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[Updated: 1/9/25]
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: Bring It On, Carrie (1976), Chaplin, Chasing Amy, Dances with Wolves, Face/Off, Fargo, Fatal Attraction, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Get Shorty, Gone Baby Gone, Happy Gilmore, Hugo, The Last Dragon, The Lookout, Love & Mercy, Monster’s Ball, Nobody’s Fool (1994), Nosferatu (1922), Raging Bull, Rain Man, Saturday Night Fever, Shaun of the Dead, Taxi Driver, Thief, Total Recall (1990), 2001: A Space Odyssey, Wayne’s World 2, West Side Story (1961)
Bring It On (2000)
65%
Critics Consensus: Despite the formulaic, fluffy storyline, this movie is surprisingly fun to watch, mostly due to its high energy and how it humorously spoofs cheerleading instead of taking itself too seriously.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Chasing Amy (1997)
87%
Critics Consensus: Although Chasing Amy‘s depiction of queer sexuality is frustratingly clumsy, it handles an array of thorny themes with a mixture of sensitivity, raw honesty, and writer-director Kevin Smith’s signature raunchy humor.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Dances With Wolves (1990)
87%
Fatal Attraction (1987)
74%
Critics Consensus: A potboiler in the finest sense, Fatal Attraction is a sultry, juicy thriller that’s hard to look away from once it gets going.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
92%
Get Shorty (1995)
89%
Gone Baby Gone (2007)
94%
Critics Consensus: Ben Affleck proves his directing credentials in this gripping dramatic thriller, drawing strong performances from the excellent cast and bringing working-class Boston to the screen.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Happy Gilmore (1996)
62%
Critics Consensus: Those who enjoy Adam Sandler’s schtick will find plenty to love in this gleefully juvenile take on professional golf; those who don’t, however, will find it unfunny and forgettable.
Where to Stream: YouTube
The Last Dragon (1985)
61%
Critics Consensus: The Last Dragon is a flamboyant genre mashup brimming with style, romance, and an infectious fondness for kung fu, but audiences may find the tonal whiplash more goofy than endearing.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The Lookout (2007)
87%
Critics Consensus: The Lookout is a genuinely suspenseful and affecting noir due to the great ensemble cast and their complex, realistic characters.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Love & Mercy (2014)
89%
Critics Consensus: As unconventional and unwieldy as the life and legacy it honors, Love & Mercy should prove moving for Brian Wilson fans while still satisfying neophytes.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Monster's Ball (2001)
85%
Critics Consensus: Somber and thought provoking, Monster’s Ball has great performances all around.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Nobody's Fool (1994)
91%
Critics Consensus: It’s solidly directed by Robert Benton and stacked with fine performances from an impressive cast, but above all, Nobody’s Fool is a showcase for some of Paul Newman’s best late-period work.
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
Raging Bull (1980)
92%
Critics Consensus: Arguably Martin Scorsese’s and Robert De Niro’s finest film, Raging Bull is often painful to watch, but it’s a searing, powerful work about an unsympathetic hero.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
82%
Critics Consensus: Boasting a smart, poignant story, a classic soundtrack, and a starmaking performance from John Travolta, Saturday Night Fever ranks among the finest dramas of the 1970s.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
92%
Critics Consensus: Shaun of the Dead cleverly balances scares and witty satire, making for a bloody good zombie movie with loads of wit.
Where to Stream: YouTube
Taxi Driver (1976)
89%
Critics Consensus: A must-see film for movie lovers, this Martin Scorsese masterpiece is as hard-hitting as it is compelling, with Robert De Niro at his best.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Total Recall (1990)
82%
Critics Consensus: Under Paul Verhoeven’s frenetic direction, Total Recall is a fast-paced rush of violence, gore, and humor that never slacks.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
92%
Critics Consensus: One of the most influential of all sci-fi films — and one of the most controversial — Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 is a delicate, poetic meditation on the ingenuity — and folly — of mankind.
Where to Stream: Tubi
Wayne's World 2 (1993)
61%
Critics Consensus: The characters are still endearing, but the jokes in Wayne’s World 2 are more hit-and-miss the second time around.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
West Side Story (1961)
92%
Critics Consensus: Buoyed by Robert Wise’s dazzling direction, Leonard Bernstein’s score, and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics, West Side Story remains perhaps the most iconic of all the Shakespeare adaptations to visit the big screen.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Pulp Fiction (1994)
92%
Critics Consensus: Injecting its compendium of crime tales with the patois of everyday conversation, Pulp Fiction is a cinematic shot of adrenaline that cements writer-director Quentin Tarantino as an audacious purveyor of killer kino.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Good Will Hunting (1997)
97%
Critics Consensus: It follows a predictable narrative arc, but Good Will Hunting adds enough quirks to the journey — and is loaded with enough powerful performances — that it remains an entertaining, emotionally rich drama.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
The Accidental Tourist (1988)
82%
Critics Consensus: Generous with its characters’ foibles and virtues, The Accidental Tourist is a thoughtful drama vested with insight into the complications of relationships.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
American Flyers (1985)
70%
Critics Consensus: American Flyers shifts between family drama and cycling action gears with enough strength to make this inspirational sports picture more than pedestrian.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Forrest Gump (1994)
75%
Critics Consensus: Tom Hanks’ rigorously earnest performance keeps Forrest Gump sincere even when it gets glib with American history, making for a whimsical odyssey of debatable wisdom but undeniable heart.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
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
Hamlet (1996)
95%
Critics Consensus: Kenneth Branagh’s sprawling, finely textured adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece lives up to its source material, using strong performances and a sharp cinematic focus to create a powerfully resonant film that wastes none of its 246 minutes.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Ladyhawke (1985)
67%
Critics Consensus: There are pacing problems, but Ladyhawke has an undeniable romantic sweep that’s stronger than most fantasy epics of its ilk.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
The Master (2012)
85%
Critics Consensus: Smart and solidly engrossing, The Master extends Paul Thomas Anderson’s winning streak of challenging films for serious audiences.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Matchstick Men (2003)
83%
Critics Consensus: Breezy and well-acted, Matchstick Men focuses more on the characters than on the con.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
The Mission (1986)
63%
Critics Consensus: The Mission is a well-meaning epic given delicate heft by its sumptuous visuals and a standout score by Ennio Morricone, but its staid presentation never stirs an emotional investment in its characters.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Mission: Impossible (1996)
65%
Critics Consensus: Full of special effects, Brian DePalma’s update of Mission: Impossible has a lot of sweeping spectacle, but the plot is sometimes convoluted.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
71%
Critics Consensus: Fast-paced, with eye-popping stunts and special effects, the latest Mission: Impossible installment delivers everything an action fan could ask for. A thrilling summer popcorn flick.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
94%
Critics Consensus: Stylish, fast-paced, and loaded with gripping set pieces, the fourth Mission: Impossible is big-budget popcorn entertainment that really works.
Where to Stream: Pluto TV
Night Shift (1982)
93%
Critics Consensus: Night Shift bristles with pitch-perfect laughs thanks to Ron Howard’s snappy direction and a side-splitting turn from Michael Keaton.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
Oh, God! (1977)
72%
Critics Consensus: Oh, God!‘s Biblical playfulness makes for more cute farce than divine comedy, but George Burns’ sly performance as the Almighty gives this high concept gravitas.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
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
State and Main (2000)
85%
Critics Consensus: State and Main offers plenty of wit and laughs in its lampoons of the movie industry.
Where to Stream: Fandango at Home
The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
88%
Critics Consensus: Both a smart, suspenseful tale of intrigue and a sweeping romance, The Year of Living Dangerously features excellent performances from Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver as a pair of journalists covering political unrest in Indonesia.
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
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%
Critics Consensus: Sleek, stylish, and painlessly diverting, The Thomas Crown Affair is a remake of uncommon charm.
Where to Stream: On Tubi Jan 31
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
Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020)
99%
Critics Consensus: Powerfully acted and directed, Never Rarely Sometimes Always reaffirms writer-director Eliza Hittman as a filmmaker of uncommon sensitivity and grace.
Where to Stream: Amazon free with ads
The Invisible Man (2020)
91%
Critics Consensus: Smart, well-acted, and above all scary, The Invisible Man proves that sometimes, the classic source material for a fresh reboot can be hiding in plain sight.
Where to Stream: Amazon free with ads
Moonstruck (1987)
89%
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
Citizenfour (2014)
96%
Critics Consensus: Part real-life thriller, part sobering examination of 21st century civil liberties, Citizenfour transcends ideology to offer riveting, must-see cinema.
Where to Stream: 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
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: Tubi, Fandago at Home
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: 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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