Even if you take away Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney Plus, you still have many streaming services. Yes, it’s easier to watch free online movies, but there are so many options now that it’s become oddly complicated. Finding out where you can stream movies is one headache. Getting more and more monthly subscriptions is another, not to mention the hole it makes in your wallet. There are still a lot of services you can use to have fun without spending any money. Here are 10 sites where you can watch free, legal movies on your smart TV, media streamer, or mobile device.
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Crackle
Sony Crackle is a streaming service to watch free online movies with supported by ads and has movies and TV shows, as well as some original content and web series. It works on many different devices, and you don’t even have to sign up for an account to watch free movies online, though doing so lets you save your favorites, get suggestions, and pick up where you left off if you switch devices.
The IMDb TV
This streaming service, which used to be called FreeDrive, is now a part of IMDb, owned by Amazon. In other words, IMDb TV is a way for Amazon to stream movies without using Amazon Prime. And IMDb TV isn’t just for movies; you can also find TV episodes there. The IMDb TV service is only available on PCs and through the Prime Video and IMDb apps, so you can’t watch it anywhere else.
Hoopla
Are you a library member? Find out if your library is working with Hoopla. With this digital media service, you can rent all kinds of things, like movies. You have 72 hours to watch a movie that you “borrow.” The number of movies you can borrow from your library each month is set by your library.
Kanopy
If your library doesn’t have Hoopla, it may have Kanopy instead. This service, which started in Australia and has no ads, is now available on thousands of college campuses worldwide and in some US libraries. Check the library’s website to see if it has it, and if it doesn’t, ask for it. Kanopy has some big-name movies and TV shows, but it also has a lot of independent films and documentaries from places like PBS and The Great Courses. It also has books from the well-known Criterion Collection, code for “movies.” There is also a new section called Kanopy Kids with a lot of content for kids.
Peacock
Peacock is NBC’s streaming service to watch free online movies, and it’s new to this list. Its free tier has a lot of TV shows and movies you won’t find anywhere else, and it’s surprisingly generous. You’ll have to sit through commercials, but there’s a countdown timer, so you’ll know when you can go to the bathroom.
Vudu
Walmart’s Vudu video service has been steadily growing its ad-supported section, which lets you watch many Hollywood movies (most of which are older titles, unfortunately) for free. You need a Vudu account to watch free movies online, but making one is free.