The Best VUDU Movies

We’re currently living in the golden era of streaming platforms which means endless networks, websites, and platforms for viewers to get their movie and TV fix. There are the big three brands that everyone seems to know by this point: Netflix, Hulu and Amazon—but don’t limit yourself to the obvious choices that dominate the entertainment zeitgeist on your various devices. Here’s where the media streaming platform VUDU comes in.

The entertainment company (which was founded back in 2004) might not have the same flashy name recognition of the heavy hitters just yet, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the robust lineup of star-studded movies and television shows that it has to offer. Plus, unlike most other streaming companies, they provide the option to stream select movie titles for free—as long as you can tolerate a little bit of advertising. Sure, nobody likes commercials, but it’s hard to complain about something when it’s free.

What other content does VUDU have to offer, you ask? Just about everything an avid cinema buff could ever want. The selection at VUDU runs the full spectrum of film. It offers trending movies like Fast & Furious 8: The Fate of the Furious and classics like Jurassic Park—the platform essentially has something for all movie watchers, young or old. You can also watch family friendly flicks like Despicable Me and The Peanuts Movie, but if you’re in the mood for something less kid-friendly you can choose from titles like Hot Tub Time Machine 2 or Resident Evil.

We’ve gone ahead and picked the best VUDU movies of the bunch for you to watch. And don’t worry, we made sure to include something for every cinema craving mood that you could possibly have. There are comedies, action-thrillers, and everything in between. Plus, we made sure to include a couple under the radar gems that you probably haven’t already seen. Make some popcorn, dim the lights, and bask in the glory of streaming the best VUDU movies.

Ryan Gosling may be best known for his good looks and rom-com sensibilities, but the actor has no qualms with shedding his pretty boy image for a more menacing role. In Only God Forgives, he plays Julian, a sketchy American expatriate living and working in the criminal underworld of Thailand. When his brother is murdered for beating an underage prostitute to death, Julian is asked by his mother to avenge his older brother—and he soon finds himself on a quest of violence and revenge.

The iconic movie that pushed Will Ferrell and Adam McKay from former Saturday Night Live buddies to mega comedy stars is a must-watch if you like to laugh. The film is set in the wild world of 1970s broadcast journalism and stars Farrell as hotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy, the titular character who takes you on a hilarious journey of love, heartbreak, humiliation, and ultimately, redemption.

If you’re in the mood for something foreign then go with Personal Shopper. The French psychological thriller stars the talented Kristen Stewart as a young American living in Paris and working as a personal shopper for her celebrity boss. When she’s not running from Parisian boutique to boutique, she communicates with the spirit world and starts to receive mysterious, ambiguous messages from the great beyond.

Any movie starring Jay Baruchel is a movie worth watching. If the charming Canadian actor wasn’t enough to pique your interest, then supporting turns from Krysten Ritter and T. J. Miller should do the trick. She’s Out of My League follows the story of an average-looking guy who manages to land a beautiful, successful woman. He’s stunned, but tries his best to make the unlikely relationship work—even if she’s totally out of his league.

Perhaps the most acclaimed film of the past year, the mystery-thriller from the mind of comedian Jordan Peele does not disappoint. An interracial millennial couple heads upstate for a weekend getaway, so that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) can finally meet Rose’s (Allison Williams) parents. As the visit unfolds, Chris begins to experience a series of increasingly disturbing events and discovers he’s in for a weekend more menacing than he could have never imagined.

Pitch Perfect is more than the movie that showed the world that Anna Kendrick has some serious singing chops. The musical comedy features a brilliant ensemble cast and follows an all-girl a cappella group as they compete against rivals and new enemies alike to compete for a coveted national award. It’s a classic underdog story that is full of laughs, musical mashups, and a healthy dose of badass women.

Here’s one you might not have heard of. The indie comedy tells the story of an aspiring stand-up comic who manages to convince his childhood friend, now a successful folk musician, to take him on the road. The film stars some well known actors of the world of independent film: Alex Karpovsky, Wyatt Russell, Melanie Lynskey, and David Cross, just to name a few. If you’re a fan of subtle humor and road trip comedies, then this is the movie for you.

The final installment of Christopher Nolan’s Batman film trilogy (alongside the preceding Batman Begins and The Dark Knight) is perhaps the most ambitious and complex movie of the series. The arrival of a relentless terrorist by the name of Bane forces Batman to unwillingly return to the biggest battle of his life. The Dark Knight Rises takes viewers through a complicated journey of explosive visuals, brilliant storytelling, and plenty of action.