The weekend calls for some streaming, and if you’re a cinema lover, this article is for you. The recent pandemic bought us closer to online streaming of movies and TV shows and we’re here to strengthen that partnership. Whether you’re looking to fill your watchlist for the weekend, or don’t know where to begin, we have some great picks for you to indulge in.
When it comes to watching movies there are many platforms offering free movies in a good quality that you can enjoy without paying a penny. Vudu is one of the known platforms offering a ton of free movies and shows for its viewers. But there is a bummer that Vudu is only accessible in some particular region.
Here in Canada, there are many US streaming platforms geo-blocked but we always try to find reliable and doable ways to bring easy entertainment home without any virtual barriers. Like we said there are ways you can get Vudu in Canada to watch free movies. Using a VPN is one of them.
Once you get Vudu on your device in Canada, here we have compiled a list of certified legendary makes available there that have dazzled the audiences. If you’ve watched them before, you’ll still want to rewatch them. Let’s get started with the best free movies we can watch online in 2021.
1. City Slickers
This is a great pick for those who face the blues of being in a fixed boring routine. These 1991 classic City Slickers revolve around the story of Mitch Robbins, played by Billy Crystal, who goes through the mid-life crisis as he turns 39. His friends suggest him to go on a wild west adventure to rejuvenate his spirit. The trio of friends get into the whacky west and go through an adventure full of lessons and fun.
The movie has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and got 12 nominations with 8 wins (including 1 Academy award). The cast also features Jack Palance, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, and many more.
2. The Matrix
Our next movie on the watchlist stays on it long after being rewatched. Before the nice guy, Keanu Reaves made the John Wick franchise, he was the lead in the Sci-Fi movie The matrix. It revolves around the computer hacker who is shown the grim realities of a forbidden world and works partners with a stranger to battle the villains. Considering that it is a 1991 production, it features action sequences that left the audience in awe.
The movie bags an impressive IMDb rating of 8.7/10 and has 51 nominations with 42 wins (including 4 Academy Awards).
3. Nightmare on Elm Street
Our next pick is for all horror movie enthusiasts. After this watch, you’ll not want to sleep. The remake of the 1984 version of Nightmare on Elm Street is the tragic revenge story of Freddy Kreuger, who stalks the dreams of a few. The only way to survive is to not fall asleep as the finger-bladed demon reaps havoc in everyone’s nightmare.
The movie received an IMDb rating of 5.2/10 and has amassed 11 nominations with 2 wins. The cast features Jackie Earl Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Katie Cassidy, and many more.
4. When Harry met Sally
For all you rom-com lovers, this is the best choice for you. Whether you’re in love or not, you’ll fall for this movie When Harry met Sally. The movie is a humorous narrative of the ingredients of a healthy relationship and how a mutual friendship evolves into love. The evolving process has them going through difficult circumstances, losses, and fun, until they find each other perfect for themselves.
With an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 and 17 nominations with 4 wins, this pick is a great rom-com for you to stream. The cast features Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, and many more.
5. Last Man Standing
Mobster movie anyone? If that rings in your ears, this pick is for you. This movie Last Man Standing takes place in the wild west during the prohibition era. A drifting mobster comes into a town that already has two Italian rival gangs at large. The mobster serves as an assassin for the highest bidder to get in an epic standoff in the middle of the two gangs.
The feature has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 and features Bruce Willis, Bruce Dern, Christopher Walken, William Sanderson, and many more.
6. Hotel Rwanda
Our last pick for this list is “based on a true story”. If you love to see struggles and heroic films, this is a chapter of history that is inspiring. Hotel Rwanda is the story of Paul Rusebagina, a hotel manager in Rwanda, whose country is plagued with a civil war. The lives of many Tutsi refugees are at stake when the Hutu militia emerges. Paul tries to save as many as he can against the rebels and gets them transported to safety.
The career of Don Cheadle arose from this remarkable movie. It has an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 and has 49 nominations with 16 wins. The cast also features Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix, Xolani Mali, and many more.
Conclusion
With that, we wrap our best picks to watch online for free on Vudu. Everything from comedy to drama to horror to true stories is covered so sit back, relax, and have a happy streaming experience at your homes in Canada.
