Why it's great: American streaming service Tubi, owned by Fox,
only recently came to Canada. Browsing its offering of TV and movies feels reminiscent of exploring someone's DVD collection, with titles like
Rush Hour,
Deep Impact and
Gladiator. But don't be fooled, this collection has some hidden gems, including black-and-white classics, Bollywood films and indie movies. Like CBC Gem and Revry, Tubi is ad-supported so watching for free will include the occasional commercial break.
Viewing suggestion:
Man on Wire, the documentary about French daredevil Philippe Petit walking on a wire between the Twin Towers, is guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat. The 2008 film was a huge hit and won