10 Best Shows & Movies On Crackle, Redbox & Chicken Soup For The Soul (Updated February 2023)

Although it might not be as much of a household name as the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max, there’s no doubt that Crackle is one of the more impressive streaming services currently available. They have a pretty deep lineup of well-received and popular movies and TV shows in their library.

The best part about Crackle is that it’s totally free to check out this content, so using it won’t add anything to your monthly bills. Each month, new films and TV shows are added that continue to make it a hidden gem of a streaming platform. The same goes for Crackle’s partner services, Redbox and Chicken Soup for the Soul.

The Pinkertons (2014-2015)

Coming to Crackle on February 23 is The Pinkertons, a short-lived Western series from the middle of the 2010s. Although it wasn’t around for long and only consists of 22 episodes, reviews were strong and most episodes hold high ratings on IMDb.

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The series is boosted by a strong cast featuring the likes of Martha MacIsaac (Superbad) and Angus Macfadyen (Saw III). The plot is straightforward, centering on the first female detective in America as she partners with a father and son duo to solve crimes in the Wild West.

Vacation (2015)

In 2015, an attempt was made at creating a legacy sequel to a beloved classic franchise, Vacation. While most critics and audience members felt that this iteration wasn’t on the level of some of the originals, there was still fun to be had thanks to an impressive comedic cast.

Ed Helms (The Office) and Christina Applegate (Dead to Me) lead the way as a grown-up Rusty Griswold and his wife Debbie, as they embark on a vacation with their kids. Of course, it comes with the zany antics and situations that the series became so popular for.

Serious Moonlight (2009)

Longtime star Cheryl Hines is a recognizable face and talented performer on the screen but not many people remember that she has also shined as a director. Along with helming episodes of shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, she directed the 2009 comedy Serious Moonlight.

Starring Meg Ryan and Timothy Hutton, alongside Kristen Bell and Justin Long, the movie tells the story of Louise (Ryan), a lawyer who finds out that her husband (Hutton) is leaving her for a younger woman (Bell). While reviews were somewhat mixed, Ryan’s performance was considered a standout. The film is coming to Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Break-Up Nightmare (2016)

One of the highlights of Crackle as a streaming service is that you can always find hidden gems. The movies or TV shows that weren’t major releases or aren’t well-known yet when you watch them, they end up being enjoyable. That’s the case with Break-Up Nightmare which will exclusively stream on Crackle in February.

The movie follows a woman (Jennifer Dorogi) who learns that her life is being destroyed by criminals and perverts on an adult website, so she goes on a quest for revenge. That makes Break-Up Nightmare an intriguing entry into the revenge subgenre.

Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009)

A well-received sitcom from the 2000s and a staple of Black television everywhere is Everybody Hates Chris. The series tells the semi-autobiographical story of the life of comedian Chris Rock, set during the 1980s and led by Abbott Elementary star Tyler James Williams, along with the likes of Terry Crews.

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Unlike many other shows from the era, Everybody Hates Chris wasn’t canceled early. The show wrapped up after Chris Rock’s childhood tales had been told and he felt it was the perfect time to end things. The series will be available on Crackle in February.

ALF (1986-1990)

An iconic show from the late 1980s, ALF is one of the most memorable shows of its era. The title stands for “Alien Life Form” and centers on an alien who crashes on Earth and lives with a family in the suburbs, leading to all sorts of hilarious shenanigans.

The popular series spanned over 100 episodes and there have been several attempts at reboots and new content set in the world over the years. While that remains unconfirmed, the fun series will become part of Crackle’s lineup this month.

The Coroner (2015-2016)

Another hidden gem making its way to Crackle this month is The Coroner, which ran for two seasons on BBC One. The show stars Claire Goose and Matt Bardock and focuses on a coroner who works with her old high school sweetheart to investigate unexplained and sudden deaths.

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For the most part, the series was well-received and a lot of the acclaim was aimed at the chemistry between Goose and Bardock, bringing the kind of energy seen in similar shows like Bones. Although there are only 20 installments to check out, that makes it an easy to binge show.

Lars And The Real Girl (2007)

Before becoming a household name for some of his memorable roles, Ryan Gosling starred in one of his best movies, Lars and the Real Girl. This often-overlooked film from 2007 is something of a breakout performance for Gosling, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.

In it, he plays the titular Lars, a socially awkward man who begins a romantic relationship with a sex doll he orders online. The film also received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay, making it one of the most must-see additions to the Redbox streaming service.

A Little Bit Of Heaven (2011)

Actors like Kate Hudson are well-known and have plenty of accolades to their names yet they still make time to show up in lesser-known films. For Hudson, one of those is A Little Bit of Heaven, which is a drama coming to Redbox in February.

The romantic-comedy drama centers on a woman (Hudson) who changes her ways of avoiding intimacy when she learns she has a terminal illness. Hudson is joined by a stellar supporting cast including Whoopi Goldberg, Gael Garcia Bernal, Rosemarie DeWitt, Peter Dinklage, and more.

Hurricane Season (2009)

Hollywood history is littered with football films that are iconic, leaving room for many to fly under the radar. Among them is Hurricane Season, a straight-to-DVD release starring Forest Whitaker, Taraji P. Henson, and rappers Lil Wayne and Bow Wow, which will now be available on Redbox.

The original plan was for a major release but several delays caused it to end up hitting shelves instead but that doesn’t take away from the film’s quality. The performances by the legendary cast and the touching plot based on the true story of John Ehret High School’s state championship after Hurricane Katrina are highlights.

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