This April, Fawesome is bringing out the big guns—and the golden statues. The free streaming platform is rolling out a star-studded lineup of critically acclaimed films featuring iconic performances from Hollywood legends like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Julia Roberts, and Tom Hanks. The selection spans decades and genres, from hard-hitting dramas and action-packed thrillers to under-the-radar gems you may have missed.
Here’s what you can stream on Fawesome this April:
Critically Acclaimed Classics
- The Untouchables (IMDb: 7.9)
Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Robert De Niro headline this Prohibition-era crime saga directed by Brian De Palma. - Philadelphia (IMDb: 7.7)
Tom Hanks won an Oscar for his role as a lawyer battling AIDS and discrimination in this landmark legal drama, co-starring Denzel Washington. - The Aviator (IMDb: 7.5)
Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Howard Hughes in Martin Scorsese’s sweeping biopic about the brilliant but troubled aviation pioneer. - Legends of the Fall (IMDb: 7.5)
Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins star in this generational tale of love, loss, and war set against the rugged American frontier.
Thrilling Adventures
- Jeremiah Johnson (IMDb: 7.6)
Robert Redford goes off the grid in this powerful tale of wilderness survival and solitude. - The Cowboys (IMDb: 7.4)
John Wayne leads a group of young boys on a perilous cattle drive in this classic Western.
Captivating Dramas
- Margin Call (IMDb: 7.1)
A tense, overnight look inside a Wall Street investment bank on the brink of collapse, starring Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, and Zachary Quinto. - Joe (IMDb: 6.9)
Nicolas Cage dials it down and turns it up in this gritty Southern drama about redemption and rage. - Ben Is Back (IMDb: 6.7)
Julia Roberts gives a raw performance as a mother desperately trying to help her son overcome addiction. - The Professor (IMDb: 6.7)
Johnny Depp takes a darkly comedic turn as a man living life to the fullest after a terminal diagnosis.
Action & Suspense
- Escape Plan (2013), Escape Plan 2: Hades** (2018), Escape Plan: The Extractors** (2019)
Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Dave Bautista break in—and out—of some of the world’s most secure prisons. - Brooklyn’s Finest (IMDb: 6.7)
Richard Gere and Don Cheadle star as conflicted NYPD officers in this gritty cop drama. - Haywire (IMDb: 5.8)
Gina Carano kicks butt in this sleek action flick directed by Steven Soderbergh, also starring Ewan McGregor and Michael Fassbender. - Final Score (IMDb: 5.7)
Terrorists take over a football stadium, but Dave Bautista isn’t letting them win. Think Die Hard at a soccer match.
Hidden Gems
- Miss Potter (IMDb: 6.9)
Renée Zellweger plays beloved author Beatrix Potter in this charming biopic with Ewan McGregor. - All Is Lost (IMDb: 6.9)
Robert Redford delivers a nearly wordless but powerful performance as a man lost at sea. - My Week with Marilyn (IMDb: 6.9)
Michelle Williams earned critical acclaim for her turn as Marilyn Monroe in this intimate look at her life during a film shoot. - Stand Up Guys (IMDb: 6.4)
Al Pacino and Christopher Walken play aging criminals reuniting for one final night of mischief.
All these films are streaming for free this month on Fawesome. Whether you’re in the mood for a gut-punching drama, a throwback western, or an edge-of-your-seat thriller, April’s lineup is stacked with must-watch titles.