13 Best Free Movie Apps to Legally Stream Movies

One of the finest artistic mediums to experience an escape from reality and enjoyment in our hectic and bustling world is watching movies. We can now instantly view anything and anything online thanks to streaming services like Netflix. Unfortunately, the majority of online streaming services are paid and they are increasing their prices rapidly. Furthermore, there is no need to worry about piracy since using these apps is entirely legal. Here are the top free movie apps for 2024 so you can watch a ton of movies without any problems.

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Note: If you are much of a PC/Laptop user, you should also check out our list of best free movie streaming websites. They also offer a great selection of free movies and TV shows.

I have shared the 13 best free movie apps. All the mentioned apps are officially available on the Play Store and App Store, so no need to side-load the apps from third-party app stores. Also, a few apps have a separate premium plan, so if you find the service affordable and interesting, you can subscribe to their paid services to get more content. Now having said that, let’s begin with the list:

1. Tubi

Tubi is the best free movie app, hands down. Unlike other free movie apps, it offers recently launched movies free of charge. The reason Tubi has such a wide collection of fresh content is because of its partnership with many big Hollywood studios. Some of them include Paramount, Warner Bros, etc. The great about Tubi is that it’s completely free and there is no hidden credit card or subscription requirement. Talking about the content, the collection of movies is simply breathtaking. From different genres to Anime, you have everything at your fingertips. All you have to do is register for a free account and you can watch tons of hours of free content. Just go for it and you will love it to bits.

Install Tubi: Free (Android / iOS)

2. Crackle

Crackle is another great app for watching movies for free. It used to be the online entertainment arm of Sony Pictures, but the Japanese technology and entertainment giant has divested its stake in the streaming service, selling it to a company called ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’. However, you still get access to a ton of free movies along with high-quality original content. Besides that, Crackle also features a good selection of anime movies which makes it a great place for anime lovers. Simply put, you will get access to almost every movie from Sony Pictures studio and that’s absolutely great. However, do note that the service is only available to US and Australian users. Nevertheless, if you are from the said countries, you can get Crackle and enjoy hours of free content.

Install Sony Crackle: Free (Android / iOS)

3. Pluto TV

Pluto TV is an amazing app to watch free movies on the go. You will be surprised to find the vast library of free content available on the app. To start with, you have movies from Hollywood behemoths like Fox Studios, Warner Bros, Paramount, and more. Pluto TV is owned by Viacom so naturally, there are tons of popular movies you would not find anywhere. The great part is that you don’t need to share your credit card details or register on the app. Just install it and you are all set to watch free movies without any issues. I would highly recommend Pluto TV for its diverse set of movies. Just go for it and you will love it.

Install Pluto TV: Free (Android / iOS)

4. Popcornflix

Popcornflix is a great free movie app to consume movies on the go. First of all, it’s available to users worldwide unlike Sony Crackle so that’s awesome. Secondly, the app has a wide range of movie titles that are absolutely free and you can watch them without any limitation on quality. The great part is that the app performs really well even if you have a slow internet connection. Popcornflix also has a partnership with many Hollywood studios so you will likely get interesting movies as they release. Apart from studios, Popcornflix also features a lot of independent cinema which is great news for indie movie lovers. Overall, Popcornflix is a great app to discover and watch movies for free.

Install Popcornflix: Free (Android /iOS)

5. Vudu

Vudu is another great app for streaming movies for free. It has some excellent titles and TV shows in its collection. If you are wondering how Vudu offers so much content for free then let me explain. The app is ad-supported and you will encounter a few video ads before playing movies and TV shows. I feel it’s a fair trade-off for accessing the huge library of free content. To give you a sneak peek, you get access to movies such as Rocky, Predator, Undisputed, Warrior, etc. Vudu also features new movies similar to iTunes and Google Play Store, but those are paid ones so choose accordingly. To sum up, if you love movies, Vudu is a great app to access tons of interesting movies.

Install Vudu: Free (Android /iOS)

6. Yidio

Yidio is a great app to consume movies and shows from multiple streaming services. Basically, it’s an aggregator where you can watch movies from various online streaming services in a single app. It has support for more than 300 services including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Now, etc. While there are lots of free movies available, you may need to subscribe to premium content providers to access their content. Nevertheless, Yidio has a large collection of movies and I think you will love the content given that it’s completely free.

Install Yidio: Free (Android /iOS)

7. Jio Cinema

Jio Cinema is one of the most popular free movie-streaming apps in India. Available only to Jio network users, the app offers over 100,000 hours of movies, TV shows, originals, music videos, and more. Apart from English, it offers content in several Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Bangla, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Punjabi, and more. The app includes many different genres of movies, including drama, action, comedy, romance, and more.

Some of the best-known movies on the platform include Baywatch, XXX: Return of Xander Cage, Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation, Madagascar, Transformers, and more. Many of these are also dubbed in Indian languages, including Marathi, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu. Some of the top Hindi movies include Love Aaj Kal, Gone Kesh, One Day: Justice Delivered, Moksh to Maya, Luka Chuppi, Stree, Andhadhun, Baazaar, Manto, Manmarziyaan, Bajirao Mastani & more. For lovers of South Indian movies, the app offers a collection of 4,000+ Sun NXT movies, starring the likes of Rajinikanth, Vijay, Allu Arjun, Ajith Kumar, Mammootty, Mahesh Babu and more.

Install Jio Cinema: Free (Android, iOS)

8. Plex

Plex is one of the best media server apps on the market. The primary function of Plex is to allow you to manage your offline media and make it available for streaming across devices using its technology. That said, recently, Plex launched its own free movie streaming service that works worldwide and brings thousands of movies and TV shows. And all this is for free. To be clear, Plex offers a premium plan, but that’s for creating your online streaming server. The movies and shows that are available for streaming from Plex are free. The selection of movies might not be as big as some of the other free services mentioned on this list, but the quality is top-notch. You even get to stream some fairly recent releases. So, if your hunt for free movie streaming apps is still going on, don’t forget to try Plex.

Install Plex: Free (Android/iOS)

9. FilmRise

FilmRise is another great ad-supported free movie streaming app that is legal. You can watch full movies and TV shows for free. The service offers content in HD quality which is great. The best part of the app is that you neither have to register nor have to input credit card details to use it. It’s outright free. And while it’s ad-supported, the ads themselves are not intrusive, allowing you to enjoy streaming movies and TV shows in peace. The content catalog is vast and new movies and shows are added every day. You will never run out of content to watch. A must-have app for any movie or TV buff.

Install FilmRise: Free (Android/iOS)

10. Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar is a popular free movie app for Indian consumers. It is a paradise for Bollywood and regional movie lovers. Originally owned by Star India Pvt. Ltd., the service was renamed to Disney+ Hotstar in 2019 following the global launch of the Disney+ streaming service. With full support from the Walt Disney Studios, users get access to a wide selection of movies, both free and paid. While most of the new movies are paid for, the free collection of both Bollywood and Hollywood movies is not too bad either. If you opt for the premium plan, you also get access to new international movies, series, and a lot more. All in all, Hotstar is a must-have app for Indians, and you should definitely check it out.

Install Disney+ Hotstar: Free, Super Plan -₹899/year, Premium Plan ₹299/month or ₹1499/year (Android / iOS)

11. SonyLiv

SonyLiv is another great app for watching Indian movies for free, and definitely one of the best free movie apps for regional cinema as well. It offers tons of hours of free movies and TV shows. Apart from Bollywood movies, the service also offers a great selection of Telugu and Tamil movies. There are also some international titles, but those are mostly paid ones. Similar to Hotstar, you can find new and interesting movies just after a few weeks of new releases. However, the streaming quality is not as good as Hotstar’s. Basically, if you like Hotstar and want something as an alternative, SonyLiv is a great app to have.

Install SonyLiv: Free, LIV Premium Plans₹299/monthly, ₹699/6 months, ₹999/year and Mobile-only plan – ₹599/year (Android/ iOS)

12. Voot

Voot is another great app to watch Indian content free of charge. It’s a free movie app including several TV shows, Originals, and a lot more. Voot is part of Viacom18 studio so you will find all their library of free movies and TV shows on the app. However, do note that Voot is supported by ads so you will occasionally encounter ads while streaming movies and shows. Talking about the library of content, it has movies from Bollywood to different regional languages. Along with that, you get access to lots of live TV channels which are part of the Network18 group. To sum up, if you are from India, Voot is a great app to watch movies for free and you should definitely check it out.

Install Voot: Free, Android, iOS

13. Amazon Freevee

We are all aware that one of the largest streaming services in the world, Prime Video is from Amazon. What if we told you that they had another one and are offering it at no cost? You heard correctly! There is now an app called Amazon Freevee where you can stream hundreds of popular movies and TV episodes. In addition, they provide access to Freevee Originals and live entertainment channels that are aired nonstop. But as of right now, it’s only accessible in a few regions. As a result, those who have access to it may benefit the most from it, while others who don’t only need to wait a little longer.

Install Freevee: Free, Android and iOS

Bonus: Kodi

Apart from all these apps, there’s one more free movie app that I would like to recommend and that’s Kodi. Kodi is basically a media server application that lets you manage your offline media content so that you can access them from any device. Apart from that, Kodi also comes with a library of free Kodi addons and Kodi repositories which lets you stream movies for free. That said, Kodi also makes it possible to stream pirated movies which we don’t recommend and you should be careful if you want to remain on the right side of the law. Finally, Kodi is available on the Play Store however there’s no official iOS application.

You have to go through a long process to install Kodi on iPhone and that might turn some users off. That said, Kodi is really powerful and once you learn how to use Kodi, this can be a great resource for streaming free movies right on your Android and iOS devices.

Install Kodi: Free (Android / Check out the iOS installation guide from the link above)

So that was our list of the best free movie apps you can install on both Android and iOS devices. Contrary to popular opinion, there are lots of free movie apps that let you stream movies and TV shows without any charge or playback limitation. We have provided the apps which are free and legal to use. So go ahead and install any of the apps to access tons of free content. So that is all from us. If you liked the article and want to know more about free apps for other categories, do let us know in the comment section below.