Tom Hardy’s Action Crime Thriller ‘Lawless’ Streams for Free on Tubi in April 2026

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The crime thriller Lawless, starring Tom Hardy and featuring a strong cast, is coming to a streaming service for free. While the 2012 film didn’t make a lot of money in theaters – earning $55 million on a $26 million budget – it’s gained a following online. Director John Hillcoat is known for directing well-regarded films like the post-apocalyptic drama The Road, and like that movie, Lawless is now finding a larger audience thanks to streaming. Soon, you’ll be able to watch Lawless without paying!

Set during Prohibition, the film Lawless stars Tom Hardy as Forrest Bondurant, a tough moonshiner. The Bondurant brothers usually manage to stay ahead of the law with bribes, but things get dangerous when a ruthless new lawman, Charley Rakes (played by Guy Pearce), arrives. Jason Clarke plays the oldest brother, Howard, and Shia LaBeouf portrays the youngest, Jack. This is a violent and suspenseful crime story full of betrayal and plotting.

Just as the Bondurant brothers are facing trouble, the film Lawless is becoming available on a new streaming platform. Starting April 1, you can watch Lawless for free on Tubi, alongside other popular crime thrillers like GoodFellas, Man on Fire, and The Fugitive.

How Did ‘Lawless’ Underperform at the Box Office?

It’s surprising that Lawless didn’t do better in theaters. The film boasted a strong cast, including Jessica Chastain and Gary Oldman, and received generally positive reviews. It currently has a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on over 200 reviews, with audiences actually liking it even more – giving it a 74% score. Viewers praised the movie, with one calling it a “top 10 movie of all time” and another highlighting its “strong cast, successful acting, and a gripping story” as reasons to watch.

The film didn’t do well in theaters largely because of ineffective marketing. The trailers made Lawless look like a low-budget film, rather than the big-budget crime thriller it actually was. Fortunately, over time, the film has found a dedicated fanbase and is now considered a cult classic.

Is ‘Lawless’ Based on a True Story?

The movie Lawless is a thrilling and chaotic tale of three brothers battling both the law and each other for survival during the 1930s. What’s especially interesting is that it’s rooted in a real-life story. The film is adapted from Matt Bondurant’s novel, The Wettest County in the World, and Matt is actually the grandson of Jack Bondurant, the character played by Shia LaBeouf in the movie. While the novel and film aren’t completely factual, Matt took creative liberties with his grandfather’s experiences for the book, and the filmmakers made further changes to suit the movie format. Despite these alterations, the core of the true story still shines through.

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2026-03-27 22:17