Robin Williams was a genius comedian, but he won acclaim — and an Oscar — for his dramatic acting chops as well. He proved his serious side in films such as “Awakenings,” “Good Will Hunting,” and “Dead Poets Society,” the latter of which is streaming in August on the Roku Channel. In “Dead Poets,” Williams plays a poetry teacher at an elite prep school who instills a love of literature in his students and provides a sense of solace to the boys, who face enormous parental pressure to succeed. He encourages them to “seize the day.”

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One of the most well-reviewed movies of all-time is also coming to the Roku Channel in August as “Paddington 2” makes its debut on the free service. At one point, the beloved family-friendly film held a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but lost that distinction once a journalist published a negative review — four years after the film’s original release.

Fans of Anne Rice will welcome “Interview With a Vampire,” in which the blood-sucking Lestat persuades an 18th-century lord to become his companion for eternity. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Stephen Rea star in the Neil Jordan-directed horror-fantasy film.

Also arriving on the streamer in August will be the two-film saga of “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” And, as part of their deals with the free streaming platform, Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart will each see one of their iconic series arrive on Roku.

Coming to the Roku Channel in August:

Movies:

• Apollo 13 
• Dead Poets Society
• Diary of a Mad Black Woman
• I Can Do Bad All By Myself
• Interview with the Vampire
• License to Wed
• My Son
• No Good Deed
• Out of Africa
• Paddington 2 
• Practical Magic
• Queen of the Damned
• Run All Night
• Steel Magnolias (1989)
• Stepmom
• Stuart Little
• The 5th Wave
• The Devil Wears Prada
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
• The Last Stand
• The Rock
• The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
• The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 
• The Social Network
• The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)
• The Vow (2012)
• Whiplash

TV Series:

• Emeril Live
• Martha Bakes
• Mary Kills People
• The Fosters

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The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.

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Programming on The Roku Channel spans multiple genres, including drama, comedy, reality TV, news, and family-friendly content. Popular titles and originals include “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” “Die Hart,” “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” and a rotating library of classic films and TV series. The platform also offers live news channels, sports highlights, and themed FAST channels covering everything from classic TV to lifestyle programming.

Viewers can watch The Roku Channel for free on Roku devices, smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, and web browsers, with no subscription required. The service is also available on platforms like Amazon Fire TV and Samsung smart TVs, expanding its reach beyond the Roku ecosystem. While ads are included, the experience is designed to be lighter than traditional broadcast television.

With its combination of free access, original content, live channels, and on-demand entertainment, The Roku Channel has become one of the most widely available and accessible streaming destinations for viewers looking to watch without a monthly subscription.

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