Quentin Tarantino is gearing up for his big-screen return with The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, a sequel to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood that hits IMAX later this month before landing on Netflix in December. But while fans wait for that David Fincher-directed project, there's a perfect way to revisit the film that put Tarantino back on top: Inglourious Basterds is now streaming for free on Pluto TV.
Released in 2009, Inglourious Basterds marked a turning point for Tarantino. After the lukewarm reception of Death Proof, the director was looking for a comeback, and he found it in this alternate-history WWII tale. The movie stars Brad Pitt as the leader of a Jewish-American squad hunting Nazis, but it's Christoph Waltz's chilling performance as Colonel Hans Landa that stole the show—and earned him his first Oscar.
Waltz's Landa is one of cinema's great villains, and his opening scene alone is a masterclass in tension. Tarantino, known for extracting career-best work from his actors, guided Waltz to a second Oscar for Django Unchained a few years later. That film, too, has found a home on Pluto TV, so you can double up on Tarantino's greatest hits.
The road to Inglourious Basterds wasn't easy. Tarantino and producer Lawrence Bender nearly shelved the project during casting because they couldn't find the right actor for Landa. It wasn't until Waltz walked into the audition room that everything clicked. The rest, as they say, is history.
Now, nearly two decades after its debut, Inglourious Basterds remains a must-watch for any film fan. Its blend of sharp dialogue, brutal violence, and dark humor is pure Tarantino. And with the upcoming Cliff Booth sequel generating buzz, there's no better time to revisit the director's earlier work.
You can catch Inglourious Basterds on Prime Video as well, but Pluto TV offers it at no cost—a great option for cord-cutters. While you're at it, check out Tarantino's Western epic also streaming on Pluto, or see what else is trending on Prime Video's anime lineup.
As for Tarantino's future, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth promises to be a major event. With Fincher at the helm and Pitt reprising his role, it's already one of the most anticipated releases of the year. But until it drops, Inglourious Basterds is the perfect appetizer.
So grab some popcorn, fire up Pluto TV, and enjoy one of the greatest war movies ever made—for free. And stay tuned for more updates on Tarantino's upcoming projects and all your favorite streaming content.
