Five Excellent Movies to Watch for Free on Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, and Other Platforms This Week (January 20)
Enjoy titles like The Graduate, Titanic, Apocalypto, and many more.
With the start of January, various streaming platforms have released movies that you can enjoy for free. If you're looking for a two-hour film to pass the time while waiting for new episodes of popular series like "Severance" or "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," there are excellent options on cost-free streaming services.
One of the standout films now available to watch for free is "The Graduate," which is on Tubi. Released in December 1967 and directed by Mike Nichols, this classic stars Dustin Hoffman and explores the life of Benjamin Braddock, a young graduate who becomes involved with an older woman, leading to a series of events that make him fall in love with her daughter. Known for its sharp portrayal of generational conflicts, it is considered a masterpiece of romantic comedy cinema.
Another must-see film is "Cyrano," also available on Tubi. This musical, directed by Joe Wright and based on Edmond Rostand's play, features Peter Dinklage as a poet trying to win the love of a woman by using an attractive soldier as a conduit. Despite being overlooked upon its release in 2021, it now has the chance to be rediscovered.
Additionally, "Apocalypto," Mel Gibson's work, is available on Plex, Pluto TV, and Kanopy. Released in 2006, it depicts the life of a Mesoamerican hunter who is captured by a tribe and taken to a Mayan city to be sacrificed. Despite its recent memes, the film is an intense representation of Mayan civilization.
As for classics, James Cameron's "Titanic" can also be watched for free on Hoopla. This epic romance recounts the tragic story of the Titanic's sinking and remains a benchmark in cinema, highlighting the performances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
Finally, "Black Hawk Down," a successful film by Ridley Scott, is available on Hoopla. Based on the true events of the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, it features a star-studded cast and offers an intense look at one of the most critical moments in recent military history.
With these options, there is a fascinating variety of films that can help make the wait between episodes more enjoyable.
