Tubi is one of a growing list of free streaming services with a twist: you can access tons of movies and TV shows, including live channels, but with short ads. Considered an advertising video on demand (AVOD) service, it’s one of many free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) services. And the short ads on Tubi mean you can watch totally for free. Considering many of the bigger streaming services are offering ad-supported tiers for a small fee (though they include original content as well), services like Tubi are gaining steam as a viable alternative, or addition, to your paid streaming subscription services.
You won’t find the latest blockbuster movies on Tubi, nor will you find the hottest new TV shows. But if you want to check out an old movie here and there, or tap into an old show, it’s a nice option to have. Since you don’t need to pay, it’s really simple to access, too. The best movies on Tubi include both old classics, newish films, and content spanning every genre.
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Jaws (1975)
What begins as a relaxing trip to a summer resort turns into a nightmare for beachgoers. One of the most iconic films in history, Jaws introduced fans to killer whales and a police chief, marine biologist, and professional shark hunter looking to stop attacks from the man-eating great white shark.
The Steven Spielberg thriller from 1975 might not have the same incredible visual effects and CGI we have come to expect from movies today. Yet it still holds a special place in our hearts as one of the best thrillers ever made. A box office success that begun a trend towards what has become known as blockbuster movies today, Jaws is one of those movies you can watch again and again.
Se7en (1995)
“What’s in the box?” if you have ever heard someone ask this question, usually screaming it as though they are in agony, it’s likely because they’re repeating the iconic line from this 1990s crime thriller starring Brad Pitt (Bullet Train) and Morgan Freeman. If you’re curious to know what they’re talking about, check out Seven, a compelling movie about a serial killer that justifies his choice of victims based on a warped sense of morality and religion, deeming them guilty of committing one of the seven deadly sins.
Despite some criticism for its violence, Seven, often stylized as Se7en, became a smash hit. It also helped put director David Fincher on the map and solidify Pitt’s reputation as an A-list dramatic actor in Hollywood. If you’re into exciting, unexpected twists, Seven will keep you guessing all the way to the end.
Big (1988)
An early favorite in Tom Hanks’ illustrious career, he might have shifted to rom-coms and dramatic roles after Big, but this fantasy comedy-drama remains one of his most memorable and beloved roles. Directed by Penny Marshall, Hanks stars as Josh, the transformed body of an adolescent boy who wished to a fortune teller named Zoltar that he could be “big,” in other words, a grown-up.
Hanks captures the innocence and playfulness of a child who has now taken on an adult body. He wants nothing more than to relish in the fun of being able to visit toy stores (and play on the oversized walking piano in FAO Schwartz). But look deeper, and Big is a movie about the importance of remaining young and relishing in every moment.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
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.
Train to Busan (2016)
Hailing from South Korea, Train to Busan is an action horror zombie movie that’s intense from start to finish. Much of the film takes place on a high-speed train traveling from Seoul to Busan. Outside, there’s an undead apocalypse, and it has made its way onto the train, threatening almost certain, eventual death of the passengers inside.
At the heart of the story is a workaholic dad named Seok-woo (Gong Yoo), who is on the train with his young daughter, Su-an (Kim Su-an). He is taking her to see her mother on her birthday. As passengers move from car to car and the train stops to pick up survivors, Seok-woo finally realizes what’s important. Train to Busan is a thrilling and heartwarming watch.
Goodfellas (1990)
This is a classic Martin Scorsese gangster movie that has stood the test of time, and one that fans love to watch again and again. Tubi lets you relive the biographical crime dram, as well as one of the late Ray Liotta’s best-ever performances. An adaptation of the nonfiction book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, it’s based on the story of mob associate Henry Hill. Liotta plays the titular character. Fascinated by the mafia in his Brooklyn neighborhood, the movie follows Henry from his early days working with the mob through his journey to becoming a full-fledged gangster, and his subsequent fall from grace.
Goodfellas is considered one of the greatest films ever made, and it never gets old, no matter how many times you watch it.
Dirty Harry (1971)
“Feeling lucky, punk?” This line (shortened from the real dialogue, which is “… Ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do you, punk?”) originated in Dirty Harry, and was spoken by Clint Eastwood in one of the key roles that defined the actor as a “cultural icon of masculinity.” In the classic neo-noir action thriller, he’s an inspector for the San Francisco Police Department on the hunt for a sadistic killer.
A key film that helped usher in a new genre of police movies, Dirty Harry is a testosterone-filled ride that makes some of today’s police dramas seem tame in comparison.
Speed (1994)
One of Keanu Reeves’ earliest and best action films, Speed is an intense, frantic movie that leaves viewers little time to take a breath between scenes. Reeves is an LAPD SWAT bomb disposal officer named Jack who finds himself on a bus that is rigged with a bomb. The bomb, however, will only arm should the bus reach 50 miles an hour, then detonate should it drop below that speed.
Sandra Bullock is Annie, a passenger on the bus who takes the wheel when the bus driver is accidentally wounded. Now, it’s up to Jack and Annie to save everyone on board by teaming up to defuse the bomb and keep the bus going at the right speed. Running almost two hours long, we promise you won’t get bored for a single minute through the entire film.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Michael Caine and Steve Martin are, well, dirty rotten scoundrels in this movie of the same name. A remake of the 1964 movie Bedtime Story, which starred Marlon Brando and David Niven, the pair are con men who decide to compete with one another for the affection of a wealthy heiress. The goal? Weasel her out of her $50,000 fortune (adjusted for inflation, that would be about $130,000 today).
The two men, however, have very different approaches. Lawrence (Caine) is a highly intelligent, upper-class, sophisticated British man who believes he can charm his way into her life. Freddy (Martin), meanwhile, is much less refined in his tactics, but blackmails Lawrence into teaching him his way. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was rewritten in gender-switched fashion for 2019’s The Hustle starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson. But it’s this version that will have you laughing all the way through.
The Usual Suspects (1995)
A classic that fans love to watch again and again to look for intricate details that lead to the shocking reveal in the end, The Usual Suspects is also a must-watch for anyone who hasn’t seen it yet. The neo-noir mystery film that stars Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Chazz Palminteri, Pete Postlethwaite, and Kevin Spacey centers around the interrogation of physically disabled con man Roger “Verbal” Kint (Kevin Spacey), one of only two people to survive a massive fire and massacre on a ship.
Through the interrogation, Kint tells Agent Dave Kujan (Palminteri) a twisted, complicated story of events that confuses the officer. He alludes to the alleged perpetrator, a mysterious man named Keyser Söze. Fans of the movie know how it ends, but that doesn’t make it any less intriguing to watch over and over.
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