The best movies and shows on The Roku Channel right now (free with ads)

375 recognizable, well-rated titles streaming on The Roku Channel (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. 1The 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
2. 2The 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
3. 3Memento (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
4. 4Death 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
5. 5Naruto (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
6. 6Hunter x Hunter (2011) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A determined young boy embarks on an epic, brisk adventure to find his father and become a legendary Hunter.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
7. 7It's a Wonderful Life (1946)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA selfless man's Christmas Eve crisis reveals how one life profoundly shapes an entire community.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
8. 8InuYasha (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
9. 9Donnie 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
10. 10Coraline (2009)Properly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA curious girl finds a wondrous world behind a secret door, but its whimsical charm hides a chilling price.Hulu · The Roku Channel
11. 11The 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
12. 12Dororo (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA sightless warrior reclaims his body from demons, limb by painful limb, in an epic, gritty quest.Prime Video · The Roku Channel
13. 13Outlander (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA 1940s nurse is swept to 1743 Scotland, igniting a passionate, dangerous romance across centuries.Netflix · Starz · The Roku Channel
14. 14Before Sunrise (1995)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo strangers wander through Vienna, sharing intimate conversations and exploring life's possibilities during one fleeting night.The Roku Channel · Tubi
15. 15Ex Machina (2015)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA young programmer uncovers unsettling truths while testing the sentience of a reclusive CEO's AI creation.Hulu · The Roku Channel
16. 16Incendies (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwin siblings unravel their mother's past in a bleak, measured search for tangled roots and enduring love.The Roku Channel · Tubi
17. 17For 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
18. 18Boys Over Flowers (2009) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA whimsical, heartwarming drama unfolds as a spirited girl navigates the broad humor of high school romance.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
19. 19Metropolis (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
20. 20Monty 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
21. 21El Señor de los Cielos (2013) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A relentless, gritty crime drama chronicles a drug trafficker's high-octane rise to power in the 1990s.Hulu · Peacock · The Roku Channel
22. 22Mr. 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
23. 23Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn aging immigrant discovers multiverse-spanning powers, battling absurd threats to protect her family and everything she cherishes.Hulu · The Roku Channel87
24. 24Home Alone (1990)Mildly scary · brisk · PGAn eight-year-old left alone for Christmas defends his home with whimsical, brisk, and broadly funny booby traps.Disney+ · The Roku Channel
25. 25The 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
26. 26Slugterra (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
27. 27Life 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
28. 28White Collar (2009) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-PGA charming con artist and an FBI agent form an unlikely alliance, catching criminals with witty banter and brisk capers.Hulu · The Roku Channel
29. 29Apocalypto (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
30. 30The Whale (2022)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA reclusive teacher's earnest quest for redemption unfolds with intimate melancholy, a bleak and measured journey.The Roku Channel
31. 31A 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
32. 32MobLand (2025) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MATwo mob families clash in a measured, gritty war, threatening empires and lives with pulpy tension.Prime Video · Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
33. 33Ghost Whisperer (2005) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA newlywed helps restless spirits find peace, navigating heartfelt messages and intense, confusing conflicts.Prime Video · The Roku Channel
34. 34Ip 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
35. 35Rent-a-Girlfriend (2020) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-MAA college student's rental girlfriend scheme blossoms into something earnest and unexpectedly romantic.Crunchyroll · The Roku Channel
36. 36American Psycho (2000)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA wealthy executive's meticulously crafted facade cracks as his gratuitous fantasies escalate into bleak, satirical horror.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
37. 37Platoon (1986)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA naive recruit confronts the horrors of Vietnam, facing moral decay amidst the gritty, bleak landscape of war.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
38. 38Before Sunset (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo souls reconnect in Paris, their intimate, melancholic reunion stirring earnest desires and past romance.The Roku Channel · Tubi
39. 39Castle (2009) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A charming crime novelist brings his whimsical humor to solving murders with a measured, witty detective.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
40. 40Midnight 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
41. 41The Gold Rush (1925)No gore · measured · NRA lonely prospector braves the Alaskan wilderness, finding broad humor and heartwarming whimsy in his quest for love.Max · Criterion · Hoopla
42. 42Annie Hall (1977)No gore · measured · PGA neurotic comedian and a free-spirited singer navigate the witty, melancholic, and absurd landscape of modern romance.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Fandango at Home (free)
43. 43Monty 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
44. 44Fear 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
45. 45Training Day (2001)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA rookie cop's first day becomes a relentless, gritty descent into a corrupt detective's pulpy underworld.MGM+ · The Roku Channel
46. 46Mr. 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)
47. 47Everybody Hates Chris (2005) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA teenager navigates 1980s Brooklyn with wholesome humor and earnest wit, finding his place in a new world.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
48. 48Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A new generation of ninja faces mysterious events in a brisk, wholesome world of action and adventure.Hulu · Crunchyroll · The Roku Channel
49. 49Hotel 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
50. 50Moonlight (2016)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA young man navigates intimate, gritty chapters of life, earnestly seeking himself amidst love's ecstasy and pain.Hulu · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
51. 51Heartland (2007) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA heartwarming family drama unfolds as a kind family struggles to save their ranch and rescue abused horses.Netflix · Hulu · Peacock
52. 52The 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
53. 53My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-YUnicorns and their pals journey through an enchanted land, learning wholesome lessons in a cozy, measured pace.Netflix · Prime Video · Hoopla
54. 54Boyhood (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
55. 55Shoplifters (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
56. 56Captain 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
57. 57Predestination (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA temporal agent's final mission to prevent a devastating attack becomes a cerebral, pulpy chase through time.The Roku Channel
58. 58Thelma & 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
59. 59Dexter: New Blood (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA decade later, a familiar darkness resurfaces in a snowy town, bringing gritty, darkly comic suspense.Paramount+ · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
60. 60Source 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)
61. 61Blue 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
62. 62Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young storyteller's magical origami comes to life on an epic, heartwarming quest for family and destiny.Hulu · The Roku Channel
63. 63The 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
64. 64The 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
65. 65Taboo (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
66. 66Manhattan (1979)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA witty writer navigates messy relationships and finds melancholy romance in the city of dreams.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
67. 67Pucca (2006) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7A whirlwind of absurd adventures unfolds as a lovesick girl chases her ninja crush through a quirky village.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Tubi
68. 68Nosferatu (1922)Properly scary · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA chilling, slow-burn fantasy of a Transylvanian count and a real estate deal gone bleakly wrong.Prime Video · AMC+ · Kanopy
69. 69Godfather of Harlem (2019) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA crime boss reclaims his Harlem empire from the Italian mob in this gritty, measured drama.Hulu · MGM+ · The Roku Channel
70. 70Ash 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
71. 71Pride and Prejudice (1995) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Witty young women navigate societal expectations and unexpected romance in early 19th-century England.Hulu · Peacock · The Roku Channel
72. 72Mean Girls (2004)No gore · brisk · PG-13A new girl navigates high school's cutthroat social scene with sharp wit and satirical humor.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
73. 73Pitch 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
74. 74Night 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+
75. 75Sailor 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
76. 76Mississippi Burning (1988)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo FBI agents clash while investigating a civil rights murder in a small, fear-filled Southern town.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
77. 77Black Books (2000) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA misanthropic bookshop owner and his sweet assistant navigate life with dry wit and absurdist humor.The Roku Channel · Plex · Prime Video
78. 78I Am Sam (2001)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A neurodivergent father fights to retain custody of his beloved daughter, teaching his lawyer about love.The Roku Channel · Plex · Tubi
79. 79The 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
80. 80Match 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
81. 81Let the Right One In (2008)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA bullied boy finds chilling intimacy and melancholy friendship with a mysterious, unaging child.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
82. 82Broadchurch (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
83. 83Suspiria (1977)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RA ballet academy's sinister secret unfolds with chilling, surreal dread as grisly murders mount.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
84. 84Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)No gore · measured · PG-13A defiant city kid and his cantankerous foster uncle forge an unlikely bond while on the run in the New Zealand bush.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
85. 85Lord of War (2005)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn arms dealer navigates deadly war zones, outwitting rivals and dictators with darkly comic grit.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
86. 86The Illusionist (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A determined illusionist conjures romance and suspicion, challenging a crown prince with every trick.Prime Video · AMC+ · Hoopla
87. 87Mother (2009)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA devoted mother fights a bleak, intimate battle to clear her son's name in a gritty murder mystery.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
88. 88End of Watch (2012)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo young officers face relentless, intimate dread after crossing a cartel, leading to a tragic end.AMC+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
89. 89Merlin (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
90. 90Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAPablo Escobar's top hitman navigates the bleak, tense world of prison, struggling for survival and respect.The Roku Channel
91. 91Detachment (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
92. 92The 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
93. 93Goosebumps (1995) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-GWholesome, darkly comic tales unfold as kids confront campy, spooky situations and mysterious, fantastical fears.Netflix · Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
94. 94Ip Man 2 (2010)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA kung fu master defends his art and family against powerful rivals in gritty, post-war Hong Kong.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
95. 95Elementary (2012) · seriesLight gore · measured · TV-14An eccentric detective and his sober companion solve impossible cases in a gritty, suspenseful Manhattan.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
96. 96Billions (2016) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA savvy US Attorney and a brilliant hedge fund kingpins' intimate, suspenseful battle unfolds with gritty, pulpy stakes.Paramount+ · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
97. 97Fracture (2007)Light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA measured, gritty game of cat-and-mouse plays out in a tense courtroom, full of cerebral surprises.The Roku Channel · Plex · Tubi
98. 98Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · brisk · RTwo well-meaning hillbillies face absurd, darkly comic misunderstandings when college kids mistake them for killers.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
99. 99The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An epic, briskly paced animation unfolds as heroes fight to save the world and find love.The Roku Channel
100. 100The Florida Project (2017)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RChildhood wonder collides with adult struggles, painting a bittersweet portrait of a forgotten summer.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel

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