Pluto TV offers an extensive selection of movies and TV shows on demand, all for free. Given that almost every paid subscription streaming service now includes ads, it seems like a pretty minor inconvenience to sit through occasional commercials in order to watch so much content for free. There’s such a large volume of free offerings on Pluto TV that it can be overwhelming, so if you’re looking for some great movies to stream, we’ve got you covered. From conspiracy thriller to coming-of-age drama to dark comedy, here are three of the best movies to stream on Pluto TV right now:
1. The Conversation (1974)
Francis Ford Coppola directs Gene Hackman in this gripping and complex conspiracy thriller that may be his greatest work. Hackman delivers a standout performance as Harry Caul, a reclusive and paranoid surveillance operative who believes he could be the target of the same tactics he uses against others. His extreme precautions prove justified when he inadvertently becomes involved in a possible murder plot, breaking his own rule of avoiding his clients’ affairs. As Coppola ratchets up the tension and dread, Harry’s determination to do the right thing only amplifies the danger.
2. Almost Famous (2000)
Inspired by Cameron Crowe’s own experiences as a young reporter for Rolling Stone, this coming-of-age drama is a beautiful, heartfelt, and life-affirming story about the power of music and journalism. Patrick Fugit plays William Miller, a Southern California teenager who scores an unprecedented opportunity to write for Rolling Stone and follow the fast-rising band Stillwater on tour. William is captivated by the larger-than-life Stillwater frontman Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup), but he falls head over heels for the exuberant yet melancholy groupie Penny Lane (Kate Hudson). Crowe conveys a vivid sense of what it was like to be immersed in the rock scene of the 1970s, making viewers long for a time and place they themselves haven’t even experienced.
3. Heathers (1988)
This dark high school satire ruthlessly skewers the conventions of teen comedies. Winona Ryder and Christian Slater play a pair of misfits who bond over their shared disdain for the popular kids, a clique of girls all named Heather. The supposed prank that J.D. (Slater) suggests to Veronica (Ryder) turns increasingly violent, but the more chaos they sow among the popular crowd, the more power and respect the Heathers seem to acquire. Writer Daniel Waters and director Michael Lehmann deliver sharp, hilarious dialogue along with some nasty plot twists, while Ryder and Slater perfectly balance the absurdity with a sense of genuine anguish, creating a twisted reflection of the teenage experience.
