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3 great free movies to stream this weekend (September 20-22)

Will Ferrell puts his arm out after drinking in Old School.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is still scaring its way to the top of the box office. The Beetlejuice sequel has grossed over $272 million worldwide and will eventually cross the $300 million threshold. This week, the theaters belong to Cybertron, as Transformers One, an animated prequel involving Optimus Prime and Megatron, should top the box office with a $30 million-plus opening.

If you elect to stay home this weekend, sign up for a FAST service with thousands of movies you can stream for free. There are no tricks or hidden fees. FAST services feature ads during the presentation, but there is no cost to sign up If you’re looking for a recommendation, consider watching one of these three movies: a football underdog story, an R-rated comedy, and a hip-hop drama.

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Invincible (2006)

Invincible (2006) - Official Trailer

Football season is off and running. One of the best NFL underdog stories involves Vince Papale and his journey to the Philadelphia Eagles. In Invincible, Mark Wahlberg plays Papale, a substitute teacher and bartender in Philadelphia during the mid-1970s. At night, Papale plays sandlot football with his friends and displays exceptional speed and ball skills.

After new coach Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) is hired, he holds a public tryout for anyone who thinks they can make the team. Papale, who unexpectedly loses his teaching job, gives it a shot, and much to the surprise of his friends, receives a training camp invite. That’s only the beginning of this motivational story, as Papale inspires the entire city of Philadelphia when they need it most.

Stream Invincible for free on Tubi.

Old School (2003)

Three men at a wedding table sit next to the bride.
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“We’re going streaking!” That quote from Will Ferrell is only one of the iconic lines uttered in the comedy Old School. After discovering his girlfriend’s infidelity, Mitch (Luke Wilson) begins his downward spiral, capped off by an awkward encounter with his high school crush at a wedding. Needing to shake things up, Mitch moves into a new house by a college campus.

Mitch’s friends, Frank (Ferrell) and Beanie (Vince Vaughn), throw a party at the new house, which becomes a huge success, especially with young people. Wanting to keep the good vibes going, the trio starts a fraternity, which puts them on the radar of the snobbish dean, Gordon Pritchard (Jeremy Piven). The saying, “They don’t make them like they used to,” applies to Old School, a raunchy R-rated comedy full of stupid fun and hilarious jokes.

Stream Old School for free on Pluto TV.

8 Mile (2002)

8 Mile Official Trailer #1 - (2002) HD

Eminem is one of the most successful hip-hop artists of all time. His ability to freestyle is second to none. But Eminem’s creativity knows no bounds, as evidenced through his acting prowess in 8 Mile. Loosely inspired by his own life, Eminem stars as Jimmy Smith Jr., an aspiring rapper who goes by the stage name “B-Rabbit.”

During the day, Jimmy works a blue-collar job and looks after his sister in his mother’s Detroit trailer home. At night, Jimmy tests his skills by participating in rap battles at a local club. After being humiliated by a rival group, Jimmy exacts his revenge onstage in a series of epic battles.

Stream 8 Mile on Tubi.

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3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (February 7-9)
Denzel Washington in He Got Game.

When picking selections for the weekend ahead, we don't tend to do so by year. But by a fluke of the February release schedule, all of our selections for the three great Hulu movies that you need to stream this weekend were released in theaters in 1998. And they couldn't be more different from each other.
Our first selection is a powerful father-and-son drama from director Spike Lee, while the second features one of Oprah Winfrey's performances. The final selection is a classic comedy that caused quite a stir when it was originally released, but it may seem relatively tame nearly three decades later.
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He Got Game (1998)

Spike Lee's He Got Game is a basketball fable that allowed NBA player Ray Allen to give the performance of a lifetime as Jesus Shuttlesworth, one of the top high school basketball prospects in the country. Colleges are so eager to sign Jesus that the governor of New York briefly releases his estranged father, Jake Shuttlesworth (Denzel Washington), from prison just to convince Jesus to attend the governor's alma mater.

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3 great free movies to stream this weekend (February 7-9)
A group of football players stand with their coach.

This weekend welcomes one of the year's biggest sporting events, the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will play in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game is a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, which saw the Chiefs defeat the Eagles by a score of 38-35. This time, the Eagles will try to avenge their loss and prevent the Chiefs from winning three consecutive Super Bowls.
The Super Bowl is typically the most-watched TV event of the calendar year. Even if you don't like football, many consumers tune in for the entertaining commercials. To get ready for the game, FAST services have a wide selection of football movies to stream for free. Our recommendations include a comedy about a team of replacements, a 1990s comedy, and an underdog story.
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The Replacements (2000)

Everyone likes a good redemption story. For the players in The Replacements, this is their shot at becoming football heroes. Due to a players' strike, the Washington Sentinels are left without a team. The Sentinels must win three of their final four games to make the postseason. Sentinels owner Edward O'Neil (Jack Warden) hires former coach Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman) to lead a team of replacement players for the rest of the season.
McGinty accepts the deal and forms the team his way. The centerpiece of the new squad is quarterback Shane Falco (Keanu Reeves), a former All-American whose career went downhill after choking in a big game. With Falco as the leader, McGinty fills in the rest of the squad with rejects and no-names. However, the team eventually comes together and bonds over their shared disappointments. Who knows? Maybe a team of bench guys can become legends.
Stream The Replacements for free on Tubi.
The Waterboy (1998)
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3 great free movies to stream this weekend (January 31-February 2)
Nicolas Cage puts his fists together in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

Much to the surprise of many, Mark Wahlberg playing a bald, unhinged villain worked as Flight Risk grabbed the top spot at the domestic box office. The Mel Gibson-directed thriller came in first place with $12 million, followed by Mufasa with $8.7 million and One of Them Days with $8 million. This weekend should be another slow venture at the box office unless Companion and its intriguing AI premise can win audiences over.
If none of these theatrical options sound intriguing, there are ways to watch movies for free at home thanks to FAST services. With a FAST service, subscribers can watch thousands of movies for free, simply by signing up and watching ads. Don't believe us? Watch one of these free movies: a crime thriller, a meta-comedy, and a 1990s action pic.
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Thief (1981)

When examining Michael Mann's filmography, most fans will have Heat or The Insider at the top of the rankings. Heat, the terrific crime thriller starring James Caan, falls immediately below that tier. Noted for being Mann's feature film directorial debut, Heat gets Caan at the end of his decade-long run as one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Ex-con Frank (Caan) has transitioned into a jewel thief post-prison. Despite his lavish lifestyle, Frank wants to abandon his criminal past and start fresh as a family man. Enter Jessie (Tuesday Weld), his new girlfriend, and a ticket to a normal life. Frank plans to execute one more score for his gangster employer, Leo (Robert Prosky), and get out. Unfortunately, Leo has other plans and will do whatever it takes to keep Frank as his top thief. Mann loves his troubled men, and Cann plays the perfect tough guy searching for a better life in this invigorating thriller.

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