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[Updated: 4/3/25]
Apps and sites like Crackle, Freevee, Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi, Vudu and YouTube all have free movies online for you to stream. The only catch: You have to watch ads. On the plus side, while there are commercial interruptions, the movies are not edited for content like they are on broadcast channels. Which means you can still watch uncut movies and with fewer total interruptions than television airings.
And did we mention the movies were free?
Which movies should you watch, though, now that you know where to find them? Rotten Tomatoes did some digging and sorted through the free movie catalogs of Peacock, Fandango At Home, Tubi, YouTube, and Crackle to find the 100 best movies available to watch for free right now. These films, all Fresh on the Tomatometer, include Oscar winners, blockbusters, comedy classics, informative documentaries, and family favorites — all available to watch for free.
Check out our list of the Freshest movies to watch free online to find something new without paying rental or subscription fees.
Newly added: The Addams Family (1991), Addams Family Values, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Bill and Ted Face the Music, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Cinema Paradiso, The Conversation, Cyrano, Fighting with My Family, Hoosiers, Hunt for Red October, Jurassic Park, Major League, Miss You Already, Mean Girls, Nanook of the North, An Officer and a Gentleman, The Peanuts Movie, Postcards from the Edge, Rango, Serenity, Rush Hour, Safety Last!, The School of Rock, Sense and Sensibility, Selena, Submarine, To Live and Die in LA
The Addams Family (1991)
67%
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Addams Family Values (1993)
75%
Critics Consensus: New, well-developed characters add dimension to this batty satire, creating a comedy much more substantial than the original.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
83%
Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)
83%
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
69%
Critics Consensus: Overblown in the best sense of the word, Francis Ford Coppola’s vision of Bram Stoker’s Dracula rescues the character from decades of campy interpretations — and features some terrific performances to boot.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Cinema Paradiso (1988)
91%
Critics Consensus: Cinema Paradiso is a life-affirming ode to the power of youth, nostalgia, and the the movies themselves.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The Conversation (1974)
93%
Critics Consensus: This tense, paranoid thriller presents Francis Ford Coppola at his finest — and makes some remarkably advanced arguments about technology’s role in society that still resonate today.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Fighting With My Family (2019)
93%
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
88%
Critics Consensus: Perfectly cast and packed with suspense, The Hunt for Red October is an old-fashioned submarine thriller with plenty of firepower to spare.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Jurassic Park (1993)
91%
Critics Consensus: Jurassic Park is a spectacle of special effects and life-like animatronics, with some of Spielberg’s best sequences of sustained awe and sheer terror since Jaws.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Major League (1989)
83%
Miss You Already (2015)
71%
Critics Consensus: Miss You Already isn’t shy about going for filmgoers’ tear ducts, but its solid script and talented cast are often powerful enough to make up for its more manipulative moments
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Mean Girls (2004)
84%
Critics Consensus: Elevated by a brilliant screenplay and outstanding ensemble cast, Mean Girls finds fresh, female-fronted humor in the high school experience.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Nanook of the North (1922)
100%
Critics Consensus: An enthralling documentary and a visual feat, Nanook of the North fascinates with its dramatic depiction of life in an extremely hostile environment.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
79%
Critics Consensus: Old-fashioned without sacrificing its characters to simplicity, An Officer and a Gentleman successfully walks the fine line between sweeping romance and melodrama.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The Peanuts Movie (2015)
87%
Critics Consensus: The Peanuts Movie offers a colorful gateway into the world of its classic characters and a sweetly nostalgic — if relatively unambitious — treat for the adults who grew up with them.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Postcards From the Edge (1990)
83%
Critics Consensus: Uniting a pair of powerhouse talents with a smart, sharply written script, Postcards from the Edge makes compelling drama out of reality-inspired trauma.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Safety Last (1923)
97%
Critics Consensus: Persuasive enough to give audiences acrophobia when they aren’t laughing at Harold Lloyd’s antics, Safety Last! is a marvel of visual effects and slapstick comedy.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
The School of Rock (2003)
92%
Critics Consensus: Black’s exuberant, gleeful performance turns School of Rock into a hilarious, rocking good time.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
97%
Critics Consensus: Sense and Sensibility is an uncommonly deft, very funny Jane Austen adaptation, marked by Emma Thompson’s finely tuned performance.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Submarine (2010)
88%
Critics Consensus: Funny, stylish, and ringing with adolescent truth, Submarine marks Richard Ayoade as a talent to watch.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
88%
The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
75%
Critics Consensus: Drawing deep from the classic Raiders of the Lost Ark playbook, Steven Spielberg has crafted another spirited, thrilling adventure in the form of Tintin.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
After Yang (2021)
89%
Critics Consensus: Although its reach occasionally exceeds its grasp, After Yang yields rich rewards for those willing to settle into its low-key wavelength.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
64%
Critics Consensus: Though lightweight and silly, The Brady Bunch Movie still charms as homage to the 70s sitcom.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The End of the Tour (2015)
92%
Critics Consensus: Brilliantly performed and smartly unconventional, The End of the Tour pays fitting tribute to a singular talent while offering profoundly poignant observations on the human condition.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Legally Blonde (2001)
72%
Critics Consensus: Though the material is predictable and formulaic, Reese Witherspoon’s funny, nuanced performance makes this movie better than it would have been otherwise.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV, Tubi April 30
Red Rocket (2021)
90%
Critics Consensus: Led by Simon Rex’s magnetic performance, Red Rocket is another vibrant, ground-level look at modern American life from director/co-writer Sean Baker.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
School Ties (1992)
61%
Critics Consensus: Led by an A+ cast, the road to School Ties is paved with good intentions that are somewhat marred by the honorable yet heavy-handed message against intolerance.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
A Simple Plan (1998)
91%
Critics Consensus: A Simple Plan is a riveting crime thriller full of emotional tension.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Snowpiercer (2013)
94%
Critics Consensus: Snowpiercer offers an audaciously ambitious action spectacular for filmgoers numb to effects-driven blockbusters.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Top Secret! (1984)
77%
Critics Consensus: Top Secret! finds the team of Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker sending up everything from spy movies to Elvis musicals with reckless, loony abandon.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
First Blood (1982)
86%
Critics Consensus: Much darker and more sensitive than the sequels it spawned, First Blood is a thrilling survival adventure that takes full advantage of Sylvester Stallone’s acting skills.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
91%
La La Land (2016)
91%
Critics Consensus: La La Land breathes new life into a bygone genre with thrillingly assured direction, powerful performances, and an irresistible excess of heart.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Paddington 2 (2017)
99%
Critics Consensus: Paddington 2 honors its star’s rich legacy with a sweet-natured sequel whose adorable visuals are matched by a story perfectly balanced between heartwarming family fare and purely enjoyable all-ages adventure.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Queen of Versailles (2012)
95%
Critics Consensus: The Queen of Versailles is a timely, engaging, and richly drawn portrait of the American Dream improbably composed of equal parts compassion and schadenfreude.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Monster's Ball (2001)
85%
Critics Consensus: Somber and thought provoking, Monster’s Ball has great performances all around.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Nosferatu (1922)
97%
Critics Consensus: One of the silent era’s most influential masterpieces, Nosferatu‘s eerie, gothic feel — and a chilling performance from Max Schreck as the vampire — set the template for the horror films that followed.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Galaxy Quest (1999)
90%
Critics Consensus: Intelligent and humorous satire with an excellent cast — no previous Trekkie knowledge needed to enjoy this one.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The Spanish Prisoner (1998)
89%
Critics Consensus: The Spanish Prisoner delivers just what fans of writer-director David Mamet expect: a smart, solidly constructed drama that keeps viewers guessing… and entertained along the way.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
All Is Lost (2013)
95%
Critics Consensus: Anchored by another tremendous performance in a career full of them, All Is Lost offers a moving, eminently worthwhile testament to Robert Redford’s ability to hold the screen.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Arbitrage (2012)
87%
Critics Consensus: Arbitrage is both a tense thriller and a penetrating character study, elevated by the strength of a typically assured performance from Richard Gere.
Where to Stream: On Tubi May 1
The Matador (2005)
75%
Critics Consensus: This humorously amoral, oddball comic thriller features strong performances by Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear as a flamboyant, aging hit-man and an out of work suburban businessman, respectively.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
69%
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
88%
Critics Consensus: Hollywood Shuffle overcomes budgetary constraints with sharp humor and infectious energy, heralding the arrival of an exciting new filmmaking talent in the bargain.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)
98%
Critics Consensus: My Beautiful Laundrette is fast and all over the place because it has so much to say, and show, including a highly watchable fresh-faced Daniel Day-Lewis.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Moonstruck (1987)
90%
Critics Consensus: Led by energetic performances from Nicolas Cage and Cher, Moonstruck is an exuberantly funny tribute to love and one of the decade’s most appealing comedies.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Ghost World (2001)
93%
Critics Consensus: With acerbic wit, Terry Zwigoff fashions Daniel Clowes’ graphic novel into an intelligent, comedic trip through deadpan teen angst.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The Red Violin (1998)
73%
Critics Consensus: A symphony of storytelling whose lulls lead to satisfying crescendos, The Red Violin weaves a centuries-long saga with the journey of a single instrument.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Point Break (1991)
70%
Critics Consensus: Absurd, over-the-top, and often wildly entertaining, Point Break is here to show you that the human spirit is still alive.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Sliding Doors (1998)
65%
Critics Consensus: Despite the gimmicky feel of the split narratives, the movie is watch-able due to the winning performances by the cast
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Spring (2014)
85%
Critics Consensus: Rich in atmosphere and intelligence, Spring is a singular horror film with a sneaky, lingering impact.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
The Endless (2017)
91%
Critics Consensus: The Endless benefits from its grounded approach to an increasingly bizarre story, elevated by believable performances by filmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead.
Where to Stream: Peacock
The Last Seduction (1994)
94%
Critics Consensus: Like Body Heat, The Last Seduction updates film noir techniques for a modern era, imbuing this erotic film with ’90s snark.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Jeffrey (1995)
71%
Critics Consensus: Jeffrey offends as readily as it amuses, but an outstanding performance from Patrick Stewart keeps it from going completely off the rails.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
On Golden Pond (1981)
91%
Critics Consensus: Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn are a wondrous duo in On Golden Pond, a wistful drama that movingly explores the twilight years of a loving marriage.
Where to Stream: Crackle
Starred Up (2013)
99%
Critics Consensus: Smart, hard-hitting, and queasily realistic, Starred Up is an instant classic of U.K. prison cinema.
Where to Stream: Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi, Fandango at Home
Time Is Illmatic (2014)
98%
Critics Consensus: Comprehensive yet brisk, Nas: Time Is Illmatic offers an absorbing look at a hip-hop classic and the life of the artist who made it.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Short Term 12 (2013)
98%
Critics Consensus: Short Term 12 is an emphatic, revealing drama that pulls audiences into the perspective of neglected youths.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home, Tubi
Being Evel (2015)
97%
Critics Consensus: Insightful and swiftly paced, Being Evel is an entertaining, well-crafted overview of an unforgettable character.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
95%
Critics Consensus: George A. Romero’s debut set the template for the zombie film, and features tight editing, realistic gore, and a sly political undercurrent.
Where to Stream: Crackle, Fandango at Home, Peacock, Tubi
Holy Motors (2012)
92%
Critics Consensus: Mesmerizingly strange and willfully perverse, Holy Motors offers an unforgettable visual feast alongside a spellbinding — albeit unapologetically challenging — narrative.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Super Size Me (2004)
92%
Critics Consensus: Entertaining doc about the adverse effects of eating fast food.
Where to Stream: Peacock
Panic (2000)
91%
Critics Consensus: This quirky little film about a gangster in therapy feels fresh and well-crafted.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Transsiberian (2008)
91%
Critics Consensus: Traditional in form yet effective in execution, this taut thriller updates the “danger on a train” scenario with atmospheric sense.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Turbo Kid (2015)
91%
Critics Consensus: A nostalgic ode to kids’ movies of yesteryear, Turbo Kid eyes the past through an entertaining — albeit surprisingly gory — postmodern lens.
Where to Stream: Peacock, Tubi, Fandango at Home
The Messenger (2009)
90%
Critics Consensus: A dark but timely subject is handled deftly by writer/directer Owen Moverman and superbly acted by Woody Harrleson and Ben Foster.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Better Watch Out (2016)
89%
Critics Consensus: Carried by its charismatic young cast, Better Watch Out is an adorably sinister holiday horror film.
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
84%
Battle Royale (2000)
90%
Critics Consensus: Battle Royale is a controversial and violent parable of adolescence, heightening teenage melodrama with life-or-death stakes.
Where to Stream: Tubi May 1
Bernie (2011)
88%
Critics Consensus: Richard Linklater’s Bernie is a gently told and unexpectedly amusing true-crime comedy that benefits from an impressive performance by Jack Black.
Where to Stream: Crackle, Amazon Free, Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi, Fandango at Home
Goodnight Mommy (2014)
85%
Critics Consensus: Dark, violent, and drenched in dread, Goodnight Mommy is perfect for extreme horror enthusiasts — or filmgoers who prefer to watch between splayed fingers
Where to Stream: Tubi
The Proposition (2005)
86%
Critics Consensus: Brutal, unflinching, and violent, but thought-provoking and with excellent performances, this Australian western is the one of the best examples of the genre to come along in recent times.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Wendy and Lucy (2008)
86%
Critics Consensus: Michelle Williams gives a heartbreaking performance in Wendy and Lucy, a timely portrait of loneliness and struggle.
Where to Stream: Tubi
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014)
84%
Critics Consensus: Every bit as good-natured as longtime fans might hope, I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story offers heartwarming behind-the-scenes perspective on a cultural icon.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Listen Up Philip (2014)
82%
Critics Consensus: As thought-provoking as it is uncompromising, Listen Up Philip finds writer-director Alex Ross Perry taking a creative step forward while hearkening back to classic neurotic comedies of ’70s cinema.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Nothing but the Truth (2008)
82%
Critics Consensus: A well-crafted political thriller, Nothing But the Truth features a strong cast that helps the real-life drama make an effortless transition to the big screen.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
80%
Zero Charisma (2013)
77%
Critics Consensus: Zero Charisma takes a refreshingly empathetic — and often quite funny — look at characters historically marginalized as one-dimensional archetypes.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Rampart (2011)
73%
Critics Consensus: Rampart sends viewers plummeting into a nihilistic hell of its protagonist’s creation, yet Woody Harrelson’s performance in the central role is too magnetic to dismiss.
Where to Stream: Amazon Free, Crackle, Fandago at Home, Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi
The Illusionist (2006)
73%
Critics Consensus: The Illusionist is an engrossing, well-crafted story of mystery, magic and intrigue that is certain to enchant, if not hypnotize, audiences.
Where to Stream: Amazon Free,Tubi, Fandango at Home, Peacock, Pluto TV, YouTube
Afternoon Delight (2013)
66%
Critics Consensus: Afternoon Delight‘s uncertain tone is entertainingly offset by smart dialogue and standout starring work from Kathryn Hahn.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
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