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

620 recognizable, well-rated titles streaming on Tubi (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 Green Mile (1999)Melancholy · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · ROn death row, a gentle giant's miraculous gift brings both healing and profound melancholy to a gritty prison.Tubi
2. 212 Angry Men (1957)Tense · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · NRTwelve jurors wrestle with their consciences, debating a young man's fate in a tense, gritty chamber drama.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
3. 3The Intouchables (2011)Wholesome humor · uplifting · date night · measured · RAn unlikely friendship blossoms between two men from different worlds, creating uplifting and wholesome comedy.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
4. 4The Silence of the Lambs (1991)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA brilliant, imprisoned psychopath offers chilling insights into a serial killer's mind, if a young agent dares to listen.Prime Video · Peacock · MGM+86
5. 5Léon: The Professional (1994)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA hardened hitman becomes the reluctant protector of a young girl seeking vengeance in a brutal world.YouTube (free) · Tubi
6. 6The Pianist (2002)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA gifted pianist navigates the bleak, war-torn ruins of Warsaw, fighting for survival and dignity.Peacock · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
7. 7Death Note (2006) · seriesDark satire · suspenseful · full attention · mildly scary · 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
8. 8Naruto (2002) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-PGAn earnest young ninja pursues his epic dream of leadership, facing measured challenges with wholesome humor.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
9. 9The Imitation Game (2014)Tense · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A brilliant code-breaker races against time during wartime, facing a gritty, suspenseful, and ultimately tragic challenge.Kanopy · Tubi
10. 10Taxi Driver (1976)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA disturbed cabbie navigates a bleak city, his measured descent into violence feeling intensely intimate.Apple TV+ · Tubi
11. 11Seven Samurai (1954)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Kanopy · Plex
12. 12Hunter x Hunter (2011) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14A determined young boy embarks on an epic, brisk adventure to find his father and become a legendary Hunter.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
13. 13The Help (2011)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Three women in 1960s Mississippi forge an unlikely bond that challenges societal norms and inspires change.Prime Video · Tubi
14. 14Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mysterious stranger and a ruthless killer collide in an epic, slow-burn Western where melancholy hangs heavy.MGM+ · Kanopy · Tubi
15. 15InuYasha (2000) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14An epic adventure unfolds as a modern girl is transported to feudal Japan, battling demons and discovering romance.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
16. 16Requiem for a Dream (2000)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · NRFour Coney Island lives spiral into a relentless, drug-fueled nightmare where hope quickly fades.Peacock · Kanopy · Hoopla
17. 17JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAA multi-generational family battles surreal forces of evil with brisk, campy, and absurdist action.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
18. 18Ranma ½ (1989) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14A martial artist's life gets whimsically complicated when cold water brings a most unexpected transformation.Hulu · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
19. 19Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)Dark satire · absurdist · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · PGA war room of absurd characters frantically tries to avert nuclear annihilation with darkly comic results.Tubi
20. 20Paths of Glory (1957)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRA commanding officer fights for justice as three soldiers face a grim trial during wartime.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
21. 21Donnie Darko (2001)Melancholy · full attention · 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
22. 22Gabriel's Inferno (2020)Romantic · date night · measuredA professor's dark past intertwines with a student's innocence in a tale of forbidden, passionate romance.Tubi
23. 23Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally devastating · measured · GA loyal dog's devotion to his owner creates a deep bond that transcends time and warms the heart.YouTube (free) · Tubi
24. 24The Hunt (2012)Bleak · full attention · 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
25. 25The Terminator (1984)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless cyborg assassin hunts a woman across 1980s Los Angeles, sparking a gritty fight for the future.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
26. 26Kamisama Kiss (2012) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measured · TV-PGA high school girl becomes a whimsical land god, navigating new powers and a reluctant fox demon familiar.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
27. 27Some Like It Hot (1959)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · briskTwo musicians on the run from the mob find love and laughs disguised as women in a brisk, witty caper.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
28. 28Captain Fantastic (2016)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · 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)
29. 29Mommy (2014)Intimate · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA grieving mother navigates her volatile son's outbursts while a new friend offers a fragile sense of hope.Tubi
30. 30Spotlight (2015)Gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RJournalists meticulously uncover a devastating scandal, revealing a gritty truth with suspenseful, intimate determination.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Plex
31. 31The Apartment (1960)Dry wit · melancholy · date night · emotionally heavyA lonely clerk navigates corporate climbing and romantic melancholy through a darkly comedic New York.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
32. 32Bicycle Thieves (1948)Bleak · full attention · 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 · Kanopy
33. 33Before Sunrise (1995)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo strangers wander through Vienna, sharing intimate conversations and exploring life's possibilities during one fleeting night.The Roku Channel · Tubi
34. 34North by Northwest (1959)Suspenseful · brisk · GA Madison Avenue ad man is mistaken for a spy, launching a brisk, pulpy cross-country chase.Plex · Tubi
35. 35The Seventh Seal (1957)Bleak · full attention · 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 · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
36. 36City Lights (1931)Wholesome humor · whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · GA whimsical tramp navigates love and friendship, creating heartwarming moments with a blind flower girl.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
37. 37Boys Over Flowers (2009) · seriesBig broad humor · romantic · date night · emotionally heavyA whimsical, heartwarming drama unfolds as a spirited girl navigates the broad humor of high school romance.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
38. 38Metropolis (1927)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRA bleak, surreal, and epic drama unfolds in a futuristic city sharply divided by class.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
39. 39Elite Squad (2007)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA captain in Rio's special police navigates relentless, gritty crime, eliminating drug risks before a papal visit.Plex · Tubi
40. 40Raging Bull (1980)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.Prime Video · MGM+ · Hoopla
41. 41Gabriel's Inferno: Part II (2020)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RA professor's belated realization about a student's true identity sparks a melancholy, intimate pursuit of lost romance.Tubi
42. 428½ (1963)Dreamlike · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA famous director retreats into surreal memories and melancholy dreams, searching for inspiration he cannot grasp.Max · Kanopy · Plex
43. 43Big Fish (2003)Whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A son pieces together his dying father's epic, dreamlike adventures, revealing a life of whimsical passion and tall tales.YouTube (free) · Tubi
44. 44Downfall (2004)Bleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA measured, gritty portrayal of history's bleakest moments unfolds with suspenseful, tragic melancholy.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
45. 45Sailor Moon (1992) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-PGA clumsy schoolgirl embraces her destiny as a magical warrior, battling evil with whimsical charm and uplifting friendships.Hulu · Pluto TV · Prime Video
46. 46Mystic River (2003)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RChildhood friends confront a shattering tragedy, unearthing dark secrets in their gritty, melancholy hometown.Tubi
47. 47The Kid (1921)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · NRA tramp and an abandoned boy find family and joy, even as their bond faces an emotional challenge.Max · MGM+ · Pluto TV
48. 48Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A high schooler balances everyday life and superheroics with witty charm and brisk, wholesome adventure.Disney+ · Tubi
49. 49Teen Titans (2003) · seriesWholesome humor · campy · family watch · strong violence · TV-Y7Young superheroes balance saving the world with everyday antics, battling villains with martial arts and gadgetry.Prime Video · Tubi
50. 50Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A European summer trip becomes an epic, brisk adventure as a hero battles elemental threats.Disney+ · Tubi
51. 51Witness for the Prosecution (1957)Suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · NRAn ailing barrister faces a gritty, cerebral murder trial with a pulpy, suspenseful atmosphere.Prime Video · MGM+ · Kanopy
52. 52Paris, Texas (1984)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Plex · Tubi
53. 53Ghost in the Shell (1995)Cerebral · late-night trip · strong violence · mildly scary · NRCybernetically enhanced cops pursue a master hacker, blurring the lines between humanity and technology in a gritty, measured pursuit.Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free) · YouTube (free)
54. 54The IT Crowd (2006) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Three quirky IT support workers navigate corporate life with deadpan humor and absurd, whimsical antics.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
55. 55Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999) · seriesAbsurdist humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-Y7A timid dog protects his elderly owners from bizarre, darkly-comic threats in rural Kansas.Tubi
56. 56Dial M for Murder (1954)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA husband’s elaborate murder plot unravels with cerebral precision, building suspense with every calculated move.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
57. 57Wild Tales (2014)Darkly comic · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RSix separate stories of revenge and dark satire unfold with brisk, darkly comic, and gritty intensity.Tubi
58. 58Apocalypto (2006)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · RA man's relentless fight for family unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action in a bleak, epic world.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
59. 59Rashomon (1950)Cerebral · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRMultiple accounts of a murder and a rape weave a complex, suspenseful web of truth and perception.Max · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
60. 60District 9 (2009)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RA corporate agent's grim transformation exposes the brutal cost of human prejudice against alien refugees.Tubi
61. 61Ben-Hur (1959)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · GAn epic saga of betrayal and faith unfolds as a Jewish aristocrat confronts his Roman commander friend.Plex · Tubi
62. 62The Social Network (2010)Gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A cerebral and intimate drama unfolds as a tech visionary's ambition leads to both triumph and betrayal.Criterion · MGM+ · Fandango at Home (free)78
63. 63Ben 10 (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7A boy discovers a mysterious device, transforming into ten alien heroes for brisk, wholesome, comedic adventures.Tubi
64. 64Ip Man (2008)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
65. 65The 400 Blows (1959)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA neglected Parisian boy navigates a gritty world of adult indifference, yearning for a better life.Max · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
66. 66Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A genetically evolved chimpanzee leads an epic, gritty revolt against human cruelty, forever changing their world.Hulu · Tubi
67. 67Pokémon (1997) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Ash and Pikachu journey through vibrant regions, making friends and facing challenges in a whimsical, feel-good quest.Netflix · Disney+ · Tubi
68. 68Before Sunset (2004)Intimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo souls reconnect in Paris, their intimate, melancholic reunion stirring earnest desires and past romance.The Roku Channel · Tubi
69. 69A Dog's Journey (2019)Feel good · family watch · measured · PGA devoted dog’s soul journeys through multiple lives, always finding its way back to beloved humans.Tubi
70. 70Justice League Unlimited (2004) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7The world's greatest heroes unite against cosmic threats in an epic, briskly-paced adventure.Max · Tubi
71. 71Moon (2009)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA solitary astronaut's three-year mission unravels into a bleak, suspenseful mystery on the lunar surface.The Roku Channel · Pluto TV · YouTube (free)
72. 72Ran (1985)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RAn aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
73. 73The Gold Rush (1925)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · NRA lonely prospector braves the Alaskan wilderness, finding broad humor and heartwarming whimsy in his quest for love.Prime Video · Max · Criterion
74. 74Midnight in Paris (2011)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · measured · PG-13A nostalgic screenwriter in Paris discovers that midnight transports him to the whimsical 1920s.YouTube (free) · Tubi
75. 75Freedom Writers (2007)Earnest · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest teacher inspires at-risk students to overcome gritty realities and embrace a brighter future.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
76. 76Annie Hall (1977)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · PGA neurotic comedian and a free-spirited singer navigate the witty, melancholic, and absurd landscape of modern romance.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
77. 77First Blood (1982)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Green Beret wages a gritty, tense, one-man war against small-town pursuers in the mountains.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Tubi
78. 78Paprika (2006)Surreal · measured · RA stolen dream machine unleashes surreal chaos, and a young therapist must navigate the suspenseful, dreamlike world to retrieve it.YouTube (free) · Tubi
79. 79Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Humanity's last stand clashes with an ape civilization's rise, a gritty and suspenseful fight for survival.Hulu · Tubi
80. 80Awakenings (1990)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A shy doctor finds his own rebirth by awakening catatonic patients with an experimental, yet controversial, drug.Tubi
81. 81Mr. Bean (1990) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · 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)
82. 82The Third Man (1949)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA naive writer uncovers a dark conspiracy in atmospheric postwar Vienna, leading to a melancholy, gritty pursuit.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
83. 83A Man Called Otto (2022)Dry wit · melancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13A grumpy widower finds an unexpected, heartwarming friendship with a quick-witted neighbor who upends his measured life.Hulu · Tubi
84. 84Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2009) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-MAOrphaned friends find themselves on opposing sides of a holy war, their destinies now tragically intertwined.Crunchyroll · Pluto TV · Tubi
85. 85Jackie Chan Adventures (2000) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7A globe-trotting martial arts expert and his spirited niece chase magical artifacts with wholesome, campy humor.The Roku Channel · Tubi
86. 86Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020) · seriesWholesome humor · suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · TV-14A TV producer uncovers a secret supernatural world while a former deity searches centuries for his lost love.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
87. 87The Goonies (1985)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA band of kids races against criminals and time to find pirate treasure and save their homes.Tubi
88. 88Everybody Hates Chris (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA teenager navigates 1980s Brooklyn with wholesome humor and earnest wit, finding his place in a new world.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
89. 89I, Tonya (2017)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RA darkly-comic and gritty true story about a champion skater’s career derailed by pulpy antics.Kanopy · Tubi
90. 90The 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.MGM+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
91. 91Grease (1978)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · date night · brisk · PGA wholesome, briskly paced romance unfolds with campy charm and nostalgic, feel-good musical numbers.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
92. 92Hotel 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.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
93. 93Codename: Kids Next Door (2002) · seriesAbsurdist humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Five 10-year-olds wage a brisk, absurdist war against grown-ups in a whimsical, campy world.Tubi
94. 94The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA somnambulist commits unspeakable acts, blurring the line between nightmare and a chilling, surreal reality.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
95. 95My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-YUnicorns and their pals journey through an enchanted land, learning wholesome lessons in a cozy, measured pace.Netflix · Prime Video · Hoopla
96. 96The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (2001) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · family watch · mildly scary · TV-Y7The Grim Reaper navigates absurd, darkly comic adventures as the reluctant best friend to two mischievous children.Tubi
97. 97Girl, Interrupted (1999)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RA young woman's "short rest" in a 1960s institution becomes a gritty, earnest journey into self-discovery.Tubi
98. 98Boyhood (2014)Intimate · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn intimate, earnest drama watches a boy's life unfold, capturing twelve years of melancholy and nostalgic growth.AMC+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
99. 99Shoplifters (2018)Gritty · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty, intimate drama where a found family's shoplifting ways lead to heartbreakingly bleak revelations.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
100. 100Captain Tsubasa (2018) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · family watch · brisk · TV-GAn earnest, briskly-paced animation follows a young boy's wholesome, feel-good obsession with soccer.Netflix · Prime Video · Crunchyroll

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