Best sites to watch movies for free
Streaming websites are more popular than ever — but free streaming services are even better. It’s easy to overspend on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and other paid apps. That’s why so many of us head to our browsers and type “free movie websites” or “watch online movie sites.”
Luckily, there are many ways you can stream free movies online. We found a few free movie websites that let you enjoy five-star flicks without paying a dime — all from the comfort of your computer or laptop. A few even let you watch from streaming devices like a Roku or an Amazon Fire TV stick.
Check out the list below to see the 15 best sites for watching free movies online. Make sure to bookmark your favorites, so nights at home can be just as fun as going out to the theater — while costing you nothing!
1. Kanopy
If you love artsy or classic films, Kanopy is the best site for your free movie streaming purposes. With gems from the Criterion Collection, as well as modern indie masterpieces, Kanopy does its best to get high-quality and critically acclaimed cinema into people’s living rooms, all at no cost.
To use Kanopy, your local library, university or college needs to be connected to it. See how to check if your library is connected by tapping or clicking here. With a library card or your college email login, you can access Kanopy’s catalog at any time.
NOTE: Kanopy’s movie offerings change periodically, so if you want to watch “Moonlight” or “Lady Bird,” make sure to do so while they’re still listed. Movies come back to Kanopy, but it’s not always clear when, so keep that in mind when making your viewing selections.
2. Popcornflix
For those who prefer comedies, thrillers and more mainstream movies (“popcorn flicks,” if you will), Popcornflix is the perfect free streaming site. It gives you access to tons of movies and TV shows in exchange for playing ads while you watch.
If ads annoy you, this may not be your favorite site, but you can’t deny that the selection is vast, covering a variety of film eras and recent releases.
Popcornflix can be accessed through the web, but you can also download its app on Roku, Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon or Xbox to watch on your TV screen.
3. Internet Archive
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