I love watching movies and some of my favorite movie nights have cost me absolutely nothing. This weekend’s tips are all free to stream and come with no restrictions. One traps you in a room with grieving parents, another throws punk rock at the suburbs, and the last could wonderfully ruin you.
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Fair (2021)
Genre: drama
MDb: 7.5/10
Rotten tomatoes: 95%
Two grieving sets of parents meet in the basement of a church years after a devastating school shooting. Gail (Martha Plimpton) and Jay (Jason Isaacs) lost their son that day. Across the table are Linda (Ann Dowd) and Richard (Reed Birney), the parents of the boy responsible. Both couples sit across from each other hoping to find closure or answers.
The entire film takes place in this single room through an uninterrupted conversation. The four actors deliver heartbreaking performances and Ann Dowd received a BAFTA nomination, even though all the main actors deserved one. It’s a difficult task, but it makes you believe that people can still reach each other even after the worst.
You can stream Mass for free on Tube And Plex.
Dinner in America (2020)
Genre: Comedy, drama, romance
IMDb: 7.5/10
Rotten tomatoes: 91%
Simon (Kyle Gallner) is a singer who is on the run from the police and has nowhere to hide. He throws himself into Patty’s (Emily Skeggs) life, an awkward young woman stuck in a dead end job. She has no idea that the stranger on her couch is fronting the punk band she adores. The two embark on a chaotic road trip across the state.
At its core, it’s a love story about misfits who discover that sometimes the strangest people turn out to be exactly the ones we need. Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs have wild chemistry that ranges from strong insults to genuine tenderness in one scene. It was fun to watch the incredibly sweet and unconventional romance between two complete misfits.
You can stream “Dinner in America” for free on Tube And Plex.
Mom (2014)
Genre: drama
IMDb: 8.0/10
Rotten tomatoes: 89%
A widowed mother (Anne Dorval) suddenly has sole custody of her 15-year-old son Steve (Antoine Olivier Pilon). Steve has ADHD and a short temper and has just been kicked out of a juvenile facility. Money is tight and every day is a struggle. Their chaotic household gets lucky when a mysterious neighbor, Kyla (Suzanne Clément), steps in to help. The three form a makeshift family in a tense suburban home.
What first fascinated me was the frame itself. Xavier Dolan shot this French film in a tight square aspect ratio that traps you right next to these characters. As they experience rare moments of freedom, the frame literally expands to match their joy. This visual choice captures the crushing chaos of her life better than dialogue ever could. You should bring tissues and maybe someone to hug after watching this movie.
You can stream Mommy for free on Tube.
