Where To Watch Free Movies Online in 2024

Movie lovers, I want to show you where to watch free movies online. And, yes, they’re entirely free! These are the best websites and apps to stream full length movies for the entire family.

bowl of popcorn and feet propped up on coffee table in front of a tv

Years ago we made the decision cancel our cable because it was ridiculously expense. (We ended up getting a Tablo, which we love.)

Canceling is one of the best decisions we’ve made for our budget and we’ve never looked back!

Just because we don’t have cable doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a good movie.

I’ve put together a list of the best sites to stream free movies online. So grab some popcorn and the family and let me show you where to watch movies now!

How To Stream Free Online Movies Through Your TV

While you can definitely use the streaming services below on your computer, my favorite way is to stream them through my Roku Streaming Stick so that I can watch the movie on the big screen of our tv.

Here are the best streaming options that are currently available. (They are a one time purchase and will last for years to come.)

Roku Express Streaming Stick

If you’re new to streaming services, below are free apps/channels that you install on your streaming device. Simply search for the channel, install it and start watching.

The Best Apps To Watch Free Movies Online

Hoopla

If you have a library card you’ll want to check to see if Hoopla Digital is supported by your local library. You’ll love their huge selection of over 13,500 movies.

Do I have to register to watch free movies? Yes, through your library card.

Favorite Features: They have a great filtering system. Filter by category or user ratings, or choose “children’s only titles”.

Note: Once you’ve borrowed a movie it is available for 72 hours. You have the ability to borrow 10 movies a month.

Kanopy

Yet another fabulous resource if you have a library card. They offer over 30,000 different movies, documentaries and indie films. (Sadly, my local library isn’t supported, but hopefully yours will be!)

Do I have to register to watch free movies? Yes, through your library card.

Favorite Features: The ability to create a watch later list and that the movies have star ratings.

Note: Once you’ve borrowed a movie it is available for 72 hours. You have the ability to borrow 15 movies a month.

PBS

Ok, I admit that the Masterpiece Class series on PBS aren’t technically movies, but they sure feel like it to me.

Keep in mind that these series are only available for a limited time.

Do I have to register to watch free movies? Yes, but there’s no fee if you have a local PBS station.

Watch Free Movies and TV Shows Online (with ads)

Tubi

In addition to having a ton of free movies to choose from, Tubi also offers tv series and live tv. Keep in mind that some of their movies are only available for a limited time.

Do I have to register to watch free movies? No, but if you want to create a watch later list, use parental controls and see your watch history you’ll want to create an account.

Favorite Features: The ability to browse various genres of movies including kids, family and faith.

Vudu

Vudu has thousands of movies to choose from. In addition, they also offer a wide variety of tv series ranging from 1950’s – 2010.

While they offer free movies, you can also pay to rent, own and even get early access to movies.

Do I have to register to watch free movies? Yes

Favorite Features: Not sure about a movie, watch the trailer to decide if it’s right for you. You also have the ability to browse by genre. Once you choose a genre you can filter down even further from there. They also offer parental controls.

Crackle

In addition to offering free movies, Crackle also offers TV series. You’ll find both older and newer movies and even Crackle originals.

Do I have to register to watch free movies? No, but if you want to take advantage of parental controls you’ll want to create an account.

Favorite Features: The ability to create a watch later list.

Plex

Plex not only offers free movies but also news, podcasts, and web shows. I wish they offered the ability to filter their movies but alas they do not. Keep in mind that some of the movies on Plex are limited time only.

Do I have to register to watch free movies? Yes

Do I need to download a server? No, free movies download from the Plex cloud.

Favorite Features: The ability to create a watch later list (called a queue).

viewnexa TV

If you like old movies you’ll love viewnexa TV. You’ll find that a lot of the movies aren’t as “well known” as some of the other options that I’ve shared here.

Do I have to register to watch free movies? No

Favorite Features: The ability to create a watch later list (called a queue).

Popcorn Flix

Popcorn Flix has a wide variety of free movies to choose from. The movies are broken up into different genres but you don’t have the ability to filter them.

They also offer Popcorn Flix originals and TV shows.

Do I have to register to watch free movies? No

Note: In my opinion, while there are comedy and dramas, most of these movies are suspense and horror. There are no romance or kids movies.