65 Best Free Movie Streaming Sites You Must Try in 2025

There’s no denying that a lot of people love to watch movies in their free time. Being a cinephile, I like watching movies in the comfort of my home more than visiting the theater.

So, I spend a ton of time finding the best free movie streaming sites for the best experience. I guess you’ve already checked a few lists available on the internet and still can’t find the best option.

Worry not, I have listed the best websites along with their specialties and positives and negatives. Take a look. 

Best movie streaming sites?

— JFX (@LFourJFX) February 18, 2022

Best Free Movie Streaming Sites: A Quick Overview

For people who are short on time but want to find the perfect free streaming site, go through this quick list of the 65 free sites and what they are best at.

S. NO.	Sites	Best For
1.	Crackle	Offers Free Movies and Shows from Sony Pictures
2.	Tubi	Experience Top-Quality Streaming With Minimal Ads
3.	SolarMovie	Comes With the Best Personalization Options
4.	Fandango at Home	It’s Free and Legitimate
5.	AZMovies	Known for Its Movie Collection
6.	MyBundle.TV	Helps You Find the Right Streaming Platform
7.	FlixTor	Enjoy Movies in High Quality
8.	StreamM4u	Run Movies Completely Ad Free
9.	Music HQ	A Free Site With Great User Experience
10.	Peacock TV	The Best Legitimate Streaming Platform
11.	YouTube	Most Popular for Streaming Old Titles
12.	YesMovies	Watch Movies and Shows in HD for Free
13.	Internet Archive	Best to Watch Classic Flicks
14.	Afdah	Offers High-Quality Content With Minimal Ads
15.	Pluto TV	Offers Movies and Shows From the Viacom Network
16.	YIFY TV	Watch Hidden Gems for Free
17.	Xumo Play	Stream Movies Along With Live Content
18.	Bounce TV	Best for Streaming Afro-American Content
19.	Yidio	Helps You Track and Discover Your Favorite Content
20.	Vexmovies	Enjoy Movies in HD Without Ads
21.	TinyZone	Works Like YouTube But Shows Fewer Ads
22.	Movies Found Online	Watch All Movies Already Available Online
23.	Kanopy	Watch Movies for Free With Your Library Card
24.	FMovies	Enjoy Movies in 4K for Free
25.	MoviesJoy	Easy to Find Any Movie or Show
26.	StreamLord	An Easy-to-Use Site and High-Quality Streaming
27.	The Roku Channel	Enjoy HD Streaming on Any Device
28.	PrimeWire	Has Been Around for a While
29.	Midnight Pulp	The Perfect Site for Comic-Con fans
30.	Crunchyroll	Best Site to Watch Anime
31.	Vumoo	Best for Streaming the Latest Releases
32.	Plex	Enjoy Movies on a Built-in Media Player
33.	MyFlixer	Lets You Decide the Screen Resolution
34.	WatchFree	Enjoy the Latest Hollywood Movies in HD
35.	SFlix	Best User Interface Ensuring Stress-Free Streaming
36.	HiMovies	A Streaming Site that Supports Chromecast
37.	1HD	Slick UI With Minimal Advertising
38.	LosMovies	Highly Detailed Information for Every Option
39.	Freevee	A Streaming Site by Amazon
40.	SBS on Demand	Offered by an Official Australian Broadcaster
41.	Film Rise	Best to Stream Classic Movies
42.	Filmzie	Best for Aspiring Filmmakers
43.	Rakuten Viki	Perfect for Streaming Asian Movies and TV Shows
44.	SpaceMov	Enjoy Content in 1080P Without a Subscription
45.	Stremio	Stream Movies, TV Shows, TV Channels, and More
46.	TorHD	Download Movies for Free
47.	UWatchFree	Best for Bing-Watching
48.	Cinema Deck	Stream Videos, Movies, and Music for Free
49.	VidCloud	Sort the Best Movies as Per Their Rating
50.	ZMovies	Easy to Find Classics and New Releases
51.	LookMovie2	Big Library of Movies and TV Shows
52.	123Movies	Perfect for Streaming and Downloading Content
53.	PutLocker	Best for HD streaming
54.	Soap2Day	Advanced Search Feature for Browsing
55.	GoMovies	Wide Collection of HD Movies and Shows
56.	Movies4uFree	Easy to Explore the Desired Content
57.	123Chill	Has a Simple Interface
58.	HDToday	Impressive HD Content
59.	FlixHD	Enjoy Movies of Premium Quality
60.	Bmovies	Free Movies at Top-tier Quality
61.	Cineb	Smooth Streaming
62.	HydraFlix	Vast Collection of Movies
63.	Fawesome TV	Allows Legal Streaming
64.	1Movies	Easy to Find Movies
65.	Dramacool	Best for Asian Dramas and Movies

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes (US)

Crackle takes the top spot on this list because it’s free and offers a variety of content to stream. It is also known as “Sony Crackle” as Sony acquired it in 2006, and, you guessed it right, it streams free movies and TV series from Sony Pictures and even from other popular studios like Lionsgate, MGM, and DreamWorks.

Moreover, Crackle is easy to navigate, has a great user interface, and allows you to enjoy several popular shows and movies for free. However, it is not completely perfect and has some pros and cons listed below:

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	Yes (US, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, and Australia).

If you’re a classic movie enthusiast and don’t want to miss watching any of the cult classics, Tubi is for you. It is one of the best websites for free movies because you can easily find any blockbuster movie on it with ease and even watch cinema from other countries, including Spain, France, Hong Kong, and many more.

Apart from the collection of movies, Tubi’s interface is phenomenal. However, there’s no way you can get rid of the ads, and it can only stream movies in 720P. Now, let’s take a look at some pros and cons I have jotted down.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

SolarMovie is relatively one of the best free websites to watch movies online but has gained enough popularity due to its vast library and customization options. You can sort the movies and TV shows according to the genre, country of origin, and launch date.

Not only this, you can even choose from various categories that include anime, fantasy, mythological, sci-fi, and more. However, the strong personalization and categorization of the platform can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, and the ads are way above my intolerance level. The pros and cons according to me are:

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	Yes (US Only)

Fandango at Home is one of the free movie streaming websites that are legitimate. Though it doesn’t have a vast library, the platform allows you to enjoy movies and TV shows for free even without too many ad interruptions.

Moreover, it comes with the option to buy or rent individual movies and TV shows at affordable rates. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

AZMovies is one of the best free movie sites that offers thousands of movies without charging a single penny from its users. Unfortunately, you won’t find any TV shows, and it has blocked most VPNs. 

Nevertheless, the interface of AZMovies is sleek and professional, and it comes with a well-organized library. Moreover, it too has some pros and cons.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	Depends	Geo-restricted	No

MrBundle.TV is not your usual movie streaming site, as it offers various sources from which you can enjoy specific TV shows and movies. If you wish to watch something but have no clue on which platform you can find it, this platform is for you.

Whether it’s a classic or the latest flick, MrBundle.TV will give you recommendations for everything you need to watch. However, it has a few pros and cons. 

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	Yes

FlixTor is the best website to watch free movies if you don’t want any ads or pop-ups to bother you. It has a smooth interface and allows you to watch the latest movies in high quality. Though watching a movie for free will make you wait for a few seconds, it’s totally worth it.  

To get its VIP membership, you just have to pay one time, and you can enjoy its updated catalog in HD. Take a look at its pros and cons:

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	Yes

If you’ve been searching for the best free websites to watch movies that don’t charge anything and have a minimum of ads, Stream4U is for you. With a vast collection of movies, it allows you to enjoy every single one in high quality and without the need for a sign-up. 

However, the site attributes pirated content, so be careful if pirated content is banned in your country. It has the following pros and cons:

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

Music HQ could be your go-to site to stream movies for free, and it doesn’t even require a signup. Though the name of the website sounds like a music streaming platform, it allows you to stream new and classic movies for free. 

With a commendable search engine, the site offers night mode and doesn’t have any pop-up ads. You can filter the movies according to the country and enjoy over 250,000 movies and TV series without any interruptions.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Yes
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes (US)

Peacock TV probably may not be among the best free websites to watch movies, but it’s hard to beat it when it comes to the variety of movies, live channels, and TV shows. The platform allows you to enjoy an ad-free experience (when upgraded) and has something for everyone.

If you like, you can sign up for its 7-day trial and purchase a subscription later. Whether it’s movies, TV shows, or live sports, you can enjoy them on Peacock without any pop-ups. Nevertheless, it has some pros and cons listed below:

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	4K	Geo-restricted	No

Wait a second, who isn’t aware of YouTube today? It is definitely the largest video streaming platform on the internet. You may not find any official sources claiming that you can watch movies for free, but I found multiple channels that post full-length movies and TV shows. Moreover, it also offers you built-in YouTube parental controls to keep your children safe.

However, the platform is only good for streaming old titles, as you’ll not find any new movies or shows.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

A huge collection of movies and shows, free of charge, easy navigation, personalization features, and a friendly interface—what else do you want from a streaming site? 

YesMovies has it all, and the only thing I found questionable was the ads. The search bar of this site works brilliantly, and you can easily switch between movies and TV shows. Moreover, the platform allows you to enjoy shows from other languages like Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, and French.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

The Internet Archive is like a treat to the golden-age media fanatics. It is an authorized platform and offers tons of classic flicks available in the public domain that require no distribution rights. 

Not only shows and movies, you can find a variety of digital content on this site, including books and images. You might find it hard to believe, but the site shows no ads at all. However, there are no releases available outside the public domain.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

When it comes to streaming websites that offer high-quality streaming with low ad intrusion, Afdah always gets a spot. With an extensive library of movies and TV shows, the site only shows pop-up ads occasionally. 

There’s one downside to using this platform and is that not many countries find it legal to use. So, be careful before using it if your country has banned such sites.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	480P	Geo-restricted	Yes

Pluto TV is owned by ViacomCBS, which means you get to enjoy numerous shows and movies offered by MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central for free. You can even use its app and enjoy the content with ease.

However, the ads appear in the middle of streaming, which I really found to be annoying. Also, the site doesn’t have high-quality streaming. 

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

YIFY TV is surely among the best websites for free streaming, as it has a substantial library and impressive interface. Whether you need to watch a popular movie or a rare one, you can easily find all the hidden gems on this platform.

However, I felt that the content sometimes took too long to load, and dealing with adult ads was intolerable. Moreover, it has too many risks, so you might want to consider YIFY alternatives.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes, to the US

Xumo Play (Xumo TV earlier) is one of the legal movie streaming sites that allows you to watch numerous movies and TV shows along with live content without charging a single penny and registration. 

The best thing about Xumo is that it features live content and even VOD. However, it is only available in the US, and its interface is pretty confusing.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	Yes, to the US

Bounce TV is a US-based movie streaming site that targets only African-American content. The platform will not bombard you with too many ads and allow you to stream content of high quality. 

The only downside that I found about this site was that it only focuses on one type of niche (Afro-American), regardless of the genre. 

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

Just like Bundle.TV, Yidio (short for Your Internet Video) is a streaming aggregator. Meaning, it will provide you with all the sources from where you can watch your favorite movies and shows. 

The good thing is that it mostly provides you with free sources. However, I felt like Yidio’s interface was a bit outdated.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

Vexmovies is one of the best free websites to watch movies for the fact that it offers a lot of TV shows and movies in HD. You can categorize the content genre, year of release, trending, and according to the alphabetical order.

Though the site is legal and even has the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) badge, I found several malicious links.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

TinyZone is a pop-up-driven website like many other entries on this list, but it kind of rips off YouTube’s interface. With an easy-to-navigate and smooth interface, you can easily find an extensive collection of both movies and TV shows.

Even if your connection is slow, the site won’t take too much to load content and incorporates little to no buffering. However, it has enabled several spammy notifications on my desktop.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

Movies Found Online is one of the movie streaming sites that only offers public domain movies. So, if you wish to enjoy a cult classic or independent film, this platform is the best for you. 

Apart from that, you can even enjoy animated films, documentaries, stand-up comedy, and TV series. Sometimes, the search box will not work as effectively as you expect it to.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	No	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

Kanopy is one of the most interesting movie streaming sites that allows you to watch your favorite flicks for free. The only thing that makes it unique is that it will need your library card to access it, and this card can be the one given by your university or even a public library. 

Moreover, the platform is completely legit and charges nothing to access its vast collection of movies. Kanopy is available worldwide, so it’s possible it will accept your library or university card. 

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P, 4K	Geo-restricted	No

FMovies is undoubtedly a very popular movie streaming platform, with more than a million users visiting it every month. The thing that impresses me the most is that it allows you to watch movies in 4K without charging anything.

However, there were a few downsides I found. For example, FMovies shows a lot of ads, and it doesn’t prioritize movies well. 

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

If you’ve been searching for the best free websites to watch movies with a simple interface, go for MoviesJoy. Its extensive library contains more than 12,000 films and TV shows, and you can enjoy them on any of your devices. 

From old-time classics to the latest blockbusters, you can watch anything on this platform, and it doesn’t feature any popups.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

StreamLord is one of the virtually ad-free websites that allows you to watch the latest flicks and TV shows in high quality. There are no ads to disturb you when you’re enjoying your streaming, and there’s no need to create an account.

However, you’ll have to be a bit careful when you come across an ad while browsing the platform because they are often malicious.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes (to the US)

The Roku Channel is a streaming platform that offers Roku originals and several other movies and shows for free. You can use this site on your PC and even install the app on your smartphone or tablet to stream the content.

The only downside is that the Roku Channel is only available in the US, so you might need to use a VPN to run it in your region.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes

PrimeWire has proven itself to be the perfect replacement for many premium streaming platforms. The reason is it has a massive collection of movies available to stream in HD. It keeps on updating the collection and has been around for a while without facing any kind of downfall. 

Nevertheless, the site works by providing copies and mirrors of the content, so be careful while using it as there’s a risk of unwanted malware.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	Yes (to the US)

Midnight Pulp (earlier CONtv) is a unique moving streaming site that caters to the fans of Comic Con. You can watch movies, TV series, anime, cult films, and classic martial arts films.

Moreover, the site is completely free and doesn’t even need you to sign up. So, if you wish to watch movies online on free websites in the US only, you should include Midnight Pulp on your list.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

Anime is the latest trend, followed by several “Otakus” all over the world, and one of the best websites to stream anime films and TV shows is undoubtedly Crunchyroll. Apart from movies and shows, you can also enjoy manga, news, and even games.

However, the platform shows a lot of ads but offers a way to get rid of them, and that is buying a subscription. 

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

With a low ad-intrusion and smooth playback, Vumoo allows you to stream the latest releases in the best quality possible. There’s no need to pay for anything and not even sign up, just search for your favorite movie and start streaming it. 

However, you’ll often come across pop-up ads that create a risk of potential malware attacks. 

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P, 1080P	Geo-restricted	No

Plex is a mobile-friendly site that is compatible with many other devices as well. You can watch TV shows, movies, and live TV for free, and there’s no need to create an account. 

However, using a VPN is mandatory, and you’ll have to withstand a bit of advertising that may ruin your movie streaming experience. Also, the content here is limited as compared to other platforms.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

MyFlixer is another free movie streaming platform that allows you to set screen resolutions for the content you’d like to watch. You can even sort the movies according to their IMDB rating, and a slick user interface will enhance your experience for sure. 

Though the platform is not ad-free, you won’t be bothered much due to its neat interface. 

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	Cam, TS, 720p	Geo-restricted	No

As the name suggests, WatchFree is one of the best free movie streaming sites that allows you to watch the latest Hollywood movies for free. Believe me, I had to deal with two constantly appearing pop-up ads just to access its search bar. 

The navigation is simple, and you’ll have to use a VPN to access the site. 

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

SFlix is a bit newer to the free streaming universe but aims to offer the best possible user experience. It follows the method of showing horizontal reels of movie posters but lacks filters to shortlist your choices.

When it comes to ad annoyance, you’ll have to deal with at least one pop-up with each click. 

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

HiMovies is also a new site and gives a smooth experience to its users. The best thing about this site is it supports Chromecast, which means you can stream content on your TV. 

Coming to the negatives, some of the links were not working, maybe because the site is new. Also, you may need a VPN to access the content on this site.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

1HD may seem like a fully licensed streaming platform, but it’s not. Its slick UI and fewer ads as compared to other entries make it an excellent choice for those who wish to watch and download content for free. 

Moreover, once you select a stream, you’ll get all the required information, like resolution labels, quality level, and more.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720p,1080p, HD	Geo-restricted	No

LosMovies will surely give you a stress-free experience, as you’ll find no annoying redirects, ads, or popups. With each option, you get relevant information about movie ratings, cast, genre, and directors, so that you can decide easily. 

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720p,1080p, HD	Geo-restricted	No

Freevee is one of the legal movie streaming platforms, as it is owned by Amazon, and it’s free of cost. With this, you don’t have to worry about the legality of the content unless and until you’re prepared to deal with advertisements.

However, there’s not much content when compared to its competitors.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	Yes (Australia)

SBS On Demand is another legal website that belongs to the Australian broadcaster SBS. Hence, you’ll need an Australian VPN server to access this site and enjoy movies for free. Apart from that, it needs you to create an account before you begin your search. 

Moreover, SBS On Demand regularly updates its content and even offers some hidden gems that aren’t available elsewhere.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

If you’re a classic flick fanatic, FilmRise is the streaming platform you need. There are a ton of classic movies to be found, especially from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. With easy navigation and minimal ads, FilmRise gives an amazing experience.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes (to Germany, the UK, US, Canada, and France.)

Filmzie offers a unique collection of movies because most of the flicks available are coming from budding filmmakers in the industry. It supports multiple devices and is also available through an app compatible with Android and iOS devices. 

As the movies are rare, you may have to compromise with the production quality. 

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	Yes (to the US)

If you prefer to watch Asian shows and movies, there’s no better streaming site than Rakuten Viki. It offers a lot of content from China, Korea, and Japan, with most of it available for free. This is because there’s some paid content as well on this site.

Moreover, the website is designed well and is pretty easy to use, which makes it similar to popular platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

If you wish to watch the latest flicks as soon as they’re available, SpaceMov is the right platform for you. Though the site offers pirated streaming, it allows you to watch shows and movies in 1080p without subscribing.

The only thing that separates SpaceMov from other entries on this list is the “Watch Trailer,” which gives a quick synopsis of the movie.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P, 1080P	Geo-restricted	No

Stremio is a popular movie streaming platform that even offers an app with all the required features. Its extensive movie library consists of almost every recognized Hollywood title and TV show. 

All you need to do is search for it and select the link that will begin the streaming for you. You can choose the streaming quality from 720P to 1080P and use the Discover tab to find new content.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	No

TorHD is one of the websites that provides almost every movie title you need to watch. However, unlike all movie streaming sites, it only allows you to download the content instead of online streaming. Just click on the link provided, and you can download the file via torrent or the magnet link. 

On the downside, the site is full of clickbait ads, but they can be blocked using an AdBlocker.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

The name of this website is enough to tell you what it has to offer. UWatchFree could be your go-to destination for streaming recently released and classical movies for free. Though the site has been distributing illegal movies since its inception, it is quite popular among users. 

Apart from Hollywood flicks, you can enjoy cinema in other languages: Tamil, Hindi, and Bengali.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

VidCloud offers the newest releases without charging a penny and sorts them well according to their IMDB rating. You can easily stream your favorite flick in decent quality and surely be impressed with the site’s response time. However, VidCloud is not legal in many countries, due to which you may need a VPN.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

Last but not least on this list, we have ZMovies. The platform comes with a unique layout and an effective search button that helps you stream any Hollywood or Bollywood movie with ease. 

It even displays relevant information just by navigating the cursor on the thumbnail, like the release date, genre, summary, trailer link, and streaming link. 

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P and 1080P	Geo-restricted	No

Cinema Deck is another website to watch movies and TV shows for free. Right on the home page, you’ll find a search bar along with different types of streaming content available.

From different types of movies and various genres of shows to random videos and various channels, it offers a lot. However, you may get annoyed with the ads placed inside site boxes.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not available
Streaming quality	720P	Geo-restricted	No

LookMovie2 has recently become pretty popular among movie maniacs. It has a big library of content, which includes over 50,000 movies and TV shows.

Apart from that, it has search filters that let you find the desired movies or shows without much trouble. Here you can also save the movies to watch later and favorites and even download them if you want to watch them on the go.

Ad annoyance	Very Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available (Only allows browsing)
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes

123Movies was one of the popular websites that operated from Vietnam and let you stream movies free of charge. Though later, it was shut down in 2018 by the authorities because of some copyright and piracy issues, you can still access it through clone sites and proxies.

Apart from that, it allows you to download movies in HD, though you need to be careful with that since it can cause you legal problems.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P and 1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes

If you are looking for an HD-quality viewing experience, Putlocker is a great choice. Here you can find movies based on genre, country, and even IMDB ratings. 

Other than that, you can choose various servers and even save the movies to Favorites. If you like to watch shows on the go, simply install the Android app on your device.

Ad annoyance	Mid	Sign-up	Not required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P and HD	Geo-restricted	No

I’ve been using Soap2Day for a while, and I think it’s pretty good. It has a vast library of movies, TV shows, documentaries, etc. that is categorized into movies, shows, episodes, genres, and so on.

There is also an AI Search feature on the site that makes use of artificial intelligence and lets you find hidden gems and the latest releases. 

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P, 1080P, and HD	Geo-restricted	Yes

GoMovies is yet another Vietnam-based website that rose to fame with 123Movies, MeMovies, and GoStream. Similar to those, it was also shut down by the officials. However, it is still available through proxies and clone sites.

It has a wide collection of movies and TV shows, be it the latest release or the classics from decades ago. It also has a big collection of HD movies, so you don’t need to worry about the quality.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080p and HD	Geo-restricted	Yes

Just as the name suggests, Movies4UFree allows you to stream movies for free. If you often end up with nothing to watch, this site could be a lifesaver.

It has a search filter and various tags based on genre and release year that let you explore the desired movie without any need to run amok on the site. 

Ad annoyance	Mid	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P, 1080p, and HD	Geo-restricted	Yes

123Chill is probably the most simple streaming site you’ll come across on the internet. It mainly offers action, horror, and comedy genres, so if you are a fan of these, you might want to give it a try.

Here, you can find everything from the latest Hollywood releases to the blockbusters from the 90s. However, it’s illegal to use the 123Chilli in many countries, so make sure to be careful!

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P and HD	Geo-restricted	Yes

HDToday is yet another free streaming site that has over 10,000 movies and TV series that require no charges or registration whatsoever. Here the content is categorized based on genre, country, movies, TV shows, and IMDB, so you look for movies easily.

If you like, you can also enter the particular keywords into the search filter to find what you’re looking for. Apart from that, since most of the content here is available in HD, you’re bound to have quality time.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes

With over 10,000 free movies and TV shows, FlixHD is undoubtedly a popular site among cinephiles. The plus point here is that you get a Filter feature that lets you sort movies and shows based on content type, video quality, release year, genre, and country.

Other than that, if you like to watch movies on the go, you can install the Android app on your device or make use of the download feature.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not available
Streaming quality	480p and 720P	Geo-restricted	Yes

Similar to other free streaming sites, BMovies is also completely free, and there’s no need to register to stream your favorite movies and series. It also offers multiple servers and makes sure the video quality remains the same throughout the movie.

However, the redirects on BMovies are so frequent that it ended up frustrating me, so I would like to give you a heads-up.

Ad annoyance	Mid	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not available
Streaming quality	1080P and HD	Geo-restricted	Yes

Since CineB has a similar layout to FlixHD and HDToday, you won’t have much trouble while looking for your favorite series. The streaming experience here is also pretty smooth and comfortable since you get high-quality video and audio.

The site claims that you can download videos to watch later, though I advise you to abstain from it since it can cause you legal troubles.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	720P and 1080P	Geo-restricted	Yes

If we are talking about free movie streaming sites, we can’t possibly miss out on HydraFlix. It has an amazing advanced search filter that lets you sort out movies based on release year, country, language, and video quality.

It has a slick layout and is also easy to navigate. However, I advise you to be careful of the redirects, as those are pretty frequent here.

Ad annoyance	Low	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Available
Streaming quality	720P and 1080P	Geo-restricted	No

If you are a big fan of Western action, horror, and thrillers, Fawesome TV is the one for you. The best part about this site is that it’s ad-free. Moreover, it supports legal streaming and offers authorized content, so you don’t need to worry about your safety while streaming.

On top of that, it is compatible with almost every device and OTT platform, so you can have a memorable streaming time. 

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P and HD	Geo-restricted	Yes

1movies has over 30,000 movies and TV shows, meaning that you won’t be bored here. It has various tags on the top of the page that lets you explore content based on country, genre, release year, movies, and TV shows.

However, I think the only disappointing part here is that it requires registration because it can cause privacy risks.

Ad annoyance	High	Sign-up	Not Required
VPN compatibility	Yes	App	Not Available
Streaming quality	1080P and HD	Geo-restricted	Yes

If you are a fan of Asian movies, series, and reality shows, you must give Dramacool a try. Although Dramacool is mostly popular for dramas, you can watch the latest movies from most Asian countries like Japan, China, South Korea, etc.

Though its original site was unfortunately shut down a while ago, you can still access Dramacool through proxies and clone sites.

Is it Safe for Kids to Use Free Streaming Sites?

No, it’s not safe for kids to use free streaming sites without parental supervision since the free sites are often unauthorized and can expose kids to malicious ads and sometimes inappropriate content.

If your kids end up accessing the site, they might click on the pop-ups or allow permissions to send notifications, which can lead to their device being infected with malware and ransomware.
So, if your children want to use these sites to watch their favorite series or movies, make sure they are under your supervision. However, if it’s not possible, install parental controls on your child’s device or get help from third-party apps like mSpy or Net Nanny.

Is It Legal to Use Movie Streaming Sites? 

There can be several instances when you come across an amazing movie streaming site and wonder if the site is legal or not. Nevertheless, keep in your mind that, offering content for free is not always illegal.

As long as you have permission to view the content on any website, it is said to be a legal activity. The only problem is with how the website obtains its content. For example, distributing copyrighted content without rights or permissions is illegal for sure. So, if your country has strict piracy laws, browsing such websites will make you accused of piracy. 

In the US, watching or downloading pirated content is a punishable offense, as mentioned in 18 U.S. Code § 2319, Criminal infringement of a copyright. 

Hence, it is better to avoid watching content on illegal sites, or if you’re using one already, use a VPN.

Why You Should Use a VPN to Run Movie Streaming Sites?

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) enhances your online privacy and security while browsing the internet. It encrypts your internet connection and maintains your anonymity online. Apart from that, the other reasons why you should use a VPN are:

• It protects your personal information from unauthorized sources that can use it for illegal purposes.
• It masks your IP address so that no one can know your private information or access your IP address.
• It allows access to geo-restricted content that helps you stream content on several restricted websites without worrying about legal issues.