The best movies and shows on Kanopy right now (free with a library card)

584 recognizable, well-rated titles streaming on Kanopy (free with a library card) as of our last availability check, ranked by quality and fame. Availability moves; each page shows when it was last checked.

1. 1Forrest Gump (1994)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A simple man's extraordinary journey through history unfolds, chasing a love that always feels just out of reach.Paramount+ · Kanopy75
2. 2Parasite (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA poor family's grift of the wealthy Parks escalates into a darkly comic and bleakly suspenseful class struggle.Kanopy90
3. 312 Angry Men (1957)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRTwelve jurors wrestle with their consciences, debating a young man's fate in a tense, gritty chamber drama.Hulu · MGM+ · Kanopy
4. 4The Intouchables (2011)No gore · measured · RAn unlikely friendship blossoms between two men from different worlds, creating uplifting and wholesome comedy.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
5. 5The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RThree ruthless men scour the Civil War-torn Southwest for stolen gold in an epic, gritty, and suspenseful quest.MGM+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
6. 6Gladiator (2000)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA betrayed general fights for honor in the brutal Roman arena, fueled by vengeance and sorrow.Paramount+ · Kanopy85
7. 7The Pianist (2002)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA gifted pianist navigates the bleak, war-torn ruins of Warsaw, fighting for survival and dignity.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
8. 8Saving Private Ryan (1998)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA squad of soldiers battles across a war-torn landscape to save one man, as history unfolds around them.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla86
9. 9Memento (2000)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA man with no short-term memory hunts his wife's killer, piecing together a gritty, cerebral puzzle.Netflix · Hulu · Peacock82
10. 10The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · RA relentless, darkly comic ride through a world of pulpy excess and financial corruption.Apple TV+ · Paramount+ · Starz86
11. 11City of God (2002)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo young men navigate Rio's favelas, one documenting the relentless crime, the other embracing its brutal power.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
12. 12Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reprogrammed cyborg protects a young boy and his mother from a relentless, shape-shifting assassin.Paramount+ · Kanopy
13. 13Titanic (1997)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A young woman's forbidden love story unfolds with epic romance and melancholy aboard a doomed maiden voyage.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy76
14. 14The Imitation Game (2014)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A brilliant code-breaker races against time during wartime, facing a gritty, suspenseful, and ultimately tragic challenge.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
15. 15Seven Samurai (1954)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
16. 16Oldboy (2003)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's brutal quest for revenge unfolds with relentless, darkly comic twists and bleak revelations.Kanopy · Plex
17. 17Catch Me If You Can (2002)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A witty con man eludes a gritty FBI agent in a brisk, earnest, true-crime caper.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
18. 18No Country for Old Men (2007)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA hunter becomes the hunted in a bleak Texas landscape, where violence is a language all its own.Paramount+ · Kanopy89
19. 19Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PG-13A mysterious stranger and a ruthless killer collide in an epic, slow-burn Western where melancholy hangs heavy.Kanopy
20. 20Requiem for a Dream (2000)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRFour Coney Island lives spiral into a relentless, drug-fueled nightmare where hope quickly fades.Peacock · Kanopy · Hoopla
21. 21There Will Be Blood (2007)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA ruthless prospector's ambition fuels a slow-burn feud with a preacher in bleak, oil-rich California.Paramount+ · Kanopy · MGM+
22. 22Modern Times (1936)No gore · measured · GA bumbling tramp's wholesome heart chases a home with a young woman, despite constant, whimsical setbacks.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
23. 23The Great Dictator (1940)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA ruthless dictator's ambition clashes with a Jewish barber's struggle, creating a darkly comic, epic satire.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
24. 24Braveheart (1995)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA Scottish warrior's personal tragedy ignites a gritty, epic war for freedom against English rule.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
25. 25Donnie Darko (2001)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA troubled teenager's visions of a giant rabbit lead to surreal crimes and a suspenseful, dreamlike mystery.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
26. 26Sunset Boulevard (1950)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA forgotten star clings to faded glory, ensnaring a writer in Hollywood's darkly comic and tragic undertow.Kanopy · MGM+ · Hoopla
27. 27The Hunt (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA teacher's fragile new happiness shatters when an innocent lie unleashes a gritty, bleak small-town witch hunt.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
28. 28The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A shy freshman navigates the pangs of first love and friendship with witty, melancholic earnestness.Kanopy
29. 29Arrival (2016)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An expert linguist races to understand an alien language, navigating a suspenseful, melancholy, and cerebral mystery.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla85
30. 30Into the Wild (2007)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn earnest young man abandons everything to find himself in the Alaskan wilderness, embracing a melancholy, intimate journey.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
31. 31Some Like It Hot (1959)No gore · briskTwo musicians on the run from the mob find love and laughs disguised as women in a brisk, witty caper.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
32. 32Captain Fantastic (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA father's off-grid ideals clash with the modern world as his unique family navigates an emotional journey.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
33. 33Nightcrawler (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless, darkly-comic descent into L.A.'s gritty crime journalism, blurring lines for a chilling ascent.Netflix · Kanopy
34. 34Spotlight (2015)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RJournalists meticulously uncover a devastating scandal, revealing a gritty truth with suspenseful, intimate determination.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Plex
35. 35The Apartment (1960)No gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA lonely clerk navigates corporate climbing and romantic melancholy through a darkly comedic New York.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Tubi
36. 36Bicycle Thieves (1948)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA desperate father and his young son comb post-war Rome, searching for the bicycle that offers their only hope.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
37. 37For a Few Dollars More (1965)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · measured · RTwo ruthless bounty hunters stalk a sadistic bandit across the epic, gritty landscape of the Old West.MGM+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
38. 38The Seventh Seal (1957)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA knight plays a slow-burn game of chess with Death, seeking one redemptive act amidst bleak, surreal landscapes.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
39. 39The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A man ages in reverse through a whimsical, melancholic life, finding bittersweet romance along the way.Kanopy · Hoopla
40. 40The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A young boy's innocent friendship with a prisoner unfolds with intimate, heartbreaking earnestness during wartime.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
41. 41Metropolis (1927)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA bleak, surreal, and epic drama unfolds in a futuristic city sharply divided by class.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
42. 42Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn eighteenth-century painter captures a reluctant bride's essence, sparking an intimate, melancholy romance on an isolated island.Max · Kanopy
43. 43Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)Light gore · brisk · PGA brisk, campy adventure unfolds as knights on an absurd quest encounter whimsical, witty, and satirical challenges.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
44. 44Raging Bull (1980)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
45. 45Mr. Nobody (2009)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA man's life unfolds in multiple realities, a dreamlike journey through love, loss, and profound choices.Hulu · Kanopy · Hoopla
46. 46The Untouchables (1987)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA determined agent assembles a team to take down a notorious gangster in a gritty, suspenseful, and pulpy epic.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
47. 478½ (1963)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA famous director retreats into surreal memories and melancholy dreams, searching for inspiration he cannot grasp.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
48. 48M (1931)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A chilling hunt for a child predator grips Berlin, as both cops and criminals close in.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
49. 49Downfall (2004)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA measured, gritty portrayal of history's bleakest moments unfolds with suspenseful, tragic melancholy.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
50. 50Dial M for Murder (1954)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA husband’s elaborate murder plot unravels with cerebral precision, building suspense with every calculated move.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
51. 51Warrior (2011)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13Two estranged brothers, forged by a gritty past, collide in the ring for a melancholy fight for redemption.Kanopy
52. 52Life of Brian (1979)No gore · measured · RA hapless man's life becomes a darkly comic, absurdist satire of messianic expectations and Roman-era politics.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
53. 53Zodiac (2007)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RJournalists and an amateur cartoonist obsess over an elusive serial killer, even as the public forgets.Paramount+ · MGM+ · Kanopy87
54. 54Apocalypto (2006)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's relentless fight for family unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action in a bleak, epic world.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
55. 55A Fistful of Dollars (1964)Light gore · brutal violence · measured · RA mysterious stranger ignites a suspenseful, gritty power struggle in a pulpy Western town.MGM+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
56. 56Loving Vincent (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Hand-painted animation brings a melancholy atmosphere to a young man's search for answers about a troubled artist's final days.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
57. 57Rashomon (1950)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRMultiple accounts of a murder and a rape weave a complex, suspenseful web of truth and perception.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
58. 58Rosemary's Baby (1968)Properly scary · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA young woman's dream of starting a family curdles into a chilling, slow-burn nightmare of urban dread.Paramount+ · Kanopy
59. 59Wild Strawberries (1957)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burnAn aging doctor's road trip becomes a dreamlike journey through his melancholy memories and regrets.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
60. 60Ip Man (2008)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
61. 61The 400 Blows (1959)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA neglected Parisian boy navigates a gritty world of adult indifference, yearning for a better life.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
62. 62Yojimbo (1961)Light gore · strong violence · measured · NRA masterless samurai ignites a darkly comic gang war between rival merchants in a gritty, suspenseful feudal village.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
63. 63A Bronx Tale (1993)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA young man navigates loyalty and love, caught between his honest father and a charismatic crime boss.AMC+ · Kanopy
64. 64Sin City (2005)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RCrooked cops and desperate vigilantes navigate a gritty, pulpy world where redemption is as elusive as justice.Kanopy · Hoopla
65. 65There's Still Tomorrow (2023)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA resilient woman navigates postwar Rome with witty humor, finding courage to reshape her family's future.Kanopy
66. 66Ran (1985)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
67. 67Freedom Writers (2007)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest teacher inspires at-risk students to overcome gritty realities and embrace a brighter future.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
68. 68What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young man navigates small-town life, family burdens, and an unexpected romance with earnest, intimate melancholy.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
69. 69The Big Short (2015)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · RWitty outsiders expose the gritty truth of a financial crisis, leaving a bittersweet, satirical sting.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
70. 70The Best Offer (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA solitary antiques expert finds his measured life upended by a mysterious woman and a suspenseful romance.AMC+ · Kanopy
71. 71Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)No gore · brisk · PG-13A quick-witted slacker leads his friends on a whimsical, brisk adventure through Chicago, outsmarting everyone.Apple TV+ · Paramount+ · AMC+
72. 72Primal Fear (1996)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA ruthless lawyer uncovers dark secrets while defending an altar boy accused of a brutal murder.Paramount+ · Kanopy
73. 73Roman Holiday (1953)No gore · measured · GA runaway princess finds whimsical romance and witty charm exploring Rome with an American reporter.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
74. 74Mary and Max (2009)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA lonely Australian girl and an obese New Yorker find connection through letters, sharing whimsical, darkly comic life.AMC+ · Kanopy
75. 75First Blood (1982)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Green Beret wages a gritty, tense, one-man war against small-town pursuers in the mountains.AMC+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
76. 76Freaks and Geeks (1999) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Teenagers navigate the awkward, humorous world of high school, finding connection among burnouts and geeks.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
77. 77The Third Man (1949)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA naive writer uncovers a dark conspiracy in atmospheric postwar Vienna, leading to a melancholy, gritty pursuit.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
78. 78The Terminal (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A stranded traveler finds whimsical ways to make an airport home, navigating new friendships and quiet melancholy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
79. 79The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · NRAn innocent man escapes prison to deliver epic, gritty revenge on those who stole his life.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
80. 80A Trip to the Moon (1902)No gore · measured · GAstronomers blast to the Moon in a cannon-propelled rocket, encountering whimsical, pulpy perils on a surreal adventure.Max · Kanopy
81. 81I, Tonya (2017)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · brisk · RA darkly-comic and gritty true story about a champion skater’s career derailed by pulpy antics.Kanopy · Tubi
82. 82Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)No gore · brisk · PGA speedy, blue hedgehog and an evil genius clash in a brisk, wholesome, and campy sci-fi comedy.Hulu · Paramount+ · Kanopy
83. 83The Night of the Hunter (1955)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA chilling Depression-era fable unfolds as children flee a murderous preacher obsessed with their dark secret.Criterion · MGM+ · Kanopy
84. 84Hotel Rwanda (2004)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A hotel manager risks everything, offering refuge and hope amidst the bleak, unfolding horror of genocide.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
85. 85The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)Properly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA somnambulist commits unspeakable acts, blurring the line between nightmare and a chilling, surreal reality.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
86. 86Boyhood (2014)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn intimate, earnest drama watches a boy's life unfold, capturing twelve years of melancholy and nostalgic growth.Netflix · AMC+ · Criterion
87. 87Shoplifters (2018)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty, intimate drama where a found family's shoplifting ways lead to heartbreakingly bleak revelations.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
88. 88Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An unstoppable force within Starfleet detonates the fleet, leading to a brisk, suspenseful manhunt across a war-zone world.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
89. 89Thelma & Louise (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo friends on a weekend getaway find liberation and resilience as their adventure turns into a life on the run.Hulu · MGM+ · Kanopy
90. 90Source Code (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A soldier repeatedly relives a train explosion, racing against time to find a bomber and alter fate.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
91. 91Blue Velvet (1986)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA severed ear pulls a young man into a surreal, gritty mystery with a nightclub singer and criminals.Criterion · Kanopy · Hoopla
92. 92Another Round (2020)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRFour teachers test a constant intoxication theory, leading to darkly comic and melancholic self-discovery.Netflix · AMC+ · Kanopy
93. 93Sound of Metal (2020)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA metal drummer's world shatters, forcing him to choose between a silent future and his past.Prime Video · Kanopy
94. 94Papillon (1973)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA man plots a desperate escape from a brutal island prison, forging an unlikely bond in a bleak world.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
95. 95The Graduate (1967)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young man's melancholy affair with an older woman becomes a witty, dark satire of suburban ennui.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
96. 96A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A stray ginger cat brings hope and transforms the life of a struggling street musician.Kanopy · Fandango at Home (free) · YouTube (free)
97. 97The Dinner Game (1998)No gore · briskA competitive dinner party for "idiots" unravels into a brisk, darkly comic, and absurd catastrophe.Kanopy
98. 98Black Hawk Down (2001)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RAmerican soldiers face relentless urban combat when a mission to capture a warlord's lieutenants goes awry.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
99. 99The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavyA crime boss and a relentless detective form an uneasy alliance, hunting a sadistic serial killer with high-octane grit.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
100. 100Perfect Days (2023)No gore · measured · PGA quiet man's routine life cleaning toilets reveals profound beauty and unexpected, heartwarming connections.Kanopy

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