Craving 90s Throwbacks This Summer? Here's Where to Watch Them for Free

While it may not be widely known, Tubi is a free streaming services featuring a vast catalog of old, new, and live content. The platform's variety of genres is also impressive, considering that it's free to use. The only catch is that you're required to register for an account; to continue watching from particular points. You can replay movies and shows as much as you'd like, but you'll lose your progress without a free account.

Bear in mind that something you don't see often is a huge catalog of classics streaming for free. Platforms usually have a gem or two hidden in a bulk category of titles, forcing viewers to peruse through thousands of movies and television shows to find what they're looking for. That, however, isn't the case with Tubi's latest catalog update.

Their August dump of movies and television shows includes some 90s throwbacks that no one can pass up. The list includes comedy sketch show MadTV, as well as entire movie franchises like Rush Hour. Basically, anything a millennial grew up watching is probably streaming on Tubi right now. With that said, the platform's catalog is subject to change and will occasionally see new additions pop up in the middle of the month—in comparison to other streaming services that keep to a rigid schedule of monthly shakeups.

So, if August is your month to binge-watch content, Tubi might be a good place to start. Check out a full list of 90s throwbacks worth watching below.

U.S. Marshals: An epic mystery thriller starring four generational heartthrobs: Robert Downey Jr., Wesley Snipes, Joe Pantoliano, and Tommy Lee Jones. It follows a fugitive's escape from a plane crash and eventual drive to clear his own name. All the evidence seems to point to guilt until more of the story comes out. Then, the marshals charged with capturing him have to grapple with potentially killing an innocent man.

Hanging With Mr. Cooper: The 90s sitcom followed the life of a former NBA player turned high school teacher. Throughout the series, the fictional family man played by Mark Curry has a variety of experiences that shape his overall character. He's very much developed by the show's start, but Cooper (Curry) grows tremendously by its end.

Friday: "It's Friday, you ain't got no job, and you ain't got sh** to do," says it all. Technically, it's not Friday today—it's probably Saturday or Sunday. Nevertheless, the ideal time to toke up and catch up on the Friday series is now. A refresher is good, knowing that Last Friday is in the works. Ice Cube's final foray into the Friday universe is still a year off, but the last entry is definitely on the way.

Scream: The 90s horror classic doesn't need much explanation. It's the modern slasher that begun a craze for multiple generations. Fans familiar with pop culture know Scream inside and out. Of course, if that's not the case for you, a trio of the movies is streaming on Tubi.

Black Sheep: Not long ago, Tommy Boy was streaming on the aforementioned platform. As such, it makes sense for another Chris Farley feature to be on it, too. Black Sheep differs quite a bit from Tommy Boy, although the pairing of Spade and Farley always carries the same type of humor. They played so well off each other for many years—it's a shame that their work together was cut short. Farley passed away not long after recording lines to portray DreamWorks' Shrek.

Jack Frost: Not to be confused with the kid-friendly movie starring Michael Keaton, a horror version of the classic snowman tale debuted in the 90s, too. It centered around a serial killer who dies while merging with a toxic substance and snow, à la Jack Frost. Be forewarned that the production quality isn't the greatest, but the movie is good for a few laughs.

Lethal Weapon: Sometimes a quote is all you need to hear to get you hyped for a movie, and "I'm getting too old for this," exemplifies such a thought. Lethal Weapon doesn't need too much prefacing to build it up. The movie is a basic buddy-cop comedy starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. They're a pair of unlikely detective cohorts who eventually become as close as family. That's not to say they don't have their share of difficulties, like in any partnership, but Murtaugh (Glover) and Riggs (Gibson) learn to love each other. All subsequent sequels are also streaming alongside the original Lethal Weapon.

The Little Rascals: Tubi also has something for the kids in the form of Little Rascals. While this generation might not be too interested in 90s throwbacks, the minority that listen to their parents' suggestions would be smart to catch this one. Little Rascals has all the humor that kids love, allowing them to escape into a world of imagination away from real-world troubles. It's very much grounded in reality but allows for the imagination to escape in a healthy way, which children need.

Godzilla: The Roland Emmerich version of Godzilla isn't the most widely liked, but it has commendable qualities. The featured giant lizard possessed one of the most unique designs that hasn't been rivaled since. One can argue that the modernized incarnation from recent films is better, but that's a matter of opinion. Still, 1998's Godzilla continues to make the rounds on varying streaming services. And now, it's back on Tubi.

American History X: The cinematic masterpiece led by Edward Norton is just another classic on this list. There are so many noteworthy films to talk about, but one can't ignore the presence of American History X. It not only gave Norton wider appeal with general audiences—the movie also introduced us to newcomers like Ethan Suplee and Guy Torry—the latter of whom has gone on to make quite a name for himself. Suplee, too, has earned his own degree of notoriety by losing an impressive amount of weight and becoming a bodybuilder in the process.

• Scary Movie 1-3 (Horror parodies that made fun of the absurdity of certain genre tropes.)

• Final Destination 1-3 (Suspenseful horror movies that keep audiences guessing when the next survivor will bite the dust.)

• Hook (Semi-modern take on Peter Pan starring Robin Williams.)

• Married With Children (TV sitcom set around a middle-class American family struggling to get by. Situational drama was always tempered by comic relief. Example: If Al saved up money for a purchase he'd been waiting to make, Peggy was sure to spend the savings before Al could have a chance.)

• The PJ's (Animated comedy about a project super' who gets into slightly unbelievable shenanigans with his neighbors. The series is starring Eddie Murphy among other starlets of the time.)

• The Last Boy Scout (Action-adventure movie starring Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans. Before the latter took a backseat to acting, Wayans was featured in scenes alongside famous celebrities like Willis. One can't forget that he also shared the proverbial stage with In Living Color's cast of comedy legends.)

• House Party (Kid N' Play's cinematic outing that launched their widely successful series of films. The movie served as a launchpad for the crew's musical ventures as well, considering how much competition they were faced with at the time. To recap, Kid N' Play got on the scene right as the West Coast-East Coast beef got heated—and those two newcomers weren't going to make an impression with their musical talents alone. The pair needed a hook, and House Party served its purpose.

• Parent Hood (Similar to other 90s sitcom of the decade, just set around a specific demographic to show different walks of life on television.)

• Flatliners (Thriller about reckless young adults who get thrills from flatlining—dying and then resuscitating themselves. The concept is kind of foolhardy, but Kiefer Sutherland makes it work with his acting performance.)

• The Kids in the Hall (Popular sketch comedy series starring some lesser known but very recognizable comedians. The cast includes Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald. The latter's voice is so recognizable that it's very much a piece of pop culture now.

• 187 (Samuel L. Jackson's street-based drama about a high school teacher who becomes the victim of gang violence. Its crux isn't the violence itself but the ability to prevent the crime and how carelessness resulted in Garfield's attack.)

• The Cable Guy (Everyone's favorite comedy starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. They haven't formally done anything together since, but their chemistry onscreen in that one film was phenomenal.)

• Surviving The Game (Struggling homeless man played by Ice-T is hunted down in a version of "The Most Dangerous Game")

• Tales From the Crypt (Anthology series of tales with dark twists. Some end on positive notes—others have ironic twists for the story's central characters.)

• Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (Another anthology series of mystery tales—only some of these are true. The audience is tasked with discerning which stories are fact and fiction, with the results given at the end of each show.)

• Sometimes They Come Back (The adaptation of Stephen King's horror story follows a teacher who moves back to his hometown, only to find the gang that murdered his brother back as current students.)

• Of Mice and Men (The Steinbeck adaptation follows simpleton Lennie and his brother George trying to make a living on a farm. They have to drift around because of Lennie's condition, but unfortunately, Lennie's actions eventually get them into serious trouble.)

• Sailor Moon (The 90s anime about five teenage girls gaining moon powers is difficult to describe. Moon powers and fighting evil are the best way to describe the cartoon.)

• King of New York (A crime drama starring Laurence Fishburne that gave audiences their first hard look at The Matrix actor in his element. That's not to say Fishburne played a character he can relate to, but his performance clearly showed that he gave it his all.)

• Leaving Las Vegas (It's Nicolas Cage's most acclaimed film. The actor has appeal in lots of genres but if we're speaking to acting victories, Leaving Las Vegas is at the top of Cage's list.)

• Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (90s cartoon that followed the pursuit of Carmen Sandiego, a notoriously sneaky adventurer.)