There are several free online movie streaming sites for watching tv shows, movies, and documentaries but they aren’t all worthy of entrusting your data. A few of them are also illegal sites.
Today’s article presents you a list of the most credible online sources for streaming movies and TV shows in different qualities. The best of them offer subtitles in different languages, light/dark mode, account registration, and a beautiful user interface.

They all feature a simple beautiful user interface (except #9 and 10) and a responsive media player with volume, caption, and display settings, links to important pages e.g. privacy policy, and sometimes ads. This list does not include the obvious options like YouTube or Amazon especially since they don’t always have the latest movies and TV shows you might be interested in watching.
Pluto TV
One itch most streaming services just don’t scratch is the need to channel surf like you can on cable television. That’s where Pluto TV comes in. Pluto TV features tons of free movies, TV shows, and cartoons online and through the Pluto TV app, but it presents them in a way that’s more akin to classic cable.
Pluto TV has a section where you can stream content on-demand, but it also features more than 250 channels that you can tune in to watch at previously scheduled times. Naturally, that comes with a few downsides, but if you are looking for a nigh one-to-one replacement for your existing cable service, Pluto TV has you covered.
Now streaming:
- Platoon
- The Dictator
- Labor Day
Movies Found Online
The name says it all. Movies Found Online doesn’t host its own content, but instead, the website embeds free movies and videos from other sites into one location. Nearly everything on this website is independently made, and the selection features movies, documentaries, and even short films. The website has a somewhat limited library compared to other sites on this list, but if you are looking for something out of the ordinary, you just might find something on Movies Found Online.
Just be sure to keep your ad blocker on, Movies Found Online is prone to pop-ups here and there.
Now streaming:
- The Expendables
- Skywatch
- Pandemic
Plex
Plex is a useful tool for people who want to be able to access their personal media library from anywhere in the world. But that’s not all it does. Recently, Plex released its own online ad-support media library, so users can watch tons of free movies online without having their own collection.
This selection of free content fits seamlessly within the existing Plex interface so that you can access it either from the app or within a browser. Whether you’re already a longtime Plex user or you’ve never even heard of it, this new movie selection is worth a look.
Now streaming:
- Annie
- The Other Guys
- Zodiac
Popcornflix
Popcornflix is a simple and straightforward video streaming service to watch free movies online. It hosts tons of films, TV shows, and even viral videos from all over the web for your online viewing pleasure. The service has been around for nearly 10 years now, and the library has continually gotten better with age. It features a well-organized directory to easily peruse the various genres you are interested in, including new arrivals, foreign films, and even Popcornflix originals.
Now streaming:
- Grand Isle
- The Naked Gun 2 1/2
- Sunlight Jr.
Crackle
The Crackle streaming service feels like it has been around forever. It is one of the staples for budget-minded movie lovers looking for free online content. Like most other services on this list, it’s ad-supported, but Crackle’s library is more robust than some others, and it is available in your web browser and through various smart TV and mobile apps. Whether you like watching your movies on your TV, computer, or smartphone, Crackle is there waiting for you to give it a shot.
Now streaming:
- The Hurt Locker
- The Imitation Game
- Charlie’s Angels