The best movies and shows on Pluto TV right now (free with ads)

169 recognizable, well-rated titles streaming on Pluto TV (free with ads) as of our last availability check, ranked by quality and fame. Availability moves; each page shows when it was last checked.

1. 1Memento (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
2. 2Death Note (2006) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14A brilliant student uses a supernatural notebook to purge evil, leading to a gritty, darkly-comic game of cat and mouse.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
3. 3The Walking Dead (2010) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA sheriff awakens to a bleak, zombie-filled world, fighting to find family among desperate survivors.Netflix · Pluto TV
4. 4Naruto (2002) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGAn earnest young ninja pursues his epic dream of leadership, facing measured challenges with wholesome humor.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
5. 5InuYasha (2000) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An epic adventure unfolds as a modern girl is transported to feudal Japan, battling demons and discovering romance.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
6. 6The X-Files (1993) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-14FBI agents investigate paranormal cold cases, blending gritty crime with chilling, otherworldly suspense.Hulu · Pluto TV
7. 7The Notebook (2004)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A man reads a faded notebook, rekindling a passionate, decades-spanning love story separated by war and fate.Pluto TV69
8. 8JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA multi-generational family battles surreal forces of evil with brisk, campy, and absurdist action.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
9. 9Ranma ½ (1989) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A martial artist's life gets whimsically complicated when cold water brings a most unexpected transformation.Hulu · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
10. 10Donnie 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
11. 11The Big Lebowski (1998)Light gore · measured · RA slacker bowls and drinks White Russians, then stumbles into a pulpy, darkly comic crime caper.Pluto TV
12. 12The 100 (2014) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A relentless, bleak future forces juvenile delinquents to survive a gritty, radioactive Earth.Pluto TV
13. 13Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
14. 14John Wick (2014)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA retired hitman unleashes relentless, high-octane fury on the gangsters who stole his last hope.Pluto TV85
15. 15Stargate SG-1 (1997) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn elite team explores the galaxy through an ancient alien device, defending Earth from suspenseful, pulpy threats.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
16. 16The Twilight Zone (1959) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGEach self-contained story explores humanity's deepest fears and follies with a chilling and surreal twist.Paramount+ · Fandango at Home (free) · Pluto TV
17. 17Metropolis (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
18. 18Monty 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
19. 19The 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
20. 20Downfall (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
21. 21Battlestar Galactica (2004) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Humanity's last survivors navigate a bleak, measured journey through space, battling a relentless enemy and internal strife.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
22. 22Sailor Moon (1992) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGA clumsy schoolgirl embraces her destiny as a magical warrior, battling evil with whimsical charm and uplifting friendships.Hulu · Pluto TV · Prime Video
23. 23The Kid (1921)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA tramp and an abandoned boy find family and joy, even as their bond faces an emotional challenge.Max · Criterion · MGM+
24. 24The IT Crowd (2006) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Three quirky IT support workers navigate corporate life with deadpan humor and absurd, whimsical antics.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
25. 25Slugterra (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7A teen hero enters a secret subterranean world, embracing his destiny with brisk, wholesome, animated action.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
26. 26Life 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
27. 27Apocalypto (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
28. 28Drawn Together (2004) · seriesLight gore · brisk · TV-MAEight cartoon icons collide in a reality show, creating brisk, absurdist, and darkly comic satire.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
29. 29Moon (2009)Mildly scary · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA solitary astronaut's three-year mission unravels into a bleak, suspenseful mystery on the lunar surface.Pluto TV · YouTube (free) · Tubi
30. 30Midnight Sun (2018)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A sun-allergic teenager finds first love, navigating tender summer nights and the shadow of a rare disease.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
31. 31A Walk to Remember (2002)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA rebellious teen falls for a minister's daughter, discovering love's earnest beauty and melancholy secrets.Fandango at Home (free) · Pluto TV
32. 32The 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
33. 33Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14British comedians deliver absurdist sketches, witty humor, and surreal gags with a campy, satirical edge.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
34. 34iZombie (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brisk · TV-14A zombie medical student with witty dry humor solves crimes by inheriting memories from the brains she eats.Pluto TV
35. 35Fear the Walking Dead (2015) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAWitness the relentless, bleak, and suspenseful beginning of the end in a transforming Los Angeles.Netflix · AMC+ · Prime Video
36. 36Mr. Bean (1990) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA bumbling, silent man transforms everyday tasks into broad, wholesome, and delightfully absurd chaos.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Fandango at Home (free)
37. 37Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2009) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAOrphaned friends find themselves on opposing sides of a holy war, their destinies now tragically intertwined.Crunchyroll · Pluto TV · Tubi
38. 38Star Trek (1966) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGA determined crew embarks on an earnest, epic, and suspenseful five-year mission to explore the galaxy.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
39. 39The Goonies (1985)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA band of kids races against criminals and time to find pirate treasure and save their homes.Peacock · Pluto TV
40. 40Boyhood (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
41. 41Star 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
42. 42Captain Tsubasa (2018) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-GAn earnest, briskly-paced animation follows a young boy's wholesome, feel-good obsession with soccer.Netflix · Prime Video · Crunchyroll
43. 43Queer as Folk (2000) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA group of gay friends in Pittsburgh navigate life, love, and community with gritty intimacy and dark humor.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
44. 44Daria (1997) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA sardonic teenager navigates absurd high school life with dry wit and sharp observations.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
45. 45Stargate Atlantis (2004) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn expedition to an ancient city in a new galaxy becomes a brisk, gritty fight for survival.Prime Video · Pluto TV
46. 46The Fugitive (1993)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A doctor on the run races to unmask a killer as the law closes in, every second a pulse-pounding escape.AMC+ · Pluto TV
47. 47The 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
48. 48Taboo (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA mysterious adventurer returns to 1814 London, seeking vengeance with stolen diamonds and dark humor.Peacock · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
49. 49Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn ancient evil journeys to London, chasing a love that transcends centuries with chilling romance.Pluto TV
50. 50Ash vs Evil Dead (2015) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAA chainsaw-wielding lothario battles a Deadite plague with relentless, raunchy, darkly-comic action.Starz · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
51. 51Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane adventure unfolds as a rogue organization threatens global stability with gritty, witty suspense.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
52. 52Pitch Perfect (2012)No gore · brisk · PG-13College misfits discover their voices, blending witty humor and broad laughs into a brisk, uplifting musical journey.The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
53. 53Pasión de Gavilanes (2003) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A murder charge shatters idyllic lives, weaving together melancholy romance and building suspense.Peacock · Pluto TV
54. 54Night of the Living Dead (1968)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRStrangers barricade themselves in a farmhouse, facing relentless flesh-eating ghouls and bleak, chilling suspense.Max · Peacock · AMC+
55. 55Sailor Moon Crystal (2014) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-14A magical girl embraces her destiny, fighting for justice with whimsical powers and an uplifting spirit.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
56. 56The Name of the Rose (1986)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA medieval monk and his novice uncover a shadowy conspiracy and grisly murders within a secluded monastery.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
57. 57Match Point (2005)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA former tennis pro's ambition and lust for a forbidden affair lead to tragic, suspenseful consequences.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
58. 58True Grit (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A determined girl and a grizzled marshal embark on a gritty, epic adventure for justice in the Old West.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
59. 59Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Animated ninja heroes use elemental powers and wholesome humor to save their world from constant threats.Netflix · Peacock · Hoopla
60. 60Broadchurch (2013) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA small town's dark secrets unravel as a child's murder exposes simmering grief and suspicion.Netflix · Peacock · Hoopla
61. 61Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (2015) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · NRTwelve resurrected Gold Saints battle to protect Earth's love and peace with epic, brisk action.Crunchyroll · Pluto TV · Tubi
62. 62We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA mother's bleak reflections on her son's chilling past reveal a deeply tense and gritty family drama.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
63. 63Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA gritty space station crew navigates cosmic politics and intimate alien encounters with earnest, measured resolve.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
64. 64Top Gun (1986)No gore · brisk · PGElite fighter pilots push their limits in high-octane dogfights, finding romance and facing personal demons.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
65. 65Deep Red (1975)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RA pianist and a reporter hunt a killer, uncovering a shocking web of dementia and violence in Rome.AMC+ · Kanopy · Fandango at Home (free)
66. 66The Hunt for Red October (1990)No gore · brisk · PG-13A rogue Soviet submarine captain steers his advanced vessel toward America, sparking a tense, gritty chase.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
67. 67Charade (1963)Mildly scary · brisk · NRA charming stranger helps a woman evade dangerous criminals while witty banter and romance blossom in Paris.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
68. 68Merlin (2008) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGA young wizard and a future king forge an unlikely bond, shaping destiny with magic and courage.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
69. 69Detachment (2011)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA substitute teacher navigates the bleak, gritty realities of a public school, seeking connection amid melancholy.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
70. 70Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA vengeful barber and a pie shop owner form a sinister partnership in a darkly comic, melancholy London.MGM+ · Pluto TV
71. 71The Man from Nowhere (2010)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reclusive pawnshop owner unleashes brutal skills to rescue a young girl from a criminal organization.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
72. 72Star Trek: Voyager (1995) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew and Maquis rebels unite for an epic, measured journey across a vast, dangerous galaxy.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
73. 73Blue Bloods (2010) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A multi-generational police family navigates gritty New York City law enforcement with earnest, intimate devotion.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Pluto TV
74. 74The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless and bleak nightmare unfolds as friends encounter chilling terror in a desolate Texas house.Netflix · Prime Video · Peacock
75. 7510 Cloverfield Lane (2016)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A woman wakes in a bunker, trapped by a survivalist who claims the apocalypse rages outside.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
76. 76Lady Vengeance (2005)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA wronged woman meticulously orchestrates her dark, pulpy revenge with bleak and darkly-comic precision.AMC+ · Pluto TV
77. 77Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA Detroit cop brings his street smarts and broad humor to sunny Beverly Hills to solve a murder.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
78. 78Farscape (1999) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An astronaut hurtles across galaxies, landing in the middle of a relentless, gritty alien war.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
79. 79They Call Me Jeeg (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA misanthropic brute gains super-strength from radioactive waste, finding purpose through a deluded girl's anime fantasy.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
80. 80The Fall (2013) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA detective hunts a serial killer in Belfast, where every lead tightens the grim, atmospheric suspense.Prime Video · Peacock · AMC+
81. 81Point Break (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn FBI agent goes undercover with a gang of bank-robbing surfers, and the relentless action is gritty and suspenseful.Peacock · AMC+ · Kanopy
82. 82H2O: Just Add Water (2006) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGThree teenage friends navigate everyday drama while secretly transforming into mermaids with every splash.Netflix · Prime Video · Hoopla
83. 83ALF (1986) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GA furry alien wiseguy brings chaos and wholesome humor to a suburban family's cozy home.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
84. 84MythBusters (2003) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGSpecial effects experts methodically test the validity of rumors and myths, making science genuinely crowd-pleasing.Disney+ · Hulu · Max
85. 85Stuck in Love (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA year of witty, melancholy romance unfolds as a family grapples with love's messy, heartwarming complexities.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
86. 86Coherence (2014)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · NRFriendships fray and reality warps as a comet's passing unleashes unsettling, cerebral suspense.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
87. 87Burning (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRA young man's obsession with a mysterious couple unravels into a bleak, atmospheric descent into the unknown.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
88. 88The Boondock Saints (1999)Graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RIrish Catholic twin brothers deliver their own zealous, darkly comic vigilante justice to Boston's criminals.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
89. 89The Virgin Suicides (2000)Light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RFive mysterious sisters navigate their sheltered lives as a group of friends become dreamily obsessed with them.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
90. 90Shaolin Soccer (2001)No gore · brisk · PGMartial arts masters reunite to play soccer, bringing absurd, high-flying action and feel-good, campy humor to the field.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
91. 91Heathers (1989)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RTeenage angst and dark humor collide as a new student upends high school hierarchy with deadly satire.Prime Video · Pluto TV · YouTube (free)
92. 92Mission: Impossible III (2006)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A retired agent faces a high-octane, relentless battle against a ruthless arms dealer threatening his love.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
93. 93The Phantom of the Opera (2004)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A disfigured genius haunts the opera, weaving a melancholy tale of obsession and suspense around a young soprano.Pluto TV · YouTube (free)
94. 94Continuum (2012) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A cop from the future hunts ruthless time-traveling rebels in a gritty, suspenseful urban war.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
95. 95Cheers (1982) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA cozy Boston bar becomes a heartwarming haven for witty banter and wholesome, feel-good moments.Hulu · Paramount+ · Pluto TV
96. 96Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RCutthroat salesmen scheme and betray each other in a darkly comic, tense, and gritty world.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
97. 97The Inbetweeners (2008) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Four hapless suburban teens navigate cringe-worthy social scenes and raunchy humor with brisk, whimsical charm.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
98. 98Friday (1995)No gore · measured · RTwo friends in Los Angeles navigate a darkly comic Friday afternoon filled with raunchy, broad humor.Pluto TV
99. 99Arrow (2012) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A billionaire playboy returns from the dead to wage a darkly-comic, gritty war on crime.Pluto TV
100. 100Humans (2015) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Highly developed robotic servants create unsettling domestic drama and cerebral mystery in a parallel present.Prime Video · Peacock · Hoopla

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