasaku and based on the novel of the same name by Kōshun Takami, this once-controversial-but-now-iconic action flick follows 42 high school students who are forced to fight to the death on a dystopian island.
It’s best to think ofBattle Royaleas more of a riff onLord of the Fliesthan a direct inspiration for Suzanne Collins’ similarly-premised novel series, but fans ofThe Hunger Gameswill certainly find plenty of familiar thrills to enjoy here. A word of warning, though: don’t watch this one with the kids.
For more free streaming coverage, read our recent roundups of 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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