November brings chillier weather and a bounty of new titles to Tubi.
As the leaves fall and the days grow shorter, now is the perfect time to curl up inside with Tubi’s latest offerings. This month sees the addition of diverse, intriguing films and shows to Tubi’s already extensive library of free streaming entertainment. From recent blockbusters like “Birds of Prey” and “Rampage” to classic hits like “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Beetlejuice,” Tubi has an eclectic mix of new movies arriving in November.
Whether you’re looking for an action-packed adventure, a thought-provoking drama or a family-friendly comedy, Tubi aims to satisfy any taste. With crowd-pleasing new additions like “The Breakfast Club,” “The Twilight Saga” and Adam Sandler’s “Eight Crazy Nights,” Tubi is a top destination for free, on-demand entertainment.
Genre: Drama
Starring Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Gil Bellows, James Whitmore
Directed by: Frank Darabont
Directed by Frank Darabont, “The Shawshank Redemption” stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman in this drama about hope and the human spirit.
The film, set in the 1940s, follows Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a banker with a wrongful conviction of the murder of his wife and her lover. He meets Red (Freeman), the prison fixer, at the Shawshank State Penitentiary. Despite the bleakness of prison life, Andy never loses hope, and he finds ways to improve his life and bring some joy to his fellow inmates.
His quiet determination earns Red’s friendship and respect. When evidence of Andy’s innocence finally surfaces, he devises an elaborate plan to escape Shawshank after nearly 20 years of imprisonment. “The Shawshank Redemption” is a moving story about holding on to hope in the darkest of times. With powerful performances and thoughtful themes, the film received critical acclaim and has become one of the most beloved films of all time.
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Starring Cast: Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Rosie Perez, Ewan McGregor, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong
Directed by: Cathy Yan
“Birds of Prey” is a 2020 American superhero film directed by Cathy Yan. It stars Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco and Ewan McGregor.
The film follows Harley Quinn as she joins forces with Black Canary, the Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord named Black Mask in Gotham City. While the plot has action and humor, the story’s core is female empowerment and emancipation. Reviews praised the film for its visual style, cast performances and focus on its female characters.
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Starring Cast: Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, John Kapelos, Paul Gleason
Directed by: John Hughes
“The Breakfast Club” is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by John Hughes. It stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy as teenagers from different high school cliques who spend a Saturday in detention with their authoritarian assistant principal (Gleason).
At first, the students seem to embody the stereotypes of their peer groups – the athlete, the brain, the basket case, the princess and the criminal. But as the day goes on, they open up about their struggles with parental expectations, peer pressure and insecurities. They realize that despite their differences, they face many of the same challenges.
“The Breakfast Club” explores themes of alienation, rebellion and the search for identity that resonate with teenage audiences.
Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (2005)
Genre: Animation, Drama, Kids & Family
Starring Cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul Whitehouse
Directed by: Mike Johnson, Tim Burton
Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride” is a 2005 stop-motion animated musical dark fantasy film directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton. It features the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson and Tracey Ullman.
The film follows Victor (Depp), a shy groom who accidentally marries a deceased bride named Emily (Watson). Emily takes Victor to the Land of the Dead while his real bride, Victoria (Bonham Carter), waits for him in the Land of the Living. The movie explores themes of love and death by contrasting the lively Land of the Living with the morbid Land of the Dead through Burton’s signature Gothic visual style.
“Corpse Bride” received positive reviews for its animation, emotional storytelling and music by Danny Elfman.
Die Hard (1988)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Holiday
Starring Cast: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton
Directed by: John McTierna
Directed by John McTiernan, “Die Hard” stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, a New York City police detective who has traveled to Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia). McClane arrives at Holly’s office in the Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper, where she attends a holiday party.
Unbeknownst to the partygoers, a group of terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) take control of the tower and hold everyone hostage. McClane manages to evade capture and begins covertly interfering with the terrorists’ plans, picking them off one by one. Outgunned and alone, McClane must rely on his wits and determination to foil the terrorists, protect the hostages and save his wife.
The film culminates in a rooftop showdown between McClane and Gruber. With its thrilling action sequences, snappy dialogue and charismatic lead performance, “Die Hard” established Bruce Willis as an action star and became one of the most influential action films of the 1980s.
Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
Genre: Action, Thriller, Adventure
Starring Cast: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Irons, Graham Greene, Colleen Camp
Directed by: John McTiernan
Directed by John McTiernan, “Die Hard with a Vengeance” is the third installment in the famous “Die Hard” action franchise. It stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, the tough New York cop who once again finds himself in the middle of a terrorist plot. This time, a criminal mastermind named Simon (Jeremy Irons) forces McClane into a deadly game of “Simon Says.” Simon is out for revenge against McClane.
To save lives, McClane reluctantly teams up with Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), a local shop owner who gets caught up in the madness. Together, McClane and Zeus race against time to solve Simon’s riddles and stop him from bombing more locations in New York City. The action takes them all over Manhattan, from Central Park to the subway to Wall Street.
Along the way, McClane does what he does best – destroying bad guys, dodging explosions and delivering plenty of his signature quips. With high stakes and thrilling set pieces, “Die Hard with a Vengeance” adds another exciting chapter to McClane’s heroics against all odds.
Inglorious Basterds (2009)
Genre: Drama, Adventure, War
Starring Cast: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, Daniel Bruhl, Til Schweiger
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Directed by Quentin Tarantino, “Inglourious Basterds” follows a group of Jewish-American soldiers, led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), who fight behind enemy lines during World War II.
Their mission is to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by brutally killing and scalping Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), a young Jewish woman in France who owns a cinema. Unbeknownst to the Basterds, Shosanna plans to premiere a Nazi propaganda film at her cinema and lock the doors to burn it down with the Nazi leaders inside.
The film builds to an epic climax during the premiere, intercutting between the Basterds, Shosanna and the Nazi officers. “Inglourious Basterds” is a revisionist take on history that delivers Tarantino’s signature flair for violence, dialogue and nonlinear storytelling. With an ensemble cast including Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender and Diane Kruger, it’s an ambitious and stylized war film only Tarantino could deliver.
