With the ever-changing world of virtual media, finding places to download or stream videos legally and for free has become easier than ever. Whether you’re looking for Hollywood blockbusters, classics, independent films, documentaries, or foreign cinema, there are plenty of internet sites available.
1. Crackle: Owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Crackle offers a diversity of movies, TV shows, and original series across genres.
2. Tubi: Hosts a variety of videos and TV shows that are available for free with minimal ads.
3. Popcornflix: Offers a wide variety of movies, adding comedies, romances, family/children’s movies, dramas, thrillers, dramas, horror, Spanish movies, and documentaries.
4. Pluto TV: It offers free streaming of more than 75 channels with genres ranging from videos to kids to sports.
5. Vudu Movies About Us: Although Vudu is known for its rental service, it also has a “free” section.
6. Kanopy: Available at libraries and universities, it offers a diversity of independent films and educational content.
7. Hoopla: Another library-connected service that provides access to a wide diversity of media, adding movies and your library card.
8. Internet Archive: A treasure trove for old-fashioned moviegoers with old movies and archival content.
9. Roku Channel: Offers a variety of free videos to stream whatever you want on a Roku device.
10. YouTube: Not just for user-generated content; YouTube also hosts a variety of videos that are available in its “Movies & Shows” section.
11. Peacock TV: NBCUniversal’s streaming service offers a flexible tier that includes movies, TV shows, and some sports.
12. Plex Free Movies & TV Shows: Plex went from being a software application to offering free content streaming, adding videos and TV series.
13. Vimeo: Known as the platform for creatives to share their work; It also offers on-demand sections where you can also miss feature films.
14. IMDb TV (formerly Freedive): IMDb’s own streaming service that offers titles with no subscription fees.
15. FilmRise: This service has a library that includes favorites from film festivals and independent classics for which they have acquired licensing rights.
16. The Roku Channel on the Internet and Mobile Devices: Offer a varied selection, whether or not you have a Roku streaming device or other corporate hardware.
17. Yididio – A platform that aggregates videos from others like Amazon Prime, Netflix, etc. , providing some titles for free viewing.
18. Movies Found Online: Gather videos discovered online into one easy-to-use site; all videos here are believed to be in the public domain or available under Creative Commons licenses.
19. Classic Online Cinema: Focuses on older content; This is the best for lovers of silent films and Golden Age cinema.
20. Best Documentary Films: As suggested by the call, it exclusively features documentary films covering topics that can be viewed for free online.
This list has plenty of legal features to satisfy your movie cravings without having to reach into your wallet!Make sure you have a smart web connection (some may require registration), then grab some popcorn and enjoy your movie night.
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