Last chance to stream Philadelphia, Big Fish & more for FREE!
Bill WilsonEvery week, we’ll be putting together a list of free movies to watch on The Roku Channel. In this edition, we’re highlighting a number of movies that are leaving The Roku Channel at the end of October – so stream them while you can!
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A struggling dentist’s (Matthew Perry) life is turned upside down when a famous gangster (Bruce Willis) moves in next door, and his wife convinces him to inform a notorious mob boss about the gangster’s whereabouts.
Why it made our list: Standout performances by both Perry and Willis keep the laughs flowing consistently in this dark comedy.
When a man with HIV (Tom Hanks) is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer (Denzel Washington) as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
Why it made our list: Tom Hanks’ Oscar winning performance for best actor headlines this thoughtful, powerful drama.
A Russian (Jude Law) and a German sniper (Ed Harris) play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad.
Why it made our list: This WWII epic comes with a star-studded cast including Jude Law, Ed Harris and Rachel Wiesz in 2 hours of action-packed suspense.
Harry Angel is a private investigator. He is hired by a man who calls himself Louis Cyphre to track down a singer called Johnny Favorite. But the investigation takes an unexpected and somber turn.
Why it made our list: Angel Heart features two iconic actors, Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke, delivering top notch performances – and the plot twists and turns will have you breaking down this film long after it ends.
An oppressed Mexican peasant village hires seven gunfighters to help defend their homes.
Why it made our list: If you come across a list of the best western films of all time, this flick that’s chock-full of intense action is sure to be on it.
Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.
Why it made our list: You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. But most of all, you’ll enjoy watching this heartwarming father-son tale.
Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
An elite society of Japanese warriors have prophesized that one day a blonde-haired, fair-skinned child will come to their village and lead them as a fighter of remarkable skill and bravery. So when an American child (Chris Farley) who fell overboard on an ocean liner washes up on their shores, they adopt him as one of their own and patiently instruct him in the ways of a ninja.
Why it made our list: The comedic chemistry between the co-stars is undeniable – Chris Farley reportedly insisted he would only do this film if Chris Rock was brought on as well.
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