10 Best Free Movie Websites You Should Be Using

While paid streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video offer a lot of amazing content, some free movie websites offer quite a good selection of films and shows as well. The best part is that all these services are completely legal, so you don’t have to worry about breaching any law. So, if you are interested in streaming free movies, here is a list of 10 best free movies websites worth checking out.

Free Movie Websites Compared

Free Movie Websites	Movie Catalog	Pricing
YouTube	Massive library of studio films, and community uploads	Free (ad-supported)
Tubi	A huge collection of movies across genres with Tubi originals	Free (ad-supported)
Vudu (Fandango at Home)	Large movie catalog with option to rent or purchase	Free (ad-supported)
Pluto TV	Live TV channels and on-demand movies	Free (ad-supported)
Kanopy	Indie, classic, festival movies. Great for cinephiles	Free (no ads), requires library/university card
The Roku Channel	Free movies, TV, live channels, and Roku originals	Free (ad-supported)
Plex	Free movies with personal media server	Free (ad-supported)
Top Documentary Films	Non-fictional documentaries across genres	Free (ad-supported)
Hoopla	Hosts both Hollywood hits and indie movies	Free (no ads), requires library card
Xumo Play	Live channels and on-demand movie titles	Free (ad-supported)

1. YouTube

YouTube has an entire category of free movies for its viewers. It offers a healthy selection of free movies that you can stream without having to pay a dime. All these movies are ad-supported, so they basically work as any other YouTube video. I especially love the movie collection here as YouTube is offering some of the best movies that have ever been produced.

To name some popular movies available on YouTube for free, you can watch Catch Me If You Can, Terminator 2, Malcolm X, Titanic, Planet of the Apes, and more. Some movies are offered by the studios themselves while others are uploaded by the community. In a way, YouTube has become one of the best free movie websites in 2025.

Pros	Cons
Hosts a large collection of movies	Ad-supported
Great user experience
Works on any device

• Availability: Worldwide

2. Tubi

My favorite and probably my pick for the best free movie website is Tubi. While most of the other services offer movies that are pretty old, thanks to its partnership with movie studios such as Lionsgate, MGM, Starz, and more, Tubi gives you access to a ton of movies that are relatively new.

One of the good things about Tubi is that not only does it work on a browser but it also has apps for various platforms including Android, iOS, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and more. To watch movies, you only have to register for a free account (no credit cards required) and you can watch hundreds of hours of free content.

Pros	Cons
Massive catalog across genres	Some films are older
Partnership with major studios	Ad-supported
Broad device support

• Availability: United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and more

3. Vudu (Fandango at Home)

Vudu, now branded as Fandango at Home, is a great place for streaming movies which are generally considered as paid offerings on other platforms. Vudu does that by showing ad-supported movies and generating income from ads. This is a win-win situation for both viewers and the company and makes Vudu a worthy contender for our list of best movie sites.

Thanks to this approach, Vudu gives you access to free movies such as Rocky, Predator, Undisputed, Warrior, and more. Vudu also features new movies (paid) just like iTunes or Google Play Store so you can keep your selection of free and paid movies in the same place. If you love movies, definitely check this free movie website.

Pros	Cons
Free, ad-supported movies at good quality	Ad-supported
Features popular movies
Rent and buy option available

• Availability: United States and Mexico

4. Pluto TV

If you’re looking for a free movie website that can also stream Live TV for free, you should definitely take a look at Pluto TV. This website offers a very traditional TV-like interface. You get a channel guide for Live TV, and you can watch free movies on Live TV, as well as other things like sports.

Pluto TV also offers on-demand streaming for movies, so you can easily find and watch movies that you want to see. Pluto TV has a nice selection of movies that you can stream, including titles like Hunger Games, Midsomer Murders, and more. You won’t get latest studio releases, but its rotating channel lineup and themed movie nights make it a great free option for movie watchers.

Pros	Cons
Live channels + on-demand movie library	Ads are frequent
Available on many platforms
Great user interface

• Availability: United States, Canada, Germany, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Australia

5. Kanopy

If you want a free movie website that lets you access indie films, festival winners, and foreign cinema, Kanopy is the service you should check out. The only condition for using this service for free is that you should either be a University student or professor or have a public library card. If you fulfill either of the criteria, you can watch critically acclaimed movies for free.

To give you a taste of the movies hosted on this website, here are some of the movies you can watch on Kanopy right now: Moonlight, Lady Bird, Mr. Hublot, Captain Fantastic, Almost Adults, and more. Apart from the great content, you will also get a website that can rival Netflix in user experience. Kanopy also offers mobile and TV apps.

Pros	Cons
Ad-free, and high-quality films	Requires library card or university membership
Indie and festival movies
Amazing UI

• Availability: Worldwide (University students and professors, Public library cardholders)

6. The Roku Channel

Roku is a pretty renowned name in the streaming industry, and most people living in the US probably have a Roku streaming device. However, did you know that you can stream free movies and TV shows via The Roku Channel? And you don’t even need a Roku device to access it — a web browser is more than enough.

You get access to free movies, TV shows, and even Live TV that you can access from within your browser, or via the Roku app. The UI is neat, and there are plenty of nice movies and shows that can be streamed for free. It offers on-demand movie library, hundreds of live channels, and a number of Roku originals, which makes The Roku Channel a great free movie website.

Pros	Cons
On-demand movie with live channels	Premium titles behind paywall
Broad device support
Roku device not needed

• Availability: United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru

7. Plex

While Plex is popular for its personal media server, it also offers a free streaming platform. Yes, you can watch ad-supported movies on Plex without any subscription or credit card. You need to sign up and that’s all. Apart from accessing your personal server, you can stream movies from its large catalog of films. It hosts a number of movies from major studios and small distributors.

On top of that, Plex now offers over 600 live TV channels, bringing access to news, sports, and even anime. If you are wondering how it makes money, well, Plex is supported by short ad breaks. Overall, Plex has become one of the best free movie websites in 2025 and you should definitely check it out.

Pros	Cons
Thousands of movies for free	Free catalog doesn’t feature new films
Club your personal media server
Slick UI

• Availability: Worldwide

8. Top Documentary Films

If you are a fan of documentary films then this is the best free movie website for you. Aptly named “Top Documentary Films,” the service offers a large selection of non-fiction, documentary movies. The documentaries cover various topics such as art, nature, mystery, politics, sexuality, and more. There is even a Top 100 list so you can start watching popular documentaries right away.

I personally don’t follow documentaries too much so I cannot tell you about the quality of content here. However, if online reviews are any indication, this is the best place to watch free documentary films on the internet. You can watch documentaries across history, politics, science, environment, and more.

Pros	Cons
Massive library of documentaries	Limited to non-fiction documentaries
No sign up required
Covers many topics including politics, economy, science, etc.

• Availability: Worldwide

9. Hoopla

Hoopla is another great free movie website that you must check out. In fact, Hoopla is not quite popular, but it offers an extensive collection of movies for free. You can find popular movies like Annie Hall, Manhattan, A Samurai in Time, Mean Girls, and more. Hoopla features both popular titles and a featured collection across various genres including drama, comedy, romance, and more.

Apart from movies, you can also find audiobooks, ebooks, TV shows, comics, etc. — all for free. All you need is a US public library card and you can sign up on the platform for free. There are no ads or subscription on the platform.

Pros	Cons
Truly free and without ads	Requires library card
Hosts both mainstream and indie movies
Download support

• Availability: US and Canada

10. Xumo Play

Xumo Play is our final website recommendation where you can watch movies for free. It’s backed by Comcast and rivals services like Tubi, Roku Channel, Pluto TV, etc. Xumo Play brings access to 350+ live channels along with more than 15,000 movie titles. The movie section has many titles across action, horror, sci-fi, comedy, etc.

In fact, you don’t even need to sign up on Xumo Play to play movies or shows. You also get an app on Android and iOS for an easy-to-use experience. To sum up, you can take a look at Xumo Play to watch movies without any subscription.

Pros	Cons
Free, no subscription or credit card required	Heavy ads
Live channels + movies
Apps available for Android and iOS

• Availability: US, Canada, and the UK

That ends our article on movie websites that are completely free and legal. I love streaming movies as it makes the whole experience so much simpler. Do check these sites out and let us know your favorite ones by writing in the comments section below.