Tubi has seen its user base grow significantly over the last few years thanks to offering an incredible array of movies completely free of charge thanks to ads. Initially launching in 2014, Tubi is the Fox Corporation’s free-to-access streaming platform, and as of 2024 has over 80 million users.
The best movies on Tubi include some incredibly well-known and blockbuster titles, with the library of available films constantly changing to include fresh titles for users to enjoy free of charge thanks to ad sponsorship. With the movies available on Tubi always changing, it’s always worth checking in to see what the best films on the platform are, as there’s always a solid selection of top-tier titles within the 200,000+ available.
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Martyrs (2008)
The Boundary-Pushing Horror With Surprising Thematic Depth
There’s no shortage of horror movies on Tubi, and the free-to-use streaming service more than caters to fans of the genre. One of the best, and inarguably the most disturbing, currently available is 2008’s Martyrs, the French psychological horror from director Pascal Laugier.The 2015 US remake, which is equally worth watching, is also on Tubi, but it’s the original that continues to create conversations. Martyrs is, in no uncertain terms, brutal, with many viewers walking out when it debuted at Cannes in 2008.
However, Martyrs is also more than gore for gore’s sake. It’s an exploration of suffering, and an examination of the impact extreme distress can have on the human psyche. There’s also a surprisingly coherent plot, and it’s this narrative plus its core themes that ensure Martyrs still ranks among the best horror movies ever made, and definitely a solid choice among the dozens available on Tubi.
Snowpiercer (2013)
Bong Joon-ho’s Chilling Vision Of The Apocalypse
Several years before the Snowpiercer TV show arrived and captivated audiences, it was Bong Joon-ho’s cerebral 2013 movie of the same name that introduced viewers to the icy post-apocalyptic nightmare that is life aboard the titular train. Snowpiercer is one of the best sci-fi movies on Tubi right now, and despite over a decade passing since it was released, it still stands as one of the best post-apocalyptic films of the 21st century (as is to be expected from the director of 2019’s Parasite). Snowpiercer takes place in a grim future where climate change has turned Earth into an inhospitable frozen wasteland incapable of supporting life.
The few remaining humans exist thanks to the Snowpiercer, a train on a circular track that ferries the last members of the species across the globe and contains everything they need to survive. However, all is not well aboard the Snowpiercer, and the movie showcases an uprising when the lower-class passengers rebel against the tiered society on the train. As well as being an incredible work of sci-fi, Snowpiercer also boasts an exceptional cast that includes the likes of Chris Evans, Tilda Winton, Jamie Bell, and John Hurt.
Train To Busan (2016)
The Quintessential Korean Zombie Horror
2016’s Train To Busan released almost a decade ago, and it is still considered by many to be the quintessential zombie movies. Few horror films, whether they’re available to stream on Tubi or anywhere else, can claim to be just as claustrophobic, pulse-pounding, or filled with iconic moments from start to finish. Coming from director Yeon Sang-ho, Train To Busan has a simple premise. Workaholic father Seok-woo is taking his daughter Su-an to Busan to visit her mother via train. However, while on the journey a zombie outbreak occurs, and soon Seok-woo is fighting not only for his own life, but for his daughter’s too.
It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what makes Train To Busan such a solid entry into the zombie horror subgenre. It’s got many endearing qualities, with everything from Gong Yoo’s performance as Seok-woo to Yeon Sang-hos incredible eye for a well-shot scene being among the reasons it continues to be so highly regarded. However, one standout aspect of the 2016 movie is, of course, its zombies, which are absolutely terrifying and acted to perfection by an ensemble horde of extras.
Point Break (1991)
Keanu Reeves And Patrick Swayze’s Unforgettable Action Venture
1991’s Point Break, from director Kathryn Bigelow, remains one of the most easy-watch action movies ever made. It’s gained a cult following in the decades since it released, and Tubi users can now revisit it to find out why. Starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, Point Break is a film that’s greater than the sum of its parts. The plot doesn’t do anything to reinvent the wheel, and it ticks all the action movie boxes steadily and effectively. However, despite there being little that’s particularly innovative across its 122-minute runtime, Point Break is still considered by many to be essential viewing when it comes to cop movies.
Keanu Reeves starts as rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah. Johnny is tasked with going undercover to investigate a group of bank robbers who call themselves the Ex-Presidents, a name they coined due to wearing rubber masks of former heads of state like Reagan, Nixon, and Carter. It’s on this mission that Johnny meets Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) a laid-back surfer who is secretly the mastermind behind the robberies. Johnny and Bodhi for a bond that makes Reeves’ FBI agent question everything he values, and as bombastic as Point Break is, the story manages to be a surprisingly emotional one.
The Pianist (2002)
The Emotional Oscar-Winning World War II Drama
Among the movies currently on Tubi is an undersung but incredibly impactful World War II drama of the likes of Schindler’s List. This is movie, from director Roman Polanski, is 2002’s The Pianist, a true account of a Polish-Jewish musician who endured some of the absolute worst of life under the Nazi regime and was present during Poland’s liberation when the Soviet Red Army arrived.
Starring Adrien Brody as Władysław Szpilman, the titular pianist, The Pianist pulls no punches, and is perhaps one of the best dramatizations of one of the darkest periods in human history ever put to film. The Pianist received scores of accolades when it arrived, including three Academy Awards — among them Best Director for Roman Polanski and Best Actor for Adrien Brody. It’s certainly one of the most emotional movies on Tubi, and is inarguably essential viewing for any users who enjoy historical biopics.
Atomic Blonde (2017)
The Slick Spy Movie From The Director Of John Wick And Deadpool 2
Director David Leitch has many high-quality action movies to his name, including being one half of the team that directed John Wick, and leading the creation of Deadpool 2, Fast and Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw, and 2022’s star-studded Bullet Train. However, one lesser-known title that has a strong following is 2017’s Atomic Blonde, which is currently one of the best action movies on Tubi (and arguably the slickest).
Set in Germany just before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Atomic Blonde is a high-octane story of espionage, political intrigue, and double-agents working for both MI6 and the KGB. It’s an incredibly stylish movie that will appeal greatly to fans of any of Leitch’s other films (especially John Wick, to the point that the director has discussed a potential crossover). The cast also includes the likes of Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, and John Goodman, who all give incredibly solid performances throughout.
Dark City (1998)
The Bizarre Neo-Noir Sci-Fi Thriller
Tubi hosts a wide range of sci-fi movies from across the decades, though few can claim to be as unique (or, indeed, bizarre) as 1998’s Dark City. This neo-noir thriller comes from the mind of director Alex Proyas, and has an incredibly unique premise. Dark City focuses on John Murdoch, a man suffering from amnesia who attempts to piece together his missing memories. However, upon investigating the circumstances behind his memory loss, he realizes his reality (and that of all those around him) is nothing like it appears.
Murdoch learns that, every night, the residents of his city freeze and are rearranged by a mysterious group known as “the Strangers”. They awaken every day in new lives and with a totally new set of memories, completely unaware that everything they think they know is false. As Murdoch starts to unravel the mystery of the Strangers, he soon comes to learn that he doesn’t live on 20th century Earth as he and everyone he knows believes. It’s a strange blend of movies like The Truman Show and The Matrix, and also one that Tubi users aren’t likely to forget in a hurry.
The Usual Suspects (1995)
The Gangster Movie With An Unrivaled Twist
Gangster films have been a staple of cinema for decades, and while it may not have the mainstream recognition of the likes of The Godfather or Scarface, 1995’s The Usual Suspects is inarguably one of the best titles in both the wider genre and among the crime movies currently available on Tubi. The Usual Suspects was directed by Bryan Singer and stars the likes of Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, and Kevin Pollak. The five play a group of unrelated criminals (the titular suspects) who find themselves thrown together after first meeting in a shared police lineup.
The plot of
The Usual Suspects
ends up running far deeper than most gangster movies, and — thanks to the mystery of the identity of the feared mobster Keyser Söze — has one of the best twist endings in cinematic history.
From there, the group decides to team up for a heist to get revenge on the NYPD, each taking chagrin with the fact they were accused of being part of a hijacking they had no involvement in. However, the plot of The Usual Suspects ends up running far deeper than most gangster movies, and — thanks to the mystery of the identity of the feared mobster Keyser Söze — has one of the best twist endings in cinematic history.
Donnie Darko (2001)
The Cerebral And Highly Debated Psychological Thriller
Few movies are as misunderstood or as hotly debated as director Richard Kelly’s 2001 sci-fi thriller Donnie Darko. So ambiguous is the plot that there are even disagreements on what Donnie Darko is even about, though this only serves to make the movie even more endearing (and one that definitely counts among the “must watch” titles on Tubi). The story focuses on titular troubled teen Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal), a young man who finds himself consistently at odds with the 1988 suburban community he and his family reside in.
Donnie’s psychological problems cause him to have visions of a man in a grotesque bunny costume who he knows of Frank, who constantly forewarns him about the end of the world. However, when Donnie escapes death by following a vision of Frank to a golf course on the night a jet engine crashes through the ceiling of their family home, Donnie realizes his “visions” may be more prophetic than first appears. Notably, Jake Gyllenhaal’s real-life sibling Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Donnie’s sister Elizabeth, and the pair manage to bring plenty of their shared dynamic to the arguments between the two characters.
Terrifier (2016)
The Feature-Length Debut Of Art The Clown
Director Damien Leone reinvigorated the slasher horror subgenre in 2022 with the sleeper-hit Terrifier 2, which gained notoriety thanks to some of its incredibly brutal scenes. With Terrifier 3 on the way in 2024 and already creating no shortage of conversation, many uninitiated with the villainous antagonist Art the Clown are wondering where the franchise began — and Tubi is one of the best places to catch up thanks to 2016’s Terrifier currently being available to stream on the platform.
It’s a slasher movie that pulls no punches, and Leone’s career history as a practical effects wizard prior to taking the director’s chair is evident throughout.
The plot of Terrifier sees various characters stalked and murdered by the truly diabolical silent killer Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton), a character Leone first debuted in his 2008 short movie The 9th Circle. 2016’s Terrifier is a far grittier and lower-budget movie than Terrifier 2, though it’s quickly gaining its own fanbase thanks to the prominence of the sequel.
It’s a slasher movie on Tubi that pulls no punches, and Leone’s career history as a practical effects wizard prior to taking the director’s chair is evident throughout. While not hugely critically acclaimed upon its release, Terrifier is quickly defining its own legacy years later thanks both to the success of its sequel and its many brutal kills appearing in horror-fandom circles on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
