{
  "id": 242260,
  "title": "The 3 Best Movies to Watch on Tubi This Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/the-3-best-movies-to-watch-on-tubi-this-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T22:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/what-to-watch/best-movies-to-watch-on-tubi-this-week-august-3-9/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you're in the mood for a weekend of free streaming, look no further than Tubi. This week, their selection offers three standout movies that cater to different tastes. First up is the iconic horror classic \"Carrie\" from 1976, starring Sissy Spacek. This remains a powerful and well-crafted adaptation of Stephen King's tale, showcasing the heroine's telepathic powers against a backdrop of high school torment. Despite its legacy overshadowing it, the film stands strong on its own merits.\n\nNext is \"Blade of the Immortal,\" a 2017 adaptation by Takashi Miike of Hiroaki Samura's manga. This action-packed film brings Miike's signature style to a samurai revenge story, with a unique immortal protagonist. Expect a visual feast of blood-soaked action and an unkillable lead who turns up the brutality on full blast.\n\nFinally, the romantic \"Before Sunrise\" and \"Before Sunset\" duo bring a different kind of cinematic experience. Richard Linklater's conversations between Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy's soul mates span two decades, dissecting love, loss, and longing in a naturalistic, almost diary-like format. These two films, while not including the yet-to-be-released \"Before Midnight,\" are a must-watch for romance lovers seeking depth and genuine emotion.",
  "summary": "Need a \"Carrie\" refresher before the Prime Video show? Here's your chance to stream it free The post The 3 Best Movies to Watch on Tubi This Week appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Carrie\" (1976) remains a powerful horror adaptation of Stephen King's tale.",
    "\"Before Sunrise\" and \"Before Sunset\" explore love, loss, and longing in a naturalistic format."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tubi's current movie selection offers something for everyone, with a classic horror film, an action-packed samurai revenge story, and a romantic drama duo that explores love and relationships in depth.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}