In today's world of paid streaming services, it's refreshing to find free movie options. While not as convenient as Netflix or Max, free streaming sites offer a budget-friendly alternative for movie lovers. Most offer on-demand content, and because they're free, advertisements are a common feature.
With numerous options available, this guide focuses on safe and legal free streaming sites. Many illegal sites exist, but those listed here have legally acquired streaming rights.
Also, check out our guide on streaming services with free trials.
Best Free Streaming Sites in 2025
Sling TV Freestream
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Tubi TV
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Plex
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The Roku Channel
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Pluto TV (On Demand)
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Crackle
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Xumo Play
See it at Xumo
Sling TV FreeStream
Requiring account signup, Sling TV Freestream aggregates over 400 free channels and streaming services. It offers free live TV and on-demand content, catering to diverse tastes from anime to news.
The Roku Channel
Unique for its original content, The Roku Channel requires no signup. While its content library is smaller, it offers a curated selection, including the 2022 Weird Al movie and other Roku Originals.
Plex
Offering a wider selection of popular movies, Plex requires a quick sign-in (Google, Facebook, or Apple). It provides detailed movie information including cast, ratings, and reviews. Plex also offers a Media Server for organizing personal media.
Pluto TV
Pluto TV boasts a user-friendly interface resembling an interactive TV guide. No registration is needed to access its large movie catalog. While ad-supported, the ads are less intrusive than on some other platforms.
Tubi
Tubi's popularity is growing, offering a Netflix-like interface and a diverse movie selection, including horror, classics, and anime. Note that availability is limited to certain countries.
Crackle
Crackle features many lesser-known films and sequels, but its extensive library makes it worthwhile. Backed by Sony, it offers a higher level of trustworthiness and less frequent, less disruptive ads.
XUMO Play
XUMO Play provides both live TV and on-demand movies, offering a competitive selection. It features specialized movie lists and wide device compatibility.
More Free Movie Options
Free trials from services like Hulu (30-day, plan dependent), Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime Video (30-day) and Crunchyroll (7-day) offer another way to enjoy free movies.
