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3 great free movies to stream this weekend (February 28-March 2)

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Jeremy Renner runs from an explosion in The Hurt Locker.
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It’s Oscars weekend for Hollywood. After a long awards season, it culminates at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2. Will Anora complete its Cinderella story with a win for Best Picture? Will Adrien Brody join the rare two-time Best Actor club, or can Timothée Chalamet become the youngest winner in the category’s history? Tune in Sunday night to see who wins.

This week’s article about free movies to stream is about the Academy Awards. The three movies below all received Oscar nominations. Our picks include a sports biopic, a harrowing war film, and a David Fincher thriller. Note: All three movies will be available on Tubi on March 1.

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I, Tonya (2017)

Tonya Harding celebrates winning in I, Tonya.
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For those around in the early 1990s, the rivalry between Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan was must-see TV. The conflict reached a boiling point after the infamous attack on Kerrigan and the subsequent investigation that tarnished Harding’s reputation. This notorious scenario is played out in I, Tonya, Craig Gillespie’s underrated biopic.

Harding (Margot Robbie) grows up as the daughter of an abusive mother, LaVona Golden (Allison Janney). As she reaches her teen years, Tonya becomes one of the best skaters in the world and trains for the Winter Olympics. Then, Tonya meets her future husband, Jeff Gillooly (Sebastian), changing the rest of her life. I, Tonya depicts Harding as a tragic figure in this surprisingly effective biopic, backed by tremendous performances from Robbie and Janney, the latter winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Stream I, Tonya for free on Tubi.

The Hurt Locker (2009)

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Visceral, heartbreaking, and explosive. Those three words are at the heart of The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow’s Iraq War drama. After the death of a sergeant, William James (Jeremy Renner) becomes the new leader of an bombs disposal team, which includes Sergeant JT Stanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty).

James is the best at dismantling bombs, but his reckless nature immediately causes a schism between the team. The action-packed movie pulled off the improbable upset at the 2010 Oscars, defeating Avatar for Best Picture. The Hurt Locker’s Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win Best Director, defeating her ex-husband James Cameron.

Stream The Hurt Locker for free on Tubi.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
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With the tagline, “The Feel Bad Movie of Christmas,” The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is not for family movie night. The David Fincher-directed neo-noir is an excellent movie for those searching for a brutal thriller with an Academy Award-nominated performance from Rooney Mara. Swedish journalist Mikael Blomkvist’s (Daniel Craig) reputation has taken a public beating due to the fallout from a libel suit.

The wealthy businessman Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer) gives Blomkvist a lifeline. If Blomkvist investigates the 40-year-old disappearance of his grandniece, Vanger will supply evidence to help clear his name. Blomkvist accepts and hires expert hacker Lisbeth Salander (Mara) as his assistant. The unlikely duo eventually uncovers family secrets that put their livelihoods in danger.

Stream The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for free on Tubi.

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3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (March 7-9)
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Max is about to get a little creepy, thanks to the addition of Heretic, which arrives on March 7. When two Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) stop at the house of Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), they become trapped in a labyrinth that will test their fate. The thrilling horror from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods is a terrific showcase for Grant, who has the time of his life playing a narcissistic villain.
If you've seen Heretic or want to watch something else, there are plenty of other routes to explore on Max. One of those paths involves underrated movies. Lucky for you, we have some recommendations, which include an ensemble rom-com, a tragic sports biopic, and an eye-opening drama from a recent Oscar winner.
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He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

Unfortunately for romance advocates, ensemble rom-coms are a thing of the past. These stories were a good excuse to get a group of famous and attractive actors into one movie. These easy-to-digest movies are the perfect form of escapism. Today's pick is He's Just Not That Into You. The cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Ginnifer Goodwin, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly, Justin Long, Scarlett Johansson, and Bradley Cooper.
Set in Baltimore, He's Just Not That Into You follows nine people who navigate love, dating, and everything in between. The standout characters include Gigi (Goodwin), who misreads romantic situations; Janine (Connelly), who thinks her husband (Cooper) might be lying to her; and Mary (Barrymore), a woman whose dates go nowhere. Is every storyline perfect? No, but there is enough romance and charm to keep you watching.
Stream He's Just Not That Into You on Max.
The Iron Claw (2023)

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3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (February 28-March 2)
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With the start of a new month, Max is getting a new slate of movies added to its library. One of the new additions is Heretic. The creepy thriller starring Hugh Grant arrives on March 7. Sing Sing, one of 2024's most critically acclaimed movies, finally hits Max on March 21. Colman Domingo received an Oscar nomination for his work in the drama about a prison arts program.
Thanks to Warner Bros., Max has one of the deepest vaults for a streaming service. You could spend hours getting lost on the genre pages. Luckily, we've scoured the movie section and picked three underrated movies that deserve your attention this weekend. Our picks include a crime thriller from a heist maestro, a moving portrait about a real hero, and a gripping drama.
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No Sudden Move (2021)

Since coming out of retirement in 2017, Steven Soderbergh has released nearly one movie per year. Hollywood is a better place when an innovative filmmaker like Soderbergh works at such a prolific rate. One of his more underrated offerings during this post-retirement phase is No Sudden Move, a period piece set in 1950s Detroit about a heist gone wrong.
A group of petty criminals — including Curt Jones (Don Cheadle), Ronald Russo (Benicio del Toro), and Charley (Kieran Culkin) — are tasked with stealing an important document. The group is supposed to hold an accountant's family at gunpoint so he can then steal the document from his boss's safe. Eventually, Curt and Ronald learn they've been set up. Why? That's what they need to find out, including who hired them. It's not Ocean's Eleven, but No Sudden Move is a fun time at the movies, thanks to an eclectic cast and a filmmaker who knows this genre inside and out.
Stream No Sudden Move on Max.
Sully (2016)
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In your best Michael Rapoport voice, "Are you the pilot, Sully?" Tom Hanks plays pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger in the dramatic retelling of the Miracle on the Hudson in Sully. On January 15, 2009, Sully and First Officer Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) are piloting a flight from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte. Shortly after takeoff, a flock of birds crashed into both engines.
With little time to react, Sully successfully executes an emergency landing in the Hudson River. All 155 crew and passengers survived. It's a miraculous accomplishment, but the story doesn't stop there. An investigation into Sully's life-saving maneuver tries to smear the pilot's reputation. With a steady Clint Eastwood behind the camera and a stoic Hanks on screen, Sully is a fitting tribute to a humble hero who deserves praise despite never seeking it out.
Stream Sully on Max.
Reality (2023)

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3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (February 28-March 2)
Suzume holding a chair in front of a door in the movie.

Sometimes, the best movies aren't the ones trending on your Netflix homepage — they’re the hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Big-budget blockbusters and buzzy originals from the streamer may be the natural first option, but some movie nights call for lesser-known flicks that can pleasantly surprise and captivate any cinephile.
Several great movies are streaming on Netflix that have flown under the radar. Whether you're in the mood for a whimsical anime offering, a cyberpunk story, or a chilling found-footage film, there's something on Netflix's catalog for you. So why not skip the usual picks and dive into something different this weekend? With so many hidden gems on the streamer, you're bound to find a new favorite you'll be recommending to your friends come Monday.
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Suzume (2022)

Suzume is a great anime movie worth streaming from director Makoto Shinkai. It follows the titular 17-year-old protagonist (voiced by Nanoka Hara) as she stumbles upon a mysterious door that stands alone in an abandoned house. She discovers that the door is a gateway to another realm, unwittingly setting off a chain of supernatural events in the process. As the door begins unleashing calamities across Japan, Suzume joins forces with a young stranger, Sōta (Hokuto Matsumura), a "Closer" tasked with sealing these portals. But when Sōta is transformed into a three-legged chair — yes, a literal wooden chair — their journey takes a surreal turn.
Despite its stunning animation and unique storytelling, Suzume remains criminally underrated compared to its predecessors from Shinkai, Your Name and Weathering with You. Perhaps it's because the 2022 film leans more into Japan's historical wounds — referencing the 2011 earthquake and tsunami — making it feel deeply personal for domestic audiences but less immediate for international viewers. Suzume also subverts expectations with its romantic storyline that defies traditional tropes. Those who appreciate its appeal understand that its moving narrative reflects trauma, growth, and all the messiness that comes with it.
Suzume is streaming on Netflix.
Upgrade (2018)

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