Crackle appears to make updates monthly, pulling out some TV shows and movies while lightly refreshing the lineup, although the service's original series always stick around. And if something is about to be removed, you'll see a countdown note on its listing page.
Seinfeld: NBC's legendary "show about nothing" was a big get for Crackle, providing users with Jerry Seinfeld's comedy classic for instant viewing.
It's not all of the seasons… or even any single complete seasons … but there's still a good few hours' worth of laughs here.
It has a very Friends -esque plot, with six pals living in a big city, but it's a lot zanier and consistently, fantastically hilarious. Crackle has the full first season, but you'll have to hunt down the others elsewhere. Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Crackle's first breakout original series is still its best, as Jerry Seinfeld—yes, the same one as above—melds his love for cars and comedy in this chatty and seriously funny series.
He'll pick up a fellow comic, like David Letterman or Sarah Silverman, and they'll drive around and then get coffee, all while shooting the breeze. Shaun of the Dead: This modern comedy classic is a must-see, as Simon Pegg and Nick Frost navigate the zombie apocalypse in a send-up of the horror genre.
It's utterly brilliant, and if you somehow haven't seen this masterpiece, head to Crackle right this second. Point Break: The iconic early '90s action flick is one of the rare older highlights on Crackle, which has a heap of junk from the decade.
But Point Break is hardly junk: this story of an undercover cop infiltrating a gang of surfing robbers has awesome stunts and moments, plus memorable performances from both Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves. Stranger Than Fiction: Will Farrell is mostly known for his over-the-top performances, but Stranger Than Fiction shows another side of him: restrained, yet still delightfully charming.
Some movies only show up on the service for one month before going away temporarily. The television show selection is a bit more stable, thankfully. There are a few movies and television series that are available only on Crackle. They include shows and movies like the following:. Crackle is certainly not alone when it comes to free streaming services.
Pluto TV features tons of free, on-demand content. Pluto TV also offers countless other movies and shows on hundreds of live streaming channels in a manner similar to conventional television. Related: The best Pluto TV channels. While Pluto TV has almost no original content, the channels it does offer include entertainment not typically available for free anywhere else.
Like Crackle, Tubi TV offers a lot of new and classic shows and movies to stream on-demand. The service is slowly ramping up its original content as well.
You can watch great recent films on the service, along with terrific television shows like Lost or Mad Men for free. We expect more original shows to be made available over the next year. It also has channels like Pluto TV that stream content including live news and more. Q: How many people can stream on Crackle at one time? A: Since the service is free, you can stream on as many devices as you want, all at once.
Q: Is Crackle available in 4K? Q: Can you share a Crackle account with friends and family? A: Yes, you can share your Crackle account with others.
Sony acknowledged the following smart TV brands as partners in that regard:. Luckily, Crackle is widely available on many of the popular devices on the market, including:. Crackle has an impressive library of on-demand movies, as well as some recognizable TV series and original programming that has some big names attached to the projects.
There usually is no shortage of big name actors on the movie menu for Crackle. Jackson as stars on featured films. Available movie titles rotate often, but here is a sampling of movies available at the time of this writing:.
The television series selection on Crackle is not quite as extensive as the movies selection, but there are still some really well-known shows here. Some are a bit dated, but selections like Bewitched are timeless classics. There is a handful of recognizable kid-friendly series available, but the volume is probably not enough to keep your kids occupied for any length of time. Crackle does have an original content section in its library, which is a bonus for those of you who may be looking for something a little off the beaten path.
At the time of this review, there were 21 original television series and 17 original films. There are some recognizable names attached to these projects.
Kate Bosworth and Dennis Quaid star in a thriller series called The Art of More, and Jeremy Renner is the executive producer for a cyber-thriller film called Throwaways.
Crackle has a pretty easy-to-use platform, and the amount of advertisements lines up with what you may expect from a free streaming TV service. Click the gear icon to change the video quality or change the audio or subtitle language on compatible programs.
Tap the Crackle app's icon to run it. The interface varies slightly depending on your operating system, but you can browse through movies or TV shows separately with the Movies and Shows tabs. If you have a Crackle account, tap "My Crackle" and sign in to access your watch list for easier browsing, as the mobile app does not offer a search option.
Some of these TVs and devices include Crackle automatically, while others require a manual download. The method to install and run apps varies widely by TV and device, so check your product's manual for more details.
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