It’s easy to put your savings toward subscriptions to Netflix, Max, Peacock, Prime Video, and other paid streaming platforms, but if you’re on a budget, save money and sign up for an account on a free streaming service. You can also upload it.
While services like Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, and Amazon Freevee only require an email address to get started, Kanopy only asks for your local library card information. When you access these platforms, you can watch everything in their content library on demand and completely free of charge. However, with all services except Kanopy, you should be prepared to see some ads.
We’ve handpicked the best movies from each platform to save you time and effort. Everything on this list becomes available on the 1st of each month unless otherwise noted.
best free streaming services
Hamlet (canopy)
this hamlet The retelling stars Ethan Hawke, and instead of making him the Prince of Denmark, he becomes a New York filmmaker who takes on the burden of running the production company Denmark after his father’s death.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Tubi)
Michelle Yeoh has been in the spotlight again since her role in the Oscar-winning film. Everything, everywhere, all at once. However, it was in this film that for the first time she surprised the wide world with her martial arts skills and acting abilities.
Amelie (Freevie)
If you can’t spend spring in Paris, you can do the next best thing and see Amelie. Amelie devotes his life to the happiness of others, but he neglects his own happiness. Twenty years have passed since the original version was released, and director Jean-Pierre Jeunet has reflected on the film in an interview.
Lake house (Roku)
There’s more to this Korean movie remake than just magic realism. Sandra Bullock rents her lake house in 2006 and begins corresponding with Keanu Reeves, who lives in her 2004 via her mailbox.
Perks of being a wallflower (Tubi)
The wallflower in question gains a new perspective on life when she makes two friends who help her overcome her trauma. The film was written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, the author of the book on which it is based.
School of Rock (Pluto TV)
Jack Black would probably be a great teacher in real life, if an unexpected teaching call came along, as he was in School of Rock. Here he transitions from bar band guitarist to preparatory school music teacher.
Donut King (Canopy)
Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian immigrant who ran a chain of donut shops as California’s Donut King, was an American success story until he discovered gambling. This documentary combines live footage and animation to tell his story and help change the ending.
Editor’s picks
Terminator (Pluto TV)
Skynet isn’t as incredible as it was in 1984, when this movie was released, but it gave us an unforgettable catchphrase and a performance from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Earth Girls Are Kind (Canopy)
In Los Angeles in the 1980s, three aliens covered in primary-colored fluff go on a date after shedding their skin.
John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (Tubi)
john wick, John Wick: Chapter 2and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum All available to stream on Tubi. John Wick: Chapter 4 ” isn’t there, but you can rent it on Prime Video using the money you save from free streaming.
Rush Hour (Roku)
From here, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker begin their action-comedy duo as a Hong Kong inspector and an LAPD detective who must search for the kidnapped daughter of a Chinese diplomat.
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