What if I told you that there are multiple streaming platforms - such as Tubi, Pluto TV, FreeVee, and more - in which you can legally watch free movies online?
You’d be surprised just how many great movies are available at no cost - save the occasional commercial interruption, of course. The following are our picks for the best movies you can stream online for free right now and where to find them as of October 2024.
Clue (1985)
Based on the celebrated board game of the same name, Clue is the ultimate whodunit comedy movie with a great ensemble cast to boot. The film follows a group of strangers as they come together for a strange party that ends with people getting killed, and them having to solve the ultimate mystery of who did it.
Stream Clue: The Movie on Pluto TV.
World War Z (2013)
Based on the novel of the same name and starring Brad Pitt, World War Z is the type of zombie apocalypse I know none of us would survive. The film follows a former investigator for the United Nations who has a mission – to travel the entire world in order to find a cure for a deadly zombie apocalypse that is threatening to wipe out all of humanity.
Stream World War Z on Pluto TV.
Face/Off (1997)
Starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, Face/Off is an iconic ‘90s film that everyone needs to see at least once. The movie follows an FBI agent who swaps faces with a terrorist in order to foil a bomb plot that could kill innocent people. It’s one of Cage and Travolta’s best films.
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Directed by Jim Henson, The Dark Crystal is probably one of the most iconic dark fantasy films of all time. Taking place in a fantasy world and featuring ingenuitive puppets, The Dark Crystal follows two Gelflings as they travel across a magical world to overthrow a dark ruler by trying to restore a crystal.
Stream The Dark Crystal on Plex.
A Rainy Day In New York (2019)
Directed by Woody Allen, A Rainy Day in New York is one of those films that has a stellar cast and a fun story no matter how many times you’ve watched it. The main story follows a college couple as they travel to New York City for a weekend, and while at first it feels like a normal romantic getaway, things begin to change not that long after they step into the big city.
Stream A Rainy Day In New York on Plex.
August: Osage County (2013)
Oh, you want a dysfunctional family? Then August: Osage County is the film for you. Based on the play of the same name, this Academy Award-nominated movie follows the story of a family reunion taking place, and then subsequently thrown into chaos when the patriarchal figure appears out of nowhere. It stars Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in the lead roles and yes, they are just as amazing as you would expect them to be.
Stream August: Osage County on Plex.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Starring John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction is one of the best Quentin Tarantino movies out there. The series tells the stories of several characters – mob hitmen, a boxer, bandits and more – and how their lives all intersect within the world of crime.
Stream Pulp Fiction on Pluto TV.
Snowpiercer (2013)
While the show certainly exists and is quite popular, I have to recommend the original Snowpiercer for those who haven’t seen the film. The movie, directed by Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho, tells the story of the last survivors after Earth turned into a global tundra during a failed attempt to stop climate change. Now, they live on a train that circles the world. The movie itself is incredibly well-told – and gives a great Chris Evans performance.
The Wailing (2016)
South Korea is known for some of their fantastic horror films, and let me tell you – The Wailing is one of the best Korean horror movies out there. The film follows a policeman who, in order to save his daughter, looks into why people are suddenly getting sick and going on crazy killing rampages in a remote village in South Korea, but the real reason is darker than anyone ever expected.
TMZ Presents: The Downfall Of Diddy (2024)
You know how you’ve been hearing about all the Diddy news? Well, TMZ is already on it. In this documentary from the famous breaking entertainment news organization, they dive into the dark past of the music artist, P Diddy, and what led to his downfall in the eyes of the public and the industry.
Stream The Downfall of Diddy on Tubi.
Top Gun (1986)
With the success of the sequel years later, now is the time to check out Top Gun. Starring Tom Cruise, this is a classic action film from the 1980s that follows the story of Lieutenant Pete Mitchell, otherwise known as ‘Maverick’ and his time as a naval aviator as part of the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, otherwise known as the Top Gun program.
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
I stand by the fact that Pan’s Labyrinth is probably one of Guillermo del Toro’s best films, and it’s the perfect movie to watch during spooky season. Taking place in 1944, the movie follows a young girl named Ofelia and how she interacts with strange magical creatures in an old labyrinth that tests her resilience. The film is a masterclass in CGI, make-up, costumes and so much more. You have to check it out.
Stream Pan’s Labyrinth on Tubi.
The Secret Life Of Pets (2016)
You ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not home? Well, The Secret Life of Pets aims to tell you that and more. The hilarious Illumination film follows the lives of several animals and how they interact when all of their owners are gone, and the crazy hijinks they get into. The cute animated film has a great voice cast and is fun for the whole family to watch.
Stream The Secret Life of Pets on Tubi.
A Night To Remember (1958)
Let’s take it all the way back to the 1950s with A Night to Remember, which originally released in theaters back in 1958. The film is a disaster drama that follows the story of the sinking of the Titanic, mainly following the final night, when thousands of people lost their lives.
Stream A Night to Remember on YouTube.
The Hunt (2020)
The Hunt is a horror-comedy/action film and follows the story of elites who decide to kidnap the working class – the majority of them are Americans – and hunt them down. And now, the working class must survive. The film is a satire about the U.S. political divide but I still laugh a decent amount every time I watch it.
Stream The Hunt on FreeVee (via Amazon).
The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007)
While I don’t think this is as scary as everyone makes it out to be, I still think The Poughkeepsie Tapes is worth a watch for horror fans. This pseudo-documentary is all about a serial killer in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, and is basically his snuff films compiled into one long feature mixed in with interviews. Yeah, it’s pretty gross at times – but certainly a great movie to watch at least once.
Stream The Poughkeepsie Tapes on Tubi.
The First Purge (2018)
Released on Independence Day (what a brilliant move), The First Purge is the fourth film in the Purge franchise and tells the story of how the first Purge began in America, and shows how it evolved into the Purge that we know of from the first movie, through any means necessary.
Stream The First Purge on FreeVee (via Amazon).
Labyrinth (1986)
I’m sure, somehow, you have heard of Labyrinth and if you haven’t, now you have. Starring David Bowie, this musical fantasy film follows the story of a teenager who sets out on a quest to save her half-brother from an intense maze in a fantastical world before the Goblin King keeps him forever. The film is wacky, but a fun time.
The Invisible Man (2020)
Based on the 1987 novel of the same name, The Invisible Man features Elisabeth Moss in one of her best roles. The movie follows a young woman who struggles to survive the attacks of her ex-boyfriend – who has somehow acquired the ability to become invisible as he stalks her.
Stream The Invisible Man on FreeVee (via Amazon).
Sing 2 (2021)
If you loved the first Sing, you’re guaranteed to love this one, too. This animated film brings the iconic Sing 2 cast together for a jukebox musical that is hard to forget, this time following Buster Moon as he puts on a brand new show to impress the moguls of the entertainment world.
Stream Sing 2 on FreeVee (via Amazon).
Boyhood (2014)
Boyhood is a movie unlike any other out there. Filmed from 2002 all the way until 2013, this film, directed by Richard Linklater, follows a young man from his childhood into adulthood, all the way until he turns eighteen and leaves for college. The film stars Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane, Lorelei Linklater and Ethan Hawke.
Terrifier (2016)
Terrifier is just as terrifying as the title implies, following a young woman named Tara. While all she wanted to do was party, she ends up becoming the target of a serial killer – more specifically, a serial killing clown named Art, and it turns her world upside down.
Madagascar (2005)
Do you like to move it, move it? Madagascar is a great animated film from DreamWorks Animation that follows the story of several zoo animals who, after a storm on the sea, are left stranded on the island of Madagascar, and now have to figure out a way back home to the Central Park Zoo in New York City.
Stream Madagascar on FreeVee (via Amazon Prime).
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Yes, this film certainly has its controversies, but Tropic Thunder is still hilarious in many ways. Directed by actor Ben Stiller, Tropic Thunder follows a group of actors who have to try and survive an active war zone using their acting skills in Vietnam when the director who brought them there for filming dies in an accident.
Stream Tropic Thunder on Pluto TV.
To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)
Based on the novel of the same name, To Kill a Mockingbird stars Gregory Peck and tells the story of a lawyer who takes it upon himself to defend a Black man who has been wrongly accused of raping a white woman in the 1930s.
Stream To Kill a Mockingbird on Plex.
The Boondock Saints (1999)
Starring Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus and Willem Dafoe, The Boondock Saints tells the story of twin brothers who wind up becoming vigilantes after they kill some bad guys in self-defense. As it turns out, they’re actually very good at it.
Stream The Boondock Saints on Plex.
The Age Of Adaline (2015)
Ready to sob your eyes out? The Age of Adaline stars Blake Lively and tells the story of a young woman who experiences a strange phenomenon, after she’s in an accident, she is stuck at the age of twenty-nine and does not age. The movie also stars Kathy Baker, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn and more.
Stream The Age of Adaline on Plex.
Halloween (1978)
Witness the beginning of evil. The first of the Halloween franchise, the 1978 Halloween, directed by John Carpenter, is a must-watch for anyone who loves horror. The movie follows Laurie Strode, a babysitter, as she is hunted down by the evil Michael Myers on Halloween night, and her legendary battle to try and survive his attempts to kill her.
Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
A group of strangers are forced to take refuge together in order to survive the sudden onslaught of flesh-eating, reanimated corpses, while also struggling to survive each other. The modern-day definition of the zombie was born in 1968 when writer and director George A. Romero released Night of the Living Dead - a powerful commentary on the darker sides of human nature that spawned a heavily influential franchise of increasingly gruesome and thought-provoking horror epics.
Stream Night of the Living Dead on Peacock.
The Babadook (2014)
Horror films are aplenty on these streaming platforms, and The Babadook is one that you have to watch. Directed by the game-changing female director Jennifer Kent, The Babadook is based on the short film, Monster, and follows the story of a single mother trying to take care of her child, who seems to be seeing things, but soon is haunted by a monster in their own home, and must figure out a way to stop it. It’s seriously one of the scariest horror films out there, and one you have to watch.
The Mist (2007)
Based on the novella by Stephen King, The Mist follows a group of survivors who take refuge in a supermarket when a strange mist begins to cover their town, and from it, terrifying creatures begin to emerge and try to kill the people they encounter.
Stream The Mist on FreeVee (via Amazon).
Stillwater (2021)
Starring Matt Damon, Stillwater is a crime drama movie about a man who takes it upon himself to team up with a French woman in order to unravel the mystery of the true killer of a young college student that his daughter was accused of murdering.
Stream Stillwater on FreeVee (via Amazon).
The King Of Staten Island (2020)
Featuring Pete Davidson in one of his first starring roles besides SNL, the comedy-drama The King of Staten Island follows a young man who tries to get his life together when his mother decides to move on – only for him to find out that his mother’s new man has the exact same occupation as his deceased father.
Stream The King of Staten Island on FreeVee (via Amazon).
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
In The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a young woman must find a way out of a serial killer’s home when she and her friends begin to be killed off one at a time by a strange masked man, after their car runs out of gas and they start to explore an old home.
Stream The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on Tubi.
Super 8 (2011)
Directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, Super 8 was a big sci-fi film back in 2011 that told the story of teenagers who decide to make their own movie with a Super 8 camera. But as they’re making it, their town begins to fall victim to strange instances that happen after a train derails. The film is shot amazingly well, and is one of my favorite sci-fi movies.
Stream Super 8 on FreeVee (via Amazon Prime).
While movies like these are still worth every penny, the ability to watch them for free almost makes the experience all that much better.
