You can watch movies for free at home and save money.
I’ve checked these sites—they have ads but are safe and legal:
These platforms provide a range of movies, including dramas, comedies, action, and horror. They include films from big studios, older movies, and indie films, great for watching again. For the best experience, use a good TV.
Each month, I update the list of top free movie sites to make sure they’re still working, free to use, and worth checking out.
Filmzie
Advantages
- No user account is required.
- Offers TV shows.
- Add movies to a ‘Watch Later’ list.
- Shows movie trailers.
- Ads support the project and filmmakers.
Disadvantages
- No sorting or filtering by genre.
- Ads can be intrusive.
- No age check for NC-17 movies.
Filmzie specializes in streaming movies from independent creators as well as both large and small studios. The platform, including both its website and app, is user-friendly and offers a vast selection of films.
In addition, viewers can choose from over 20 standard genres like drama and thriller. There are separate sections for trending, newly released, and most-watched movies.
The main reasons I use Filmzie are its excellent organization of films and the variety of unfamiliar videos it offers, making it ideal for discovering new content.
I have accessed Filmzie through both its website and mobile app, and their functionality is comparable to that of other movie streaming sites.
Tubi
Advantages
- Top-rated, well-liked films.
- Many genres.
- Most movies have subtitle options.
- Includes a special section for children.
- No login is required to watch.
Disadvantages
- Genre categories do not distinguish between movies and shows.
Tubi offers thousands of free movies and TV shows for streaming.
I often check the Leaving Soon page to watch freebies before they become paid elsewhere. However, the Trending On Social section is my top choice for finding what’s popular, as it helps me decide what to watch.
Popular titles recently streamed include Rampage, Match Point, The Legend of Tarzan, Line of Duty, and A Good Woman Is Hard to Find.
Plex
Advantages
- Almost every movie comes with subtitles.
- No need for a user account.
- Various methods to explore the movies.
- Set up a list for simple, continuous viewing.
Disadvantages
- Genres are generally dull.
- Displays TV shows with the movies.
- Large video collections that are Unsortable.
Plex provides a variety of free movies, TV shows, and live TV. It also functions as a home media server. Content is sorted by genre and actor. Each movie page suggests similar films and includes cast details, reviews, and trailers. Stay informed about movies leaving soon and discover popular titles such as Cruel Intentions and Snowpiercer on Plex’s Most Popular page.
If Plex doesn’t have the movie you want, it may still show up in search results, with links to purchase or rent it elsewhere, similar to Yidio.
YouTube
Advantages
- Movies get ratings from actual viewers.
- You can post comments.
- It’s a simple, scrollable list.
- Most films include subtitles.
- Premium users watch without ads.
Disadvantages
- Many films are not in HD.
- Limited variety of genres.
- There’s no simple way to search only the free movies.
I was surprised to find that YouTube has free movies. These are not low-quality uploads but official, full-length films provided by YouTube itself.
One drawback is that YouTube doesn’t let you search only for free movies, unlike other movie sites. However, you can open YouTube’s full movie list and use your browser’s search tool to find films by year, genre, or title.
To find the latest and most popular free movies on YouTube, check their curated list. Some companies, like Cineverse, also feature their movies on their profiles.
Yidio
Advantages
- Finds free movies on the internet easily.
- Has many different filtering choices.
- Organize by how popular they are and when they were added.
- Also useful for renting and purchasing.
Disadvantages
- Movies are shown on other websites.
- Sometimes lists paid movies as free by mistake.
- Displays incorrect summaries and images for some movies.
I’m glad I discovered Yidio years ago! It works like a search engine for movies, showing where you can watch them online for free.
Yidio offers more than just a basic search. It has options to sort and filter results.
For example, I used Yidio to find free animated movies from after 2020 and sorted them by IMDb rating. The top results included links to watch these movies on Tubi, Roku, Pluto TV, and other free streaming sites.
Freevee
Advantages
- A good selection of recent free movies and shows.
- Easy to search for movies.
- Features original videos.
- Find movies with subtitles in your language.
- Simple video player.
Disadvantages
- Needs a user account.
- Ads within videos are lengthy.
- The search function isn’t very useful.
- Only available for US users.
Freevee, previously known as IMDb TV, provides Amazon’s free movie selection. You can access it on TV, the website, or the app, and it’s easy to use with good-quality content.
Movies are well-organized by genre and collection. You can sort by popularity or new releases and choose subtitle languages.
The video player has options for subtitles, captions, video quality, and full-screen mode.
Popcornflix
Advantages
- Offers subtitles.
- Provides a single-page list of all movies.
- Includes a ‘Continue watching’ section.
Disadvantages
- Lacks sorting by date or popularity.
- Navigation on the site is awkward.
Popcornflix offers a wide variety of free movies, often updated with new titles from Screen Media Ventures. You can start watching right away without needing to sign up and pick up where you left off. However, its website is not very user-friendly, especially when sorting genres like documentaries.
Pluto TV
Advantages
- Feels like a TV channel guide.
- Offers thousands of movies on demand.
- Also streams TV shows, news, music, and more.
- No need for a user account.
Disadvantages
- Only about twelve channels are exclusively for movies.
- Movies streamed live cannot be replayed on demand.
- A video is always playing; you can turn down the sound, but you can’t pause it.
Pluto TV feels like free cable TV. Owned by Paramount, it runs ads, so you won’t have to worry about accidental purchases.
I like that I can just turn it on and let it play. It offers hundreds of live channels with news, reality shows, game shows, and movies.
Not all content is live, which is handy. When I want to watch something specific, I can choose from thousands of movies and TV shows on demand.
The service has unique categories for on-demand movies, unlike many sites that only have a few standard genres.
Using Pluto TV on a TV is easier because the video player is less intrusive than on smaller devices. But there’s also a mobile app and desktop player available.
Fandango at Home
Advantages
- Many great movies.
- Various methods to search for free movies.
- Most are famous and come with subtitles.
- You can organize and sort movies in different ways.
- Also offers options to buy or rent movies.
Disadvantages
- Some movies are not free.
- You need to sign up (no cost).
Fandango at Home (previously Vudu) has thousands of movies you can watch right away with just a few ads.
It’s easy to explore movies by genre, popularity, or release date. You’ll find curated lists and see the latest releases by genre all on one page. Enjoy free streaming in 1080p quality, including current theater releases.
