We are just a few days away from May 2021, which means new content on its way to Crackle. Crackle is a free ad-supported streaming service available on various devices, from Smart TVs to smartphones. With fall in full swing, it’s time to see what’s happening in April 2021.
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Our Lights, Camera, Crackle series continues for May 2021 as we take a look at what you can stream for free on this very fantastic service. As a reminder, Plex users can now access the Crackle library through their Plex service alongside some of Plex’s incredible offerings.
New Crackle Originals for May 2021
Going From Broke (Season 2) (May 20)
From Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Executive Producer Ashton Kutcher comes season 2 of Going From Broke, a Webby Award-winning unscripted series focused on empowering people to overcome their crippling financial struggles. People are graduating from college with mounds of student and other debt and a shrinking pool of employment opportunities at their disposal. What makes matters worse is they lack the basic financial literacy to get themselves out of trouble. Going From Broke host Dan Rosensweig, CEO of Chegg, and financial expert Tonya Rapley work with young people to become the CEO of their own lives.
New Crackle Exclusives in May 2021
Bel Canto (May 1)
Based on the best-selling novel. A famous opera singer (Julianne Moore) is held hostage in South America by a guerrilla rebel group after performing at a Japanese businessman’s (Ken Watanabe) lavish birthday party. Unexpected bonds are forged in the standoff that ensues.
War (May 1)
An FBI Agent (Jason Statham) seeks vengeance on a mysterious assassin known as “Rogue” (Jet Li) who murdered his partner.
The Legend of Hercules (May 1)
The origin story of the mythical Greek hero. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom.
New Channels Coming to Crackle in May 2021
You’re Living Dead to Me
Put a little scream into your spring with some of the most chilling films in the highest horror tradition. Have the time of your after-life with these zombie classics Train to Busan, Crackle original The Clearing, The Wailing, and Day of the Dead.
Family Movie Night Presented By State Farm
Round up the kids, grab some snacks, cuddle up on the couch and watch some of the most beloved titles in entertainment history. Spend some quality time together enjoying such classics as The Little Prince, Where the Red Fern Grows, Black Beauty, and The Illusionist.
Heroes & Legends
Unsheathe your weapon and stand opposed to the forces of darkness as you enjoy these swashbuckling sword and sorcery flicks! Conjure up two-fisted action and adventure with such films as The Legend of Hercules, Legends of King Arthur, Robert the Bruce, and Merlin.
High Tea With Mum
Remember your p’s and q’s with your pinkies out as you and your mum toss down your piping hot earl grey and watch these fantastic UK classics. Sip not slurp such intriguing titles as The Prince and Me, Doc Martin, Bridget Jones’s Baby, and Bride & Prejudice.
History Lovers
With this carefully curated gathering of some of the most interesting battlefield documentaries and films you not only learn about the history of war, you live it! Watch titles such as Hitler’s Secret Weapons, Gallipoli, Unsolved Mysteries of World War II, and Outwitting Hitler.
Crackle Spotlight Titles in May 2021
Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (May 1)
Adventurer Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) goes on a quest to save the mythical Pandora’s Box, before an evil scientist finds it, and recruits a former Marine turned mercenary to assist her.
Intensive Care (May 1)
Three low-life criminals plan to rob an elderly woman’s home, but her caregiver turns out to be a former special ops agent with an agenda of her own.
Heartland (May 1)
A multi-generational saga set in Alberta, Canada and centered on a family getting through life together in both happy and trying times.
Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (May 1)
When a massive fire kills their parents, three children are delivered to the custody of cousin and stage actor Count Olaf (Jim Carrey), who is secretly plotting to steal their parents’ vast fortune.
Highway to Heaven (May 1)
The classic TV series, Highway to Heaven follows a probationary angel (Michael Landon) sent back to Earth who teams with an ex-cop (Victor French) to help people.
Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding (May 1)
Starring Mila Kunis and based on the hit play comes a comedy about two Italian families from different sides of the tracks coming together for one wild wedding.
McLeod’s Daughters (May 1)
Five women run a cattle station, “Drover’s Run”, in the outback of South Australia.
Mothers and Daughters (May 9)
Photographer Rigby Gray captures uplifting stories of motherhood, inspiring a decision even she wouldn’t expect.
Dark Matter (May 1)
Elite local patron Mary (Meryl Streep) welcomes Chinese student Ye Liu to Valley State University, where his dreams of fame are soon dashed by corrupt campus politics.
Davey & Goliath (May 1)
In this classic stop-action animated series (created by Art Clokey, of Gumby and Pokey fame) young Davey Hansen and his best friend (and dog) Goliath have suburban adventures and learn valuable lessons together.
Additional New Movies in May 2021
Beavis And Butt-Head Do America
- 2:22
- 180 Degrees South (May 20)
- A League of Ordinary Gentlemen
- Agents Unknown
- Angels Crest (May 20)
- Apartment 143 (May 20)
- Bad Milo!
- Barking Dogs Never Bite
- Battle of Kings: Bannockburn
- Battle Of Shaker Heights, The
- Beavis And Butt-Head Do America
- Bel Canto
- Best Defense
- Beyond the Edge
- Beyond the Myth
- Beyond the Trek
- Bravo Two Zero
- Broken English (May 20)
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Carriers
- Chai Lai Angels: Dangerous Flowers (May 20)
- Clockstoppers
- Dark Matter
- Demon Warriors (May 20)
- Domestic Disturbance
- Dr. Wai: The Scripture With No Words
- Dynamite Warrior (May 20)
- Eddie Murphy Raw
- Europa Report (May 20)
- Everybody’s Fine
- Exiled (May 20)
- Flashback
- Focus
- Food Chains
- Generation A: Portraits Of Autism And The Arts
- George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead
- Girl 27
- Good Neighbors
- Happy, Happy (May 20)
- Herbie Hancock: Possibilities (May 20)
- Here Comes the Devil
- Hitler’s Secret Weapons
- Hitler’s War: Part I
- Hobo With a Shotgun (May 20)
- How I Live Now (May 20)
- I Give It a Year (May 20)
- I Wish (May 20)
- Intensive Care
- Invasion Of The Body Snatchers
- John Dies At the End
- Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
- Kill Me Three Times
- Kiltro
- Kingdom of War, Part 1 (May 20)
- Kingdom of War, Part 2 (May 20)
- Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle Of Life
- Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events
- Life Itself (May 20)
- Monsters (May 20)
- Mother’s Love, A
- Outwitting Hitler
- Page One: Inside the New York Times
- Personal Effects
- Project Almanac
- Queer Duck: The Movie
- Royal Deceit
- Searching For Bobby Fischer
- Serious Moonlight (May 20)
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
- Strictly Ballroom
- Take This Waltz (May 20)
- Tasting Menu (May 20)
- Tears of the Black Tiger (May 20)
- The Bodyguard 2 (May 20)
- The Commune
- The Eclipse (May 20)
- The First Monday in May
- The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
- The Hunter
- The Legend of Hercules
- The Oxford Murders (May 20)
- The Perfect Score
- The Secret Disco Revolution
- The Warlords
- Tickled (May 20)
- Tio Papi
- Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding
- Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil (May 20)
- Turtle Power: The Definitive History Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Vanishing On 7th Street (May 20)
- Vanquisher
- Waking Up In Reno
- War
- Western Religion
- White Bird In A Blizzard (May 20)
- White God (May 20)
- White Lion
- Zombies
Additional New TV Shows in May 2021
The Jim Nabors Show
- An Angel For May (Season One, 4 episodes)
- Bestie Picks Bae (Season One, 20 episodes) (May 20)
- Brideshead Revisited (Season One, 11 episodes)
- Dark Knight (Season Two, 13 episodes) (May 20)
- Death In Their Hands: Small Arms And Personal Weapons In Warfare (Season One, 6 episodes)
- Father Ted (Season One, 6 episodes)
- Father Ted (Season Two, 11 episodes)
- Father Ted (Season Three, 8 episodes)
- Legends Of King Arthur (Season One, 3 episodes)
- Painting Autumn (Season One, 6 episodes)
- Peak Practice (Season One, 8 episodes)
- Peak Practice (Season Two, 13 episodes)
- Peak Practice (Season One, 15 episodes)
- Sea Power (Season One, 6 episodes)
- Tanks! (Season One, 9 episodes)
- The Jim Nabors Show (Season One, 20 episodes)
- Under Siege (Season One, 6 episodes)
- Unsolved Mysteries Of World War II (Season One, 12 episodes)
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Last Updated on May 6, 2021.
