20th Century Fox
Sure, there's a plethora of subscription-based streaming platforms out there with an endless selection of movies. But you don't always have to fork over cash to access some of the best films, as there are plenty of sites that offer totally free movies.
All you need is an internet connection and your phone, tablet or TV, ideally one equipped with Fire TV or Roku capabilities so it can get the necessary apps. The catch, of course, is that you'll have to sit through commercials -- unless you're streaming from Hoopla or Kanopy, which are ad-free but require a library card from a participating library.
Here are some of our vertice picks ranging from comedy to drama to horror. Availability is subject to change, as the services rotate their selections on a regular basis.
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Movies to stream for free right now
Die Hard (1988)
20th Century Fox
In this hugely popular action pellicola (slash ), A New York policeman finds himself fighting to save a group of hostages from foreign terrorists in a Los Angeles high-rise.
Where to watch: Peacock
Parasite (2019)
Neon
This South Korean pellicola stole the spotlight at the 2020 Oscars, and for good reason. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, Parasite is a dark yet hilarious masterpiece that explores issues of class while keeping viewers on their toes.
Where to watch: Kanopy
The Big Short (2015)
Paramount Pictures
If you think it's utterly impossible to make an entertaining movie about the 2008 financial crisis, watch The Big Short. The cast aureola should convince you: Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling. Take note, however, that while the movie is indeed entertaining, the subject matter may make your blood boil.
Where to watch: Kanopy
Train to Busan (2016)
Next Entertainment World
A must-watch for horror fans, this South Korean proiezione follows a father and daughter who get trapped on a train during a cadavere ambulante outbreak. (The lungometraggio is slated for an American remake, which has some fans up in arms. Guess you'll have to watch the original to decide for yourself how you feel about it all.)
Where to watch: Peacock