The 10 best movies on Tubi right now (July 2024)
As a free ad-supported streaming service (FAST) service, Tubi offers a wide selection of movies. But the offerings are constantly changing, which means when you see a movie you want to watch, you should queue it up ASAP before it’s gone. Last month, for example, Tubi offered free access (with commercials) to movies like Rush Hour, Ford v Ferrari, and I, Robot, but those titles are no longer available to stream.
The good news is that they have been replaced by a new selection of films you can watch for free. These range from classic and relatively recent superhero movies, all of which were blockbuster hits, to iconic movies from the 1980s and ’90s that you’ll want to watch again and again. How can you navigate everything? That’s where we come in. We have curated this list of the best movies on Tubi right now to keep you up to date with what’s available. Check back next month for a new selection of titles from which to choose.
Looking for more? We have also rounded up the best shows on Tubi.
Wonder Woman (2017)
Duration: 141m
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Gal Gadot takes on the iconic role of Wonder Woman in this superhero movie of the same name, which is the fourth installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). In this prequel and spinoff od Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Diana Prince (Gadot), otherwise known as Wonder Woman, is an immortal Amazon warrior demigoddess. In present day, she recalls her past when she was captured during World War I. Trained as a warrior, she uses the god-killer sword and the lasso to help fend off attacks from Ares.
Wonder Woman received rave reviews across the board, with many critics praising the chemistry between Gadot and her co-star Chris Pine, who plays Steve Trevor, her love interest and an American pilot. Our reviewer calls the Patty Jenkins movie a “joy to watch” and a “fitting tribute to one of the greatest superheroes of all time.”
Thelma & Louise (1991)
Duration: 130m
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Adventure
Stars: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel
Directed by: Ridley Scott
One of the defining movies of the ‘90s, Ridley Scott’s Thelma & Louise tells the story of two friends, played by Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, who set out on a road trip that turns darker than anticipated. When Louise shoots a man who attempted to rape Thelma, they go on the run. Do they call the police and risk facing a murder charge or flee?
Featuring a young Brad Pitt in his breakout role as a handsome drifter named J.D., the story in Thelma & Louise takes more twists and turns from there. Considered a landmark feminist movie, Thelma & Louise earned six Academy Award nominations and put Pitt on the map, paving his path to superstardom.
Rain Man (1988)
Duration: 134m
Genre: Drama
Stars: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman, Valeria Golino
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Tom Cruise might be known today for his incredible action movies, but back in the 1980s and ’90s, he starred in more subtle dramas, one of which was Rain Man. In this road comedy- drama, he is Charlie Babbitt, a selfish young man who learns that his wealthy and estranged father has passed and left everything to his other son, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), an autistic savant. Not even aware that he had a half-brother, Charlie visits Raymond and tries to squeeze at least half the estate from him.
In this heartwarming movie, Raymond’s calm and sweet demeanor and tremendous intellect start to endear him to Charlie. Over time, Charlie begins to soften, and realizes what’s truly important. The iconic movie takes you on an emotional journey while allowing for some laughs along the way.
The Usual Suspects (1995)
Duration: 106m
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin
Directed by: Bryan Singer
The Usual Suspects is one of those movies people still talk about to this day, even 30 years after it premiered. Known for delivering one of the most shocking twists ever in a film, the crime thriller boasts a talented ensemble cast lead by Stephen Baldwin, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollack, Chazz Palminteri, and Kevin Spacey. The story follow the interrogation of Roger “Verbal” Kint (Spacey), a small-time con man who is among the only survivors of a massive ship fire. He recalls the actions of a mysterious crime lord known as Keyser Söze, who he purports is responsible for what happened.
Even if you know how it ends, The Usual Suspects is the type of movie worth watching again and again to pick up on subtle hints and clues throughout. A master class in acting and superb writing, it’s arguably one of the craftiest movies ever made.
Batman (1989)
Duration: 126m
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Crime
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger
Directed by: Tim Burton
Relive the magic of Michael Keaton as the titular superhero and Jack Nicholson as the menacing Joker in this classic film. Directed by Tim Burton, Batman is often considered to be the best Batman movie of all time. The story follows the masked vigilante through Gotham City and tells the origin story of Jack Napier (Nicholson), second-in-command to mob boss Carl Grissom (Jack Palance), and how he came to be disfigured.
While Bruce Wayne (aka Batman) has fallen for photojournalist Vicki Vale (Kim Basinger), he has bigger fish to fry: saving Gotham City from the wrath of Napier, who is now going by the name Joker. While Batman is a darker, more ominous story than any interpretation had been up to that point, both Keaton and Nicholson nail the roles in a must-see movie for superhero fans.
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Duration: 151m
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Want to have a superhero movie marathon? Check out Wonder Woman 1984 as a follow-up to Wonder Woman. Also directed by Patty Jenkins, this movie, the ninth in the DCEU, takes place in 1984 when Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) is working at the Smithsonian Institution while also secretly fulfilling her duties as Wonder Woman. When she and a shy co-worker named Barbara (Kristen Wiig) notice an inscription on an artifact that can supposedly grant the holder one wish, Barbara uses it and becomes as strong, sexy, and cool as Diana. But, as it turns out, the Dreamstone was created by the God of Lies and not all is what it seems. Plus, there’s a greedy businessman named Maxwell “Max Lord” Lorenzano (Pedro Pascal) who wants to get his hands on it to gain tremendous power.
Like or it hate it, Wonder Woman is a fun, action-packed movie that has a slightly campy feel to it, but that’s OK. Our reviewer admits that the movie is a tad too long, but loves the moments of spectacle as Diana is in full control of her powers, and isn’t afraid to use them.
The Wedding Singer (1998)
Duration: 97m
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Stars: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor
Directed by: Frank Coraci
With The Wedding Singer, Adam Sandler finally gets it right with the proper mix of silly humor and rom-com magic. He’s Robbie Hart, a wedding singer who, while gearing up for his own wedding, meets a sweet and kind waitress named Julia (Drew Barrymore) who is preparing for her own nuptials. But when he learns that her husband-to-be is an awful man, and Robbie starts to fall for Julia, the situation gets complicated.
The movie takes you on highs and lows as Robbie and Julia become friends with an obvious spark between them. The Wedding Singer ends in a predictable way, as most rom-coms do. But the memorable airplane serenade scene will give you goosebumps. A massive box office success, The Wedding Singer remains one of Sandler’s best movies.
12 Angry Men (1957)
Duration: 97m
Genre: Drama
Stars: Martin Balsam, John Fiedler, Lee J. Cobb
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
From way back in 1957, 12 Angry Men is an interesting legal drama about a jury of a dozen men who must decide if a teenager charged with murder should be acquitted. As is typical with a jury in a controversial case with moving parts and moral ambiguity, they can’t seem to agree with one another. Each has his own values and thoughts and is steadfast in them.
Starring Henry Fonda, 12 Angry Men wasn’t a box office success. However, it received several Academy Award nominations, and many consider it one of the best movies ever made. The American Film Institute also names the movie the second-best courtroom drama ever (To Kill a Mockingbird is the first). It’s worth a watch if you haven’t seen it yet.
Point Break (1991)
Duration: 122m
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Stars: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Since Keanu Reeves is enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the latest John Wick movie, it’s the perfect time to look back at some of Reeves’ earlier action movies. In the early ‘90s, the now bona fide action hero starred in Point Break, a crime action movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
The movie, which also stars the late Patrick Swayze and Gary Busey, is about Johnny (Reeves), a former quarterback and rookie FBI agent who helps a more experienced agent Angelo (Busey) investigate a series of bank robberies by a group who wear rubber masks of former presidents. The suspicion is that the criminals are surfers, so Johnny is sent to go undercover in the community. It’s a role that was tailor-made for Reeves and marked a perfect transition from his more comedic roles (think the Bill & Ted movies) to the action films for which he later became known.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Duration: 83m
Genre: Horror
Stars: Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
As classic a slasher horror film as you’ll ever find, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is must-see viewing for any fan of the genre. There are no flashy special effects, nor gratuitously gruesome scenes. But it is a terrifying movie about a group of friends who become victims of a family of cannibals and a sick killer known as Leatherface.
The first blockbuster slasher film to use power tools as a central weapon, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is considered one of the most influential horror films ever made. What makes it even more impressive is that the movie was made on a relatively small budget with a core cast of mostly unknown actors.
