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In this section, we give examples of the types of movies and TV shows you can find on each streaming site, but these are always subject to change.
If you’re looking for a specific movie, we recommend using Yidio. It scans every US streaming site to locate a movie’s availability.
1. Crackle
The best free movie streaming site: over 1,000 free movies available in Full HD.
Pros |
Cons |
- Extensive free movie library & exclusive content
- Legitimate ownership & licensing deals
- 1080p streaming quality
- No sign up required
- Professional user interface
- Monthly changes to catalog
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- Only available in the US
- A lot of low quality content
- Up to six ads at a time
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Crackle Summary
URL: www.crackle.com/
Geo-location required: USA
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
Crackle is the best free movie streaming site. It has a large library of free movies with quality titles from all over the world, including Crackle Originals.

Crackle has a large library of free movies available in Full HD.
Unlike other free movie sites such as Peacock, SBS On Demand, or The Roku Channel, you can watch movies on Crackle without creating an account or entering any signup details.
Crackle legally hosts content from big studios like Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and TriStar Pictures. Once run by Sony, Crackle is now owned by the US media company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (which also owns the free movie site, Popcornflix).
It is a professional streaming service with a sleek website. Content streams in 1080p Full HD, which is better than the 720p quality you get when streaming on Tubi or SBS.
The movie library changes every month and is organized by genre. There’s a search bar if you want a specific title. You can also generate a watchlist, but only if you register an account.
The problem with Crackle is the number of ads. You’ll encounter up to six different non-skippable ads per break. At 30 seconds each, that’s three minutes per break. But this is what keeps Crackle free.
You’ll need a VPN to watch Crackle if you live outside the United States. While most VPNs we tested beat Crackle’s geo-restrictions, we recommend using ExpressVPN, which is the most effective VPN at bypassing video geo-blocks.
Crackle movie highlights:
- Alan Partridge
- His Girl Friday
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople
- Let the Right One In
2. Peacock TV
Huge library of free movies owned by NBCUniversal.
Pros |
Cons |
- Impressive movie catalog
- Full HD streaming quality
- Free content is well marked
- User-friendly website and apps
- Minimal ad intrusion
- NBCUniversal ownership
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- US geo-restrictions
- Account required
- Pre-roll ads
- English audio dub on international movies
- Free version no longer available to new subscribers
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Peacock Summary
URL: https://www.peacocktv.com/
Geo-location required: USA
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
UPDATE: Peacock recently announced that its free ad-supported tier will no longer be unavailable to new customers. However, users who have already signed up for Peacock can continue to access the free service, as can those who cancel a premium subscription. This came into effect on January 30, 2022.
Peacock is a popular US streaming service owned by NBCUniversal. It has lots of excellent free movies available in Full HD quality.

Premium Peacock movies are marked with a purple feather.
Most new movies and Peacock Originals are paywalled, but there are also lots of great movies you can stream without paying, from cult classics to contemporary comedies. Free movies are marked by the absence of a purple feather.
However, Peacock dubs foreign-language movies and there are no subtitle options. If you’re a fan of international cinema you might dislike this.
Compared to other free movie sites, Peacock shows very few ads. Peacock only shows two minutes of pre-roll commercials and does not interrupt your viewing with mid-roll ads.
You can download the Peacock app or stream on its website, both of which are a pleasure to use. We do wish there was a way to find all the free movies under one category. Currently you have to scan and scroll the website.
You need to register an account in order to access Peacock content and you’ll need a VPN to do this if you don’t live in the US. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you can also choose from our list of the best VPNs for the US.
Peacock movie highlights:
- Day of the Dead
- Don’t Breathe
- Midway
- The Swordsman (Korean: Geom-gaek)
3. The Roku Channel
Excellent free movie library with Roku Originals available in Full HD.
Pros |
Cons |
- Free movie library with Roku Originals
- 1080p Full HD video resolution
- Professional website & app
- No Roku device required
- Infrequent intrusive ads
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- US exclusive channel
- Interrupting mid-roll ads
- Roku account required
- Robust VPN detection
- Inferior interface to Crackle & Peacock
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The Roku Channel Summary:
URL: therokuchannel.roku.com
Geo-location required: USA
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
The Roku Channel is a free US streaming channel run by Roku Inc. It has licensing deals with a number of top movie studios, including Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, and Paramount.

We used Windscribe to access The Roku Channel reliably from the UK.
Alongside a premium subscription option, there is a large library of free and popular movies. The website and app is simple and polished and there are fewer intrusive ads compared to other free movie sites.
You don’t need a Roku device to stream The Roku Channel, but you do need to create a Roku account. When asked to insert payment details, simply close the window and your account will be generated anyway.
Unlike other free movie sites, The Roku Channel enforces VPN detection methods to stop streaming outside the US. However, we easily bypassed these VPN blocks using top-tier VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Windscribe.
The Roku Channel movie highlights:
- Apocalypto
- For a Few Dollars More
- The King’s Speech
- Lethal Weapon
4. Tubi
Free streaming site with lots of action, horror, and comedy movies.
Pros |
Cons |
- Completely free movie streaming site
- Library of classic and modern films
- Owned by Fox Corporation
- No sign up or registration required
- Excellent user interface
- Good for fans of action, horror, and comedy
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- Mid-roll ad breaks
- 720p maximum picture quality
- Full library restricted to the US
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Tubi Summary:
URL: https://tubitv.com/home
Geo-location required: USA, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 720p (HD)
App available: Yes
Tubi is a legal, free, and professional streaming site owned by the Fox Corporation. It has an ad-supported movie catalog visited by 50 million users a month.

Tubi from Fox has a library of action, horror, and comedy movies.
There are regional versions of Tubi available in Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. But the US has the largest and best library. We recommend using a VPN if you’re outside the US.
Tubi is a great resource for fans of genre movies. It includes lots of action, horror, and comedy movies. There are some bottom rung movies, but lots of big and popular ones, too.
You don’t need to create a Tubi account to stream its movies. However, picture quality is restricted to 720p, which isn’t Full HD. Crackle, Peacock, and The Roku Channel all stream in 1080p, so that’s disappointing.
Tubi movie highlights:
- Brawl in Cell Block 99
- The Conjuring
- Deadpool
- John Wick
5. SBS On Demand
Australian broadcaster with an outstanding selection of free movies.
Pros |
Cons |
- Top quality curation of movies
- Free on demand service
- Excellent user experience
- Frequent library turnover
- Public service broadcaster
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- Australia geo-restriction
- SBS account needed
- 720p resolution cap
- Pre-roll ads
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SBS On Demand Summary:
URL: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
Geo-location required: Australia
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 720p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
SBS On Demand is the over-the-top streaming service of Australian broadcaster, SBS (Special Broadcasting Service). It has a large and high quality movie selection including Hollywood blockbusters, global art house picks, and much more. The turnover is frequent and the choices are always top quality.

Australia’s SBS On Demand is accessible with a VPN.
However, SBS restricts the video resolution to 720p. You’ll also have to sit through a number of pre-roll ads.
You need to register an account to stream from SBS, which requires a VPN if you live outside of Australia. You’ll also need to insert an Australian ZIP code, but you can use any random one – we suggest searching Google Maps.
Based on our tests for the best VPN for Australia, we recommend using ExpressVPN.
SBS On Demand movie highlights:
- 2001: A Space Odyssey
- Drive My Car
- Benedetta
- Taxi Driver
6. Pluto TV
Thousands of free movies with no sign up required.
Pros |
Cons |
- Huge free movie library
- Owned by Paramount Pictures
- No sign up necessary
- Polished website and Pluto TV app
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- 480p (SD) picture quality
- Mid-roll ad interruptions
- US IP address required
- Dubbed foreign language movies only
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Pluto TV Summary:
URL: https://pluto.tv/
Geo-location required: Australia
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 480p (SD)
App available: Yes
Pluto TV is an ad-supported streaming service run by Paramount. It’s free, legal, and packed with thousands of free movies.

Pluto TV’s 480p picture quality limits the viewing experience.
Pluto TV has one of the best free movie libraries in terms of quality and quantity. Its interface is similar to Crackle, with titles organized by genre.
It mimics the experience of watching conventional broadcast TV, with ad breaks throughout.
Pluto TV can’t claim a top spot due to its 480p image resolution cap. This is standard definition, well below the 1080p quality we want to see.
As with Peacock TV, Pluto TV dubs its foreign-language movies and offers no other audio options.
As a US exclusive streaming site, you’ll need a VPN if you live outside the US. But you don’t need to create an account to start streaming.
Pluto TV movie highlights:
- The Babadook
- Red River
- Robocop
- Zodiac
7. Freevee
Free movies on ad-supported Amazon Prime Video hub.
Pros |
Cons |
- Lots of free movies and shows
- Original programming
- 1080p video quality
- Part of Amazon Prime Video
- Identical interface to Prime Video
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- Available in US, UK & Germany only
- Amazon account required
- Mid-roll ads
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Freevee Summary:
URL: https://www.amazon.com/adlp/freevee-about
Geo-location required: USA, UK, Germany
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
Freevee (formerly IMDb TV) is an ad-supported streaming hub integrated into Amazon Prime Video. Its content is nowhere near paid Prime Video quality, but there are lots of movie gems available.

Freevee is a part of Amazon Prime Video and is only available in the US, UK, and Germany.
You need an Amazon account to stream movies on Prime Video. But the Freevee hub library is large and contains original programs.
There are mid-roll ads throughout the movie stream, around every 20 minutes. But nowhere near as many as we experienced on free sites like Crackle.
Freevee is just as easy to navigate as Amazon Prime Video. This makes it one of the best user experiences of any free streaming site.
It is only available in the US, Germany, and the UK. If you’re outside these regions, you need a VPN to access it.
Freevee movie highlights:
- Battle Royale
- District 9
- Hell’s Kitchen
- Parks & Recreation
8. Channel 4
On demand UK streaming service with regular turnover of popular free movies.
Pros |
Cons |
- Free movies from Film4
- Professional UK broadcaster
- 80 high quality & popular movies
- Intuitive interface
- Frequent library turnover
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- UK IP address needed
- Non-skippable pre-roll ads
- Account registration needed
- UK postcode required
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Channel 4 Summary:
URL: https://www.channel4.com/
Geo-location required: UK
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
The UK’s Channel 4 has an on-demand service with excellent free movies. You only have to register an account.

Channel 4 is only accessible outside the UK with a VPN.
Its movie section, Film4, offers a selection of top international cinema. To find movies go to Categories > Film. There are 80 movies at any given time and turnover is frequent.
A couple minutes of ads occur if you don’t pay for a premium account. These ads are more annoying than most because they pause if you leave the window or open another tab, forcing you to watch them.
To stream Channel 4 outside the UK, we recommend ExpressVPN.
Channel 4 movie highlights:
- Bad Boys for Life
- Hell or High Water
- Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
- Parasite
9. Popcornflix
Free low-budget genre movies in 1080p with no sign up required.
Pros |
Cons |
- Legit free streaming site
- 1080p Full HD quality
- No account required
- Good for fans of genre movies
- No dub on foreign-language titles
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- Canada & US geo-restrictions
- Pre-roll and mid-roll ads
- No drama or art movies
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Popcornflix Summary:
URL: https://popcornflix.com/
Geo-location required: USA, Canada
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
Popcornflix is a free over-the-top streaming service available in the US and Canada. Owned by the same company as Crackle, it’s packed with low-budget genre movies.

Popcornflix is a great resource for fans of genre movies.
Similar to Tubi, Popcornflix features kung-fu, horror, western, and disaster movies.
The library is well presented and organized, with a welcoming and easy-to-use interface. There are pre-roll and mid-roll ads, which can be annoying.
Unlike with Crackle and Pluto TV, Popcornflix shows foreign-language movies in their original audio. As Crackle and Popcornflix share movies, you can find subtitles for the same movie on Popcornflix.
You don’t need an account to begin streaming, and you can rest assured that Popcornflix is a completely legitimate free streaming site. You just need a VPN with a Canadian or US server.
Popcornflix movie highlights:
- The Blob
- Ip Man
- Terrifier
- Wolf Warrior
10. Crunchyroll
The best free movie streaming site for anime.
Pros |
Cons |
- Large anime library plus originals
- 1080p Full HD available
- Legit Sony ownership
- No sign up necessary
- Available in many regions
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- Anime only
- Lots of ads
- Regional content differences
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Crunchyroll Summary:
URL: https://www.crunchyroll.com/
Geo-location required: USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
Crunchyroll is a free streaming site for fans of anime. It has a huge library of top quality content (including exclusive originals) available without any sign up required. This is made possible by ads — lots of ads.

Crunchyroll has a large library of free anime.
Sony owns Crunchyroll, so you know it’s legal and legitimate to use. Its website is professional and well-made, similar in design to Crackle.
It’s available in many countries, but the best Crunchyroll library is in the US, followed by Canada, and the UK. Full HD is the default streaming quality.
A VPN will enable you to unblock all of Crunchyroll’s content. It will also allow you to stream more anime on Japanese Netflix.
Crunchyroll movie highlights:
- Chainsaw Man
- Dragon Ball
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- My Hero Academia
11. Vudu
US streaming site with the largest free movie library.
Pros |
Cons |
- Over 11,000 free movies
- Free movies are easy to find
- NBCUniversal & Warner Bros ownership
- Lots of thrillers, action, horror, and comedy
- Subtitles available
- Simple Netflix-style interface
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- VPN needed outside of US
- Doesn’t stream in Full HD
- Vudu account required
- VPN detection methods
- Ad-supported
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Vudu Summary:
URL: https://www.vudu.com/
Geo-location required: USA
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 720p (HD)
App available: Yes
Vudu is a streaming service run by Fandango but owned by NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. Discovery. You can buy digital movies but there is a very large selection of free content, too.

Vudu has over 11,000 free movies from NBCUniversal and Warner Bros.
With over 11,000 movies to choose from, Vudu has the largest free movie catalog. This is thanks to ads, which you have to sit through before the movie starts.
With so many movies available, it’s unsurprising that there is a lot of low-quality content on Vudu. But there are lots of movie gems, too. It specializes in horror, action, comedy, and thriller movies, but there’s a large variety in general.
Vudu makes the free movies easy to filter for, and you can sort them further into release date, popularity, and recently added. The website is simple but a little unsophisticated. It’s basically an infinite-scroll interface unless you use the search bar.
You do need to create a Vudu account before you can access its content and it requires a VPN outside of America. Vudu blocks a lot of VPNs, but you can see which VPNs work in the table further down the page.
Vudu movie highlights:
- The Founder
- The Guilty
- First Reformed
- King of New York
12. ABC iView
Australian broadcaster with local and international favorites.
Pros |
Cons |
- Completely free & legal
- Selection of 40 popular movies
- Frequent turnover of movies
- Emphasis on Australian cinema
- Excellent UI
|
- 720p maximum resolution
- Restricted to Australia
- Account & Australian ZIP code needed
- Limited selection of movies
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ABC iView Summary:
URL: https://iview.abc.net.au/
Geo-location required: Australia
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 720p (HD)
App available: Yes
ABC iView is a professional, intuitive, and easy-to-use streaming site from Australian state broadcaster, ABC. It’s completely safe and legal to stream.

ABC iView requires a VPN if you live outside of Australia.
It shows movies and TV shows from all over the world, including Hollywood movies and British dramas. It’s particularly good for fans of Australian TV and movies, with a dedicated section for local movies.
You can find the movies by going to Channels & Categories > Movies. The selection of movies on ABC iView is limited to 40, which is half as many as the UK’s Channel 4. But you’re never wanting for choice as its library is constantly changing.
You need to register an account by inserting an Australian ZIP code, but this is quickly done. You’ll also need to connect to an Australian VPN server if you don’t live in the country.
ABC iView movie highlights:
- Booksmart
- Charlie’s Country
- Rush
- Suffragette
13. CTV
Canadian on demand streaming service.
Pros |
Cons |
- Quality selection of movies
- Bell Media ownership
- Professional Canadian broadcaster
- Regular library turnover
- Don’t need to register an account
- Good UI and user experience
|
- Canada geo-restriction
- A lot of pre-roll and mid-roll ads
- Banner ads
|
CTV Summary:
URL: https://www.ctv.ca/
Geo-location required: Canada
Recommended VPN: NordVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 720p (HD)
App available: Yes
CTV is an on demand streaming site from a privately-owned Canadian broadcaster. It has a range of quality free movies. You don’t have to register an account to stream movies.

CTV is a Canadian broadcaster that offers plenty of free movies.
Its movie selection is diverse, with old and new movies, and various genres to choose from. Content is topical and always changing.
The library is sorted by genre, actors, and themes, making choosing a movie easy. The website is professionally designed. However, picture quality is capped at HD, not Full HD.
There are a couple of pre-roll ads before your movie streams and up to four mid-roll ads at any given ad-break. There are also annoying banner ads.
If you live outside of Canada, you need a VPN with Canadian servers to stream movies, but this is easily done. With 244 servers in three Canadian cities, we recommend the best VPN for Canada, NordVPN.
CTV movie highlights:
- A Few Good Men
- Body Double
- Escape From New York
- Yves Saint Laurent
14. My5
Video-on-demand service of the UK’s Channel 5.
Pros |
Cons |
- Good selection of classic and modern movies
- Legitimate British network owned by Paramount
- No payment info or account required
- Excellent UI & video resolution
- Frequent movie turnover
|
- UK exclusive
- Lots of pre-roll ads
- Limited library of 40+ movies
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My5 Summary:
URL: https://www.channel5.com/
Geo-location required: UK
Recommended VPN: NordVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 1080p (Full HD)
App available: Yes
My5 is the video-on-demand service of the UK’s Channel 5. It has a selection of free classics and new movies in a library with a regular turnover.

You can use a VPN with UK servers to stream movies on My5.
Like with ABC iView, My5 is limited to around 40 movies at any given time. To find the movies go to the menu and select Browse > Movies.
My5 is completely free and you don’t even need to create an account. But there are a lot of ads. Streaming one movie we were forced to watch seven pre-roll ads.
To stream My5 outside the UK, we recommend that you pick one of the best VPNs for the UK.
My5 movie highlights:
- Edge of Tomorrow
- The Sixth Sense
- Timecop
- The Wings of Eagles
15. Disney+ Hotstar
Bollywood blockbusters for free.
Pros |
Cons |
- Free Bollywood movies
- Disney ownership
- Ads are quite short
- No account needed
- 1080p resolution on Safari and Edge browsers
|
- India geo-restriction
- 360p low resolution on Chrome
- Robust VPN detection methods
- Free movies are unmarked
- Pre-roll ads
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Disney+ Hotstar Summary:
URL: https://www.hotstar.com/in
Geo-location required: India
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 360p (Chrome), 1080p (Safari, Edge)
App available: Yes
Disney+ Hotstar is India’s version of Disney+, but it has a lot more content than the US. Hotstar lets you stream selected Bollywood movies for free. You don’t even have to create an account.

India’s Disney+ Hotstar comes with a large library of free Bollywood movies.
Hotstar’s ads are relatively unobtrusive. The website interface is fine, but free movies aren’t marked.
We find that most Indian movies can be streamed for free but Hollywood blockbusters require a premium subscription.
One problem with Hotstar India is its video resolution cap. You cannot stream above low definition (360p) on Google Chrome without a paid subscription. This is extremely unusual.
Instead, we recommend that you stream Hotstar on the Safari browser — the picture quality jumps to 1080p.
Not many VPNs work to access Hotstar. To watch Hotstar outside of India, we recommend ExpressVPN and its ‘India via Singapore’ server.
Disney+ Hotstar movie highlights:
- 83
- Baaghi
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
- Junglee
Hotstar has some of the toughest VPN blocks of any free streaming site. These popular VPNs do not work to access Disney+ Hotstar outside of India:
- Astrill VPN
- IPvanish
- NordVPN
- PrivateVPN
- Proton VPN
16. Rakuten Viki
The best free streaming site for Asian movies.
Pros |
Cons |
- Plenty of free movies
- Best for fans of Asian movies
- No account needed
- Not many ads
- Free movies are marked
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- Maximum 720p resolution
- Tough anti-VPN geo-blocks
- Ad blocker detection
- US residents only
- Cannot filter library by free movies
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Rakuten Viki Summary:
URL: https://www.viki.com/
Geo-location required: USA
Recommended VPN: NordVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 720p (HD)
App available: Yes
Viki is an American streaming service that specializes in Asian entertainment. It has over 30 million visitors per month. There is a premium subscription available alongside free movies from Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan.

Rakuten Viki contains free movies from China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea.
You can stream from Viki without needing to create an account or sign up.
The website is professional, but you cannot filter by free movies. As a result, you’re forced to scan through the library looking for them.
Viki streams in HD quality. This is fine, but we’d like to see movies in Full HD. On the flip side, the ads are less frequent than other free sites, with only one ad per mid-roll break. Viki can detect if you’re using an ad blocker, so you have to turn it off in order to stream.
Viki is a US-exclusive platform. You need a VPN to access it if you’re not based there. Based on our in-depth tests, we discovered that only NordVPN works to access Viki.
Viki movie highlights:
- Chief of Thieves: Chu Liu Xiang
- Lost and Love
- The Rescue
- So I Married My Anti-Fan
17. Filmzie
Ad-supported free streaming site.
Pros |
Cons |
- Legit free movie site
- No subscription or fee
- Account is optional
- Transparent ownership
- Full HD quality videos
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- Inferior selection of movies
- Ad-supported
- Ad blocker detection
- US residents only
- Cannot filter library by free movies
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Filmzie Summary:
URL: https://filmzie.com/
Geo-location required: UK, US, Germany, Canada, France
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 1080p (HD)
App available: Yes
Filmzie is a free streaming site with transparent ownership and movies that are available to stream in Full HD.

Filmzie has a number of free independent movies.
The library is not the best we’ve seen. It’s made up mostly of low-budget and obscure action and horror. But there are a number of hidden gems that you can stream without needing to create an account.
Filmzie is available in many regions, including the US, UK, Germany, France, and more. If you’re outside a permissible region, most VPNs work to access Filmzie.
Filmzie movie highlights:
- The Congress
- Examined life
- Saints and Soldiers
- Shockwave
18. CBC Gem
Free movies via the Canadian Broadcasting Channel’s on-demand service.
Pros |
Cons |
- Free Canadian streaming site
- Owns distribution rights
- Legitimate broadcaster
- Emphasis on local Canadian movies
- Geo-blocks easily bypassed
|
- Hit-or-miss selection of movies
- CBC account needed
- No category or genre filter
- Basic scroll-down navigation
- Canadian IP address required
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CBC Gem Summary:
URL: https://gem.cbc.ca/
Geo-location required: Canada
Recommended VPN: NordVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 720p (HD)
App available: Yes
CBC Gem is the on demand streaming service of the public Canadian broadcaster, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Channel). It’s completely free to stream – you just need to create an account.

You need to use a VPN with Canadian servers to stream movies on CBC Gem.
If you live outside of Canada, you need a VPN with Canadian servers to create a CBC Gem account. We recommend choosing from the list of the best VPNs for Canada, but most VPNs get around CBC blocks.
The movie selection is a mixed bag. There are popular movies and obscure movies in equal measure, with a special emphasis on local Canadian movies and filmmakers.
The movie library is not well organized and the interface is a basic scroll down. It’s not even obvious how you find CBC Gem’s movies. To do so, first go to Shows > Films.
CBC Gem movie highlights:
- A Dangerous Method
- Call Me By Your Name
- Cosmopolis
- Mama
19. RTBF Auvio
Belgian broadcaster with a selection of free English-language movies.
Pros |
Cons |
- Well-made streaming service
- Reputable ownership
- No pre-roll ads
- 1080p video resolution
- Streams in original language
- Belgian ZIP code needed
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- Limited quantity of movies
- Mid-roll ads
- No English subtitles on French-language movies
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RTBF Auvio Summary:
URL: https://www.rtbf.be/auvio/
Geo-location required: Belgium
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: Yes
Video resolution: 1080p (HD)
App available: Yes
RTBF Auvio is an on-demand streaming service run by the public company, the Belgian Radio-Television of the French Community.

You can stream free movies in 1080p on Belgium’s RTBF Auvio.
IIt has a selection of free-to-stream movies. There are no pre-roll ads when selecting a movie and you can watch it in Full HD.
RTBF has a lot of French-language content but no English subtitles are available. On the flip side, it’s refreshing that, on what English content it does have, RTBF retains the original English audio and does not dub it into French.
Some European streaming sites like RTVE Play (Spain), Tivify (Spain), and RaiPlay (Italy) we don’t recommend as they only show dubbed movies.
RTBF Auvio movie highlights:
- 1917
- Den of Thieves
- Halloween
- Pride
20. Bounce TV
Free movies shown on airtime schedule.
Pros |
Cons |
- No annoying ads
- Legit website and ownership
- No sign up required
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- US-only geo-restriction
- Runs on an airtime schedule
- No search bar or category filters
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Bounce TV Summary:
URL: https://www.bouncetv.com/
Geo-location required: USA
Recommended VPN: PrivadoVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: Yes
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 720p (HD)
App available: Yes
Bounce TV is a free US streaming site that highlights African-American stories and stars. But there’s a lot of diverse content.

You have to tune in at certain times to watch movies on Bounce TV.
Unlike many other free streaming sites, Bounce TV is not an on-demand service. It works on a schedule, so you have to tune in at a certain air time to catch the movie you want. This takes power away from you as the user, but it remains completely free and legal.
The website interface is serviceable but lacking polish. There isn’t a search function or the ability to filter by genre. But we are pleased by the absence of annoying ads.
To watch Bounce TV outside of the US, you’ll need a VPN. If you want a free VPN, we recommend PrivadoVPN.
Bounce TV movie highlights:
- 42: The Jackie Robinson Story
- American Gangster
- Fruitvale Station
- Seven
21. Kanopy
Free movie streaming site for students.
Pros |
Cons |
- Aimed at students
- Free 1080p movies & documentaries
- Account registration not needed
- No georestrictions or advertisements
- Transcript feature
- Available as an app
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- Library card or student email required
- Content determined by institution
- Limited and niche library
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Kanopy Summary:
URL: https://www.kanopy.com/
Geo-location required: Any
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: No
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 1080p (HD)
App available: Yes
Kanopy is a streaming service for universities and libraries. It hosts a collection of movies and documentaries that are completely free to stream as long as you have a library or student card.

Kanopy is a useful free streaming site for students and adult learners.
The movies available depend on your institutional affiliation. This means that content can be very limited.
But there are no ads or georestrictions. You can stream Kanopy from anywhere, including via its app, which is available on a number of devices, such as Fire TV Stick and Roku.
22. CONtv
Free “B” movies available to stream.
Pros |
Cons |
- Legal and free to use
- Free movies are not geo-restricted
- Good for fans of geek culture and cult “B” movies
- Comic-Con behind the scenes content
- No annoying ads
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- Slim selection of free movies
- Niche interest
- Terrible web design
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CONtv Summary:
URL: https://www.contv.com/
Geo-location required: USA
Recommended VPN: ExpressVPN
Legal status: Legal
Malware detected: No
Annoying ads: No
Sign-up required: No
Video resolution: 720p (HD)
App available: Yes
CONtv is an over-the-top streaming service that targets geek culture. It features low-budget horror, fantasy, and sci-fi movies. You can also read digital comics and stream comic-con content.

CONtv has a selection of free ultra low-budget cult movies.
Most content requires a paid membership, but there is a selection of free movies that hardcore genre fans might appreciate. To find these go to free in the menu bar.
These free movies are available to stream in many regions. We connected to a selection of VPN servers and could stream them from different IP addresses. The paid content disappears, though, and is only available in the US.
The design and user experience of the site is sorely lacking. Large, pixelated images fill the screen and there can be up to six ads while streaming. We didn’t enjoy using CONtv.