There’s so much to enjoy when it comes to the best free streaming services. You might assume that because they’re free, the selection isn’t as good as some of the best streaming services with monthly fees, but you’d be amazed how good the options are. Every week we been round up the best free movies for you to enjoy!
Last week’s roundup of the best free movies to stream included Frank Darabont’s masterpiece The Shawshank Redemption, iconic psychological comedy The Truman Show, and one of the best horror movies, The Babadook.
This week’s selection has everything from animation to thrillers. 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 LEGO Movie (Amazon Freevee)
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%
Length: 101 minutes
Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
Main cast: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett
Release date: February 2014
The LEGO Movie is surprisingly poignant. At face value it might seem like another adaptation of a popular thing, but it ends up delivering a story that’s full of heart. When an ordinary construction worker is chosen by a resistance movement to overthrow an evil businessman, we end up on an adventure full of memorable characters, beautifully designed images, and a very catchy soundtrack.
The follow up movie, The Second Part, is available to watch on Prime Video and is, in my opinion, just as good as the first.
Gone Girl (Tubi)
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%
Length: 149 minutes
Director: David Fincher
Main cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry
Release date: October 2014
Based on the novel by Gillian Flynn, this gripping thriller features outstanding performances by Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. When Nick Dunne becomes the prime suspect in the sudden disappearance of his wife, Amy, nothing can fully prepare you for the twists and turns that follow. Fincher is no stranger to intense stories, just look at Fight Club and Seven, but there’s a reason Gone Girl is so popular.
Even the score is anxiety inducing; there’s so much of this movie that will make you uncomfortable, and no easy character arcs.
The Grand Budapest Hotel (Tubi)
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
Length: 100 minutes
Director: Wes Anderson
Main cast: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum
Release date: March 2014
Wes Anderson’s uniquely whimsical style of filmmaking often proves divisive. He’s got a formula that works, and if you’re anything like me, you love the movies he makes. The Grand Budapest Hotel is movie magic, with its ensemble cast (too many to list!), dreamy score by Alexandre Desplat, and a beautiful color palette of vibrant vibes.
Really though, it’s the unconventional friendship between an eccentric concierge and a shy lobby boy that will keep you gripped. Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori are a delightful duo.
Halloween (Pluto TV)
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%
Length: October 1978
Director: John Carpenter
Main cast: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, P. J. Soles, Nancy Loomis
Release date: October 2010
It’s Halloween on Thursday, so it would be rude not to include this! Yes, you can stream the 1978 John Carpenter classic for free thanks to Pluto TV. Widely regarded as one of the best slasher movies of all time, it’s the introduction of the now iconic fictional serial killer, Michael Myers. In my opinion, it has one of the greatest horror opening sequences of all time, perhaps rivalled only by the original Scream.
If you haven’t seen Halloween or you just want a rewatch, it’s available on demand whether you want to watch it on the day itself, or save it for when you’re feeling brave.
Buried (Plex)
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Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%
Length: 95 minutes
Director: Rodrigo Cortés
Main cast: Ryan Reynolds
Release date: October 2010
“Ryan Reynolds buried in a coffin for 95 minutes” might not seem particularly exciting, but Buried absolutely nails the one-location thriller and there’s constant nail-biting tension throughout. If you’re claustrophobic, you may want to give this one a miss, because the entire movie takes place trapped within a wooden box.
Although Reynolds is best known for his comedy work and roles like Deadpool, his serious portrayal of someone ambushed while working in Iraq is some of his finest work yet. In a similar vein to Locke, dialogue between characters happens exclusively via cellphone (in a nod to the lost world of 2010, in this case a BlackBerry). If nothing else, I’m just impressed he managed to get signal underground.
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