Tom Cruise'S Sensational Erotic Thriller 'Eyes Wide Shut' Is Streaming Free On Tubi

Exploring the Dark Corners of Desire

In July 1999, Stanley Kubrick unleashed a film that left audiences squirming in their seats. While whispers of a spicy thriller with Hollywood's golden couple were in the air, what they got was much deeper. Eyes Wide Shut wasn't just about steamy scenes – it was a chilling probe into the human psyche, now available for free streaming on Tubi.

With Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman at the helm, the film followed a real-life couple's descent into a world of concealed lust and sinister truths. Their on-screen chemistry was palpable, driving the film to gross an impressive $162 million, despite the uproar over its explicit content. This film is remembered as much for its erotic intensity as for its impact on Kubrick's legacy and the Cruise-Kidman marriage.Nicole Kidman

Sex Gets Very, Very Weird in 'Eyes Wide Shut'

In the movie, Cruise and Kidman play Bill and Alice Harford, an elite couple in New York City whose seemingly perfect life is anything but. When Alice confesses to having fantasies about another man, Bill's world is rocked. He then stumbles into an underground society where unbridled desire reigns.

The official synopsis sums up this precarious journey: "After Dr. Bill Hartford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings – and quickly discovers that he is in over his head."

“This was a film that dared to show a side of human nature often left in the shadows, making it as spine-tingling as any horror flick.”

The Controversial Legacy of 'Eyes Wide Shut'

Eyes Wide Shut pushed boundaries not just in content but also in its daring ambition. High-profile actors took part in a film that wasn't afraid to make studio execs sweat. Controversial scenes like the infamous orgy sequence prompted Warner Bros. to digitally alter the film to secure an R rating after Kubrick's death.

Despite its bold themes, critics have largely praised the film, even if it's not Kubrick's highest-rated on Rotten Tomatoes. In a 25-year look-back, Peter Sobczynski noted for RogerEbert.com that it was both a "strange, unsettling, and provocative exploration of marriage and sexual jealousy" and a turning point in cinema just before franchises took over.

Stream Now for Free

Whether you're ready to see Tom Cruise navigate a realm more terrifying than any mission in his action-packed career, or witness Kubrick's final magnum opus, Eyes Wide Shut is now ready to stream on Tubi. Expect a few ads along the way, but they'll give you a breather from the film's intense journey through desire and obsession.