Who doesn’t love free? Whether it’s free clothes, free meals, free giveaways for premium tech, or access to free movies and TV shows, it’s hard for anyone to pass up anything bearing the description “free.”
A service dedicated entirely to free content, the Amazon-backed Freevee has been streaming dozens upon dozens of movies and TV series for the past three years. Conveniently, you don’t even need an account to log in and use it — all you need to do is open the app, watch a few ads, and suddenly you’re enjoying great content that doesn’t cost you a dime.
From newer films like John Wick and Bill & Ted Face the Music to well-loved classics like Scarface and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, here are some of the best movies you can find currently streaming on Freevee.
Updated: May.
Action: John Wick
With the exception of John Wick: Chapter 4 – which is currently still playing in theaters – every entry in the popular John Wick films is currently streaming on Freevee, allowing you to get your daily dose of Keanu Reeves-driven, heart-racing action in one central location.
After his beloved puppy is killed by Russian mobster, a legendary hitman (Reeves) comes out of retirement, embarking on a path of vengeance in search of those responsible.
A serious argument can be made that the John Wick movies have only gotten better with time, but the initial entry in the series remains an undisputed gem in its own right (not to mention serving as the movie that gave Reeves his long-awaited career comeback).
Sci-Fi: Bill & Ted Face the Music
A film of a highly different mold than the abovementioned John Wick, Bill & Ted Face the Music returns Reeves to one of his most widely-loved series: Bill & Ted. Opposite co-star Alex Winter, Reeves and Winter effortlessly channel the absent-minded surfer-bros-for-life after nearly 30 years, delivering one more cult classic in the already cherished Bill & Ted franchise.
Approaching middle age, best friends Bill (Winter) and Ted (Reeves) struggle in their quest to write a hit song that will unite humanity – the fate of the universe resting in their hands.
Capitalizing on the resurgence of Reeves’ career and the existing popularity of its franchise, Bill & Ted Face the Music may be the best entry in the series so far. Wholesome, lighthearted, and predictably silly, it’s the perfect blend of comedy, science fiction, and fantasy.
Thriller: The Bourne Ultimatum
There are quite a few franchises that have managed to rival the likes of everyone’s favorite espionage series: the James Bond franchise. Among the most impressive are Mission: Impossible, Kingsman, and the Matt Damon-led Bourne series, the first three of which are pure, unadulterated thrill-rides in themselves.
As he prepares to uncover the truth behind his past as a trained killer, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is relentlessly pursued by a dangerous CIA agent (David Strathairn) determined to eliminate him at all costs.
The third entry in the Bourne series, The Bourne Ultimatum hypothetically could’ve ended the series on a high note upon its release in 2007. As it is, it remains an incredibly suspenseful action thriller, and quite possibly the best of the Bourne films to date.
Music: Pitch Perfect 2
Like most sequels, Pitch Perfect 2 has a tough time measuring up to the esteem of the original film it’s meant to follow. However, that’s not to say it’s instantly an extraordinarily enjoyable movie on its own, complete with a widely talented cast and a soundtrack that will have you tapping your foot along to throughout.
Hoping to redeem themselves after a disastrous performance, the Barden Bellas enter an elite worldwide singing competition that no American team has ever won before.
Introducing just enough new elements to separate it from its predecessor, Pitch Perfect 2’s international scope and heightened premise gives way to plenty of entertaining moments that viewers and music aficionados will approve of.
Family: Rio
Nowadays, Disney and DreamWorks hold a steely-tight grip on the animation industry, releasing critically and commercially successful films on a yearly basis. Every once in a while, though, an animated film outside of the Disney/Dreamworks monopoly slips through, such as the supremely entertaining 2011 film, Rio, from Blue Sky Studios.
Kidnapped from his cushy lifestyle in Minnesota, the anxiety-riddled macaw Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) teams up with the feisty Jewel (Anne Hathaway) to escape their imprisonment in the hopes of returning home.
To be fair, Rio may not leave a lasting impression as completely as a truly great Pixar or Disney film. However, the movie’s light plot, vivid color scheme, and energetic vocal performances are enough to dazzle most audience members.
Horror: The Road
If you loved The Last of Us (either the show or the original video game), there’s a strong likelihood you’ll enjoy 2009’s The Road. Based on Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name, it’s an intense, disturbing look at what life might be like after the end of the world, complete with starvation, desperation, and danger lurking around every corner.
After an unexplained event wipes out civilization, a man (Viggo Mortensen) and his young son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) traverse the post-apocalyptic landscape, doing whatever they can to survive the harsh elements.
Based entirely on its disturbing content, The Road is perhaps the most downbeat and depressing post-apocalyptic film you’ll see, making Mad Max look like an episode of Sesame Street.
Romance: Secretary
We can tell you right now, you’ve never seen a movie quite like Secretary. A fascinating character study of an emotionally troubled young woman in a wholly unique setting, it’s among the most steamy, perversely funny romantic comedies you’ll find currently streaming anywhere.
Recently hired to work for a harsh, demanding lawyer (James Spader), a secretary fresh out of mental rehab (Maggie Gyllenhaal) enters into a unique romance with her newfound employer.
Led by some superb performances from Spader and Gyllanhaal (who maintain some unbelievable romantic chemistry on-screen) Secretary is as much an exploration of power as it is anything else – both in terms of office politics and within an ordinary romantic relationship.
Crime: Scarface
Arriving in Miami without a dime in his pocket, Cuban exile Tony Montana (Al Pacino) ascends through the world of organized crime to become the city’s most powerful, notorious, and unstable drug dealer.
Al Pacino is without a doubt an icon in the film industry, having built a healthy portfolio of beloved cinematic performances over the years, from his meditative role in Serpico to his subtly terrifying performance in The Godfather.
Still, there’s a good chance that Pacino’s starring role in 1983’s Scarface is the actor’s most recognized performance, even if it’s not necessarily his best. Bringing out a more manic, unhinged energy, Pacino’s Tony Montana is like a stick of dynamite waiting to go off, sizzling out with chaotic bursts before his final, explosive demolition.
Teen: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
There have been so many teen movies over the years, it’s almost difficult knowing where exactly to start. While we certainly love and commend the John Hughes classics of the 1980s, we’d also recommend beginning with the highly celebrated 2012 film, The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
In the early 1990s, lonely, socially awkward freshman Charlie (Logan Lerman) tries his best to blend in with his fellow classmates, meeting and befriending two high-spirited seniors (Emma Watson and Ezra Miller).
Offering a more melancholic portrait of youth, complete with its own variety of complications – mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, difficulties making friends, etc. – The Perks of Being a Wallflower is nevertheless a warm, hopeful, and insightful depiction of high school and late adolescence.
Drama: Joy
Joy isn’t exactly the crowning achievement of director David O. Russell’s career, the filmmaker being far more celebrated for his other efforts like The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook, or American Hustle. Excusing its relatively meager amount of flaws (notably some so-so writing), it’s still strong enough to warrant a watch, if only for Jennifer Lawrence’s Academy Award-nominated performance.
As she prepares to oversee a successful new business venture, Joy (Lawrence) contends with a unique home life, with her divorced parents (Robert De Niro and Virginia Madsen), grandmother (Diane Ladd), two children, and ex-husband (Bradley Cooper) all living under the same roof.
Based on the life and career of Joy Mangano, Joy’s crowning achievements come courtesy of Lawrence’s acting abilities and its factual basis in reality. Though the story’s presentation is slightly bungled, the movie manages to create a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in Mangano’s life.
This post was produced and syndicated by Wealth of Geeks.
Richard Chachowski is a freelance writer based in New Jersey. He loves reading, his dog Tootsie, and pretty much every movie to ever exist (especially Star Wars).
