The 10 best movies streaming on Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

All of these titles are available to watch for free with ads.

You may know Vudu as a movie-renting service offering titles new and old alike, but the platform, which is now known as Fandango at Home, also houses a wide catalog of films available for free with ads. Amongst stacked lists of B-movies and parodies, the streamer has some hidden gems to watch, including an acclaimed vampire movie from Sweden, a heart-wrenching drama about a foster home starring Oscar winner Brie Larson, and a riveting documentary about a man who walked across the Twin Towers on a tightrope.

Here are the 10 best movies on Vudu (now Fandango at Home) ready to stream right now.

His Girl Friday (1940)

In this classic, charming romantic comedy, Cary Grant plays a newspaper editor who uses every trick in the book to keep his fast-talking ex-wife (Rosalind Russell), also a reporter for the newspaper, from remarrying. At the time of its release, His Girl Friday was innovative for its sound design, being one of the earliest films to feature overlapping dialogue that is now commonplace in the industry. Beyond the historical nature of the film, it’s one of the top-ranked American comedies — coming in at No. 19 on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs list — and one every movie lover should check out. —Robert English

Where to watch His Girl Friday: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

Director: Howard Hawks

Cast: Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall

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The Last Seduction (1994)

Linda Fiorentino delivers an unforgettable performance in this darkly humorous erotic thriller. Her Bridget is the ultimate femme fatale, a sociopathic woman who steals money from her husband and starts over fresh in a small town, where she manipulates a local man into doing her bidding — which may just so happen to involve killing her spouse.

Praised by EW’s critic for its “considerable, enjoyable verve and attitude,” and “sexy nastiness,” The Last Seduction is pure pulpy fun with a fearless performance at its center from which you cannot look away, no matter how hard you try. —Kevin Jacobsen

Where to watch The Last Seduction: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

EW grade: B+ (read the review)

Director: John Dahl

Cast: Linda Fiorentino, Peter Berg, Bill Pullman

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Let the Right One In (2008)

Swedish-language film Let the Right One In — which, naturally, spawned a Hollywood remake shortly afterward, as well as a Showtime series — is one of the best modern vampire stories. It centers on Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), a 12-year-old outcast who, while wanting to fight back against his bullies, befriends his new neighbor, a supposedly young girl named Eli (Lina Leandersson). Oskar soon comes to understand that Eli is a vampire and that her thirst for blood may be compatible with his thirst for revenge. Macabre yet oddly romantic, Let the Right One In uses horror tropes to explore the nature of relationships, both tragic and beautiful. —K.J.

Where to watch Let the Right One In: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

EW grade: A (read the review)

Director: Tomas Alfredson

Cast: Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Ika Nord, Peter Carlberg

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Man on Wire (2008)

Frequently compared to a heist movie, this engrossing documentary tells the unbelievable true story of a Frenchman's unauthorized high-wire act, walking across the World Trade Center towers and capturing the attention of wonderstruck New Yorkers.

Man on Wire transports us back to that indescribable hour on the morning of Aug. 7, 1974, while also showing all the anxiety-inducing steps leading up to the event. The film won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature and garnered near-universal acclaim, with EW calling it "breathtaking" and praising director James Marsh's "lovely sense of rhythm, wit, and wonder." —K.J.

Where to watch Man on Wire: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

EW grade: A (read the review)

Director: James Marsh

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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

This indie horror classic helped shape our modern perception of zombies — not bad for a film made on a budget of about $100,000. Duane Jones stars as Ben, who joins a group of strangers in seeking shelter at a farmhouse as the walking dead descend upon them.

While EW’s critic notes that “time has dimmed its subtext,” considering the film is often interpreted as a metaphor for Vietnam War-era paranoia, that’s arguably what makes it such a fascinating commentary on the times. But historical context be damned, Night of the Living Dead is a terrifying thriller regardless, one that taps into primal fears better than many modern features. —K.J.

Where to watch Night of the Living Dead: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

EW grade: A+ (read the review)

Director: George Romero

Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Judith Ridley, Keith Wayne, Kyra Schon

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On Golden Pond (1981)

Father-daughter duo Henry and Jane Fonda work out their offscreen differences onscreen in this beloved Oscar-winning drama. Add in Katharine Hepburn as the elder Fonda’s spirited wife and you have a recipe for success.

The film centers on Norman (Henry) and Ethel (Hepburn), an elderly couple vacationing at their summer home as they care for their daughter Chelsea’s (Jane) fiancé’s precocious son while they’re away. When Chelsea returns, she feels mixed emotions upon realizing the boy has developed a closer relationship with her father than she ever did. Lighthearted yet infused with meta layers of meaning, On Golden Pond is an easy afternoon watch anchored by three acting titans. —K.J.

Where to watch On Golden Pond: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

Director: Mark Rydell

Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda

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Short Term 12 (2013)

Brie Larson stars in this powerful drama as Grace, a staff member at a residential treatment facility for kids, who navigates their troubled lives while dealing with an intense week of personal struggles. Adapted from a short film of the same name, Short Term 12 is the rare kind of movie that strikes resounding emotional chords without milking it for exploitative effect.

All the performers, big and small, are given time to shine and revel in the laid-bare acting: LaKeith Stanfield’s heart-wrenching rap; Kaitlyn Dever’s path to opening her heart; Rami Malek’s shaky first time on the job with a tender moment of helping a heartbroken patient; and Larson’s incredible strength while facing life-changing moments. —R.E.

Where to watch Short Term 12: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Cast: Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, LaKeith Stanfield, Kevin Hernandez

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Support the Girls (2018)

Before FX’s The Bear, this entertaining indie dramedy proved just how stressful it can be to manage a restaurant. Regina Hall plays Lisa, the general manager at a Hooters-esque “breastaurant” who must balance numerous plates (both metaphorical and literal) at once, from satisfying customers to appeasing her irascible boss to taking care of the women on her staff. But, as one particularly taxing day goes on, her loyalty to her employees and doing right by them supersedes her job.

EW’s critic writes, “To see a Black female over 40 holding the center of a story about ordinary, unsung lives makes Support a low-key pleasure.” —K.J.

Where to watch Support the Girls: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

EW grade: B (read the review)

Director: Andrew Bujalski

Cast: Regina Hall, Haley Lu Richardson, Dylan Gelula, AJ Michalka, James Le Gros

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Tangerine (2015)

This exuberant indie dramedy centers on the chaotic lives of two transgender friends trying to find peace of mind in Los Angeles. Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor), both sex workers, ramble across Santa Monica Boulevard hunting down the former’s boyfriend/pimp who has been cheating on her.

Hilarious yet humanistic, Tangerine is a testament to the value of independent cinema, not only for its focus on characters not often seen in leading roles but also for the story behind its production; co-writer-director Sean Baker shot the whole film with iPhone 5S smartphones. EW’s critic praises, “Tangerine is touching for its non-condescending stance toward working girls and the spirit of the sidewalk.” —K.J.

Where to watch Tangerine: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

EW grade: A– (read the review)

Director: Sean Baker

Cast: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan, Alla Tumanian, James Ransone

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The Queen of Versailles (2012)

In this riveting look at the lifestyles of the rich and famous, we follow David and Jackie Siegel, an obscenely wealthy couple raising their eight kids while building a mansion modeled after France's Palace of Versailles. But their American dream soon becomes a nightmare when the Great Recession of 2008 impacts David's timeshare business so significantly that construction is put on indefinite hiatus, leaving the Siegels to contend with a new economic reality.

Described by EW’s critic as "a parable of the despair bred by overreach," The Queen of Versailles is a rise and fall story that continues to enthrall, with a stage musical adaptation to come starring Kristin Chenoweth. —K.J.

Where to watch The Queen of Versailles: Vudu (now Fandango at Home)

EW grade: A (read the review)

Director: Lauren Greenfield

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