Sites like Crackle, IMDB, 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 Vudu, Tubi, IMDB, 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.
Just added: The Last Picture Show, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Once Upon a Time in the West, Sunset Boulevard, Bull Durham, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, La Bamba, Big Night, Bridge on the River Kwai, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Dead Man Walking, Good Hair, Sing Street, Carol, The Guard, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, An Inconvenient Truth, Midnight in Paris, Places in the Heart, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Train to Busan, Wargames, Little Women (1992), Sabrina, and The Squid and the Whale
100 FRESH FREE MOVIES TO WATCH ONLINE
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971) 100%
Critics Consensus: Making excellent use of its period and setting, Peter Bogdanovich’s small town coming-of-age story is a sad but moving classic filled with impressive performances.
Where to Stream: Crackle
NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC (2014) 100%
SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE (2015) 99%
Critics Consensus: Warm, funny, and brilliantly animated, Shaun the Sheep is yet another stop-motion jewel in Aardman’s family-friendly crown.
Where to Stream: Tubi
THE CONVERSATION (2020) 98%
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: Crackle
Critics Consensus: Stanley Kubrick’s brilliant Cold War satire remains as funny and razor-sharp today as it was in 1964.
Where to Stream: Crackle
INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956) 98%
Critics Consensus: One of the best political allegories of the 1950s, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is an efficient, chilling blend of sci-fi and horror.
Where to Stream: Crackle
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934) 98%
Critics Consensus: Capturing its stars and director at their finest, It Happened One Night remains unsurpassed by the countless romantic comedies it has inspired.
Where to Stream: Crackle
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962) 98%
Critics Consensus: The epic of all epics, Lawrence of Arabia cements director David Lean’s status in the filmmaking pantheon with nearly four hours of grand scope, brilliant performances, and beautiful cinematography.
Where to Stream: Crackle
ON THE WATERFRONT (1954) 98%
Critics Consensus: With his electrifying performance in Elia Kazan’s thought-provoking, expertly constructed melodrama, Marlon Brando redefined the possibilities of acting for film and helped permanently alter the cinematic landscape.
Where to Stream: Crackle
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (1968) 98%
Critics Consensus: A landmark Sergio Leone spaghetti western masterpiece featuring a classic Morricone score.
Where to Stream: Crackle
ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953) 98%
Critics Consensus: With Audrey Hepburn luminous in her American debut, Roman Holiday is as funny as it is beautiful, and sets the standard for the modern romantic comedy.
Where to Stream: Tubi
SHORT TERM 12 (2013) 98%
SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950) 98%
Critics Consensus: Arguably the greatest movie about Hollywood, Billy Wilder’s masterpiece Sunset Boulevard is a tremendously entertaining combination of noir, black comedy, and character study.
Where to Stream: Crackle
BEING EVEL (2015) 97%
BULL DURHAM (1988) 97%
Critics Consensus: Kevin Costner at his funniest and most charismatic in Bull Durham, a film that’s as wise about relationships as it is about minor league baseball.
Where to Stream: Vudu
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2001) 97%
Critics Consensus: The movie that catapulted Ang Lee into the ranks of upper echelon Hollywood filmmakers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon features a deft mix of amazing martial arts battles, beautiful scenery, and tasteful drama.
Where to Stream: Crackle
LA BAMBA (1987) 97%
Critics Consensus: Elevated by a perceptive performance by a perfectly cast Lou Diamond Phillips, La Bamba distills its subject’s creative energy — and reflects his music’s enduring appeal.
Where to Stream: Crackle
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) 97%
TAXI DRIVER (1976) 97%
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: Crackle
'71 (2015) 96%
Critics Consensus: Powerfully directed and acted, ’71 stays true to its fact-based origins while remaining as gripping as any solidly crafted action thriller.
Where to Stream: Tubi
BIG NIGHT (1996) 96%
Critics Consensus: The performances in Big Night are wonderful, and the food looks delicious.
Where to Stream: Crackle
CITIZENFOUR (2014) 96%
GHOST IN THE SHELL (1996) 96%
ONE FALSE MOVE (1992) 96%
Critics Consensus: One False Move makes nary a misstep as it unfurls a seedy caper with hard-hitting action and sly humor, marking an arresting debut for director Carl Franklin.
Where to Stream: Crackle
THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982) 96%
Critics Consensus: The Secret of NIMH is a dark, well-told tale that respects its young audience enough to not tone down its subject matter.
Where to Stream: Tubi
THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957) 95%
Critics Consensus: This complex war epic asks hard questions, resists easy answers, and boasts career-defining work from star Alec Guinness and director David Lean.
Where to Stream: Crackle
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) 95%
Critics Consensus: Close Encounters of the Third Kind is deeply humane sci-fi exploring male obsession, cosmic mysticism, and music.
Where to Stream: Crackle
DEAD MAN WALKING (1995) 95%
Critics Consensus: A powerful, thought-provoking film that covers different angles of its topic without resorting to preaching, Dead Man Walking will cause the viewer to reflect regardless of their political viewpoint.
Where to Stream: Crackle
GODS AND MONSTERS (1998) 95%
GOOD HAIR (2009) 95%
Critics Consensus: Funny, informative, and occasionally sad, Good Hair is a provocative look at the complex relationship between African Americans and their hair.
Where to Stream: YouTube
MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) 95%
Critics Conensus: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington — and returns with an uplifting ode to idealism that distills the strengths of its director and leading man.
Where to Stream: Crackle
SING STREET (2016) 95%
Critics Consensus: Sing Street is a feel-good musical with huge heart and irresistible optimism, and its charmimg cast and hummable tunes help to elevate its familiar plotting.
Where to Stream: Vudu
THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1993) 95%
Critics Consensus: Smart, elegant, and blessed with impeccable performances from Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, The Remains of the Day is a Merchant-Ivory classic.
Where to Stream: Crackle
CAROL (2015) 94%
THE GUARD (2011) 94%
Critics Consensus: A violent, crackerjack comedy with a strong Irish flavor and an eminently likable Brendan Gleeson in the main role.
Where to Stream: Crackle
JOURNEY TO THE WEST (2014) 94%
Critics Consensus: As sweet, silly, action-packed and ridiculous as director Steven Chow’s best work, Journey to the West serves up dazzling action sequences while playing its disparate elements against each other with thrilling abandon.
Where to Stream: YouTube
LONE STAR (1996) 94%
Critics Consensus: Smart and absorbing, Lone Star represents a career high point for writer-director John Sayles — and ’90s independent cinema in general.
Where to Stream: Vudu
BLUE VELVET (1986) 93%
Critics Consensus: If audiences walk away from this subversive, surreal shocker not fully understanding the story, they might also walk away with a deeper perception of the potential of film storytelling.
Where to Stream Vudu
ELITE SQUAD: THE ENEMY WITHIN (2011) 93%
FUNNY GIRL (1968) 93%
GLORY (1989) 93%
Critics Consensus: Bolstered by exceptional cinematography, powerful storytelling, and an Oscar-winning performance by Denzel Washington, Glory remains one of the finest Civil War movies ever made.
Where to Stream: Crackle
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH (2006) 93%
Critics Consensus: This candid, powerful and informative documentary illuminates some of the myths surrounding its dual subjects: global warming and Al Gore.
Where to Stream: Crackle
THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1994) 93%
Critics Consensus: Thanks largely to stellar all-around performances from a talented cast, The Madness of King George is a funny, entertaining, and immensely likable adaptation of the eponymous stage production.
Where to Stream: Vudu
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (2011) 93%
Critics Consensus: It may not boast the depth of his classic films, but the sweetly sentimental Midnight in Paris is funny and charming enough to satisfy Woody Allen fans.
Where to Stream: Crackle
PLACES IN THE HEART (1984) 93%
Critics Consensus: Places in the Heart is a quiet character piece with grand ambitions that it more than fulfills, thanks to absorbing work from writer-director Robert Benton and a tremendous cast.
Where to Stream: Crackle
PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987) 93%
Critics Consensus: Thanks to the impeccable chemistry between Steve Martin and John Candy, as well as a deft mix of humor and heart, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a hilarious, heartfelt holiday classic.
Where to Stream: Crackle
STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT (1996) 93%
Critics Consensus: While fans of the series will surely appreciate it, First Contact is exciting, engaging, and visually appealing enough to entertain Star Trek novices.
Where to Stream: Crackle
TRAIN TO BUSAN (BUSANHAENG) (2016) 93%
Critics Consensus: Train to Busan delivers a thrillingly unique – and purely entertaining – take on the zombie genre, with fully realized characters and plenty of social commentary to underscore the bursts of skillfully staged action.
Where to Stream: Vudu
WARGAMES (WAR GAMES) (1983) 93%
Critics Consensus: Part delightfully tense techno-thriller, part refreshingly unpatronizing teen drama, WarGames is one of the more inventive — and genuinely suspenseful — Cold War movies of the 1980s.
Where to Stream: YouTube
AMORES PERROS (2001) 92%
GRIZZLY MAN (2005) 92%
Critics Consensus: Whatever opinion you come to have of the obsessive Treadwell, Herzog has once again found a fascinating subject.
Where to Stream: Vudu
LITTLE WOMEN (1994) 92%
Critics Consensus: Thanks to a powerhouse lineup of talented actresses, Gillian Armstrong’s take on Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women proves that a timeless story can succeed no matter how many times it’s told.
Where to Stream: Crackle
MYSTERY ROAD (2013) 92%
Critics Consensus: Mystery Road evokes classic Westerns while using its Australian outback setting to delve into a surprisingly layered — and powerfully impactful — array of social issues.
Where to Stream: YouTube
SABRINA (1954) 92%
Critics Consensus: With its humorous script and its stars’ immense charm, Sabrina remains a resonant romantic gem.
Where to Stream: Crackle
THE SQUID AND THE WHALE (2005) 92%
Critics Consensus: This is a piercingly honest, acidly witty look at divorce and its impact on a family.
Where to Stream: Crackle
SUPER SIZE ME (2004) 92%
Critics Consensus: Entertaining doc about the adverse effects of eating fast food.
Where to Stream: YouTube
ADAPTATION (2002) 91%
Critics Consensus: Dizzyingly original, the loopy, multi-layered Adaptation is both funny and thought-provoking.
Where to Stream: Crackle
FAULTS (2015) 91%
PANIC (2000) 91%
THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985) 91%
Critics Consensus: A punk take on the zombie genre, Return of the Living Dead injects a healthy dose of ’80s silliness to the flesh consuming.
Where to Stream: Tubi
WAITING FOR GUFFMAN (1996) 91%
Critics Consensus: This riotously deadpan mockumentary about aspiring community theater performers never stoops to ridicule oft-ridiculous characters.
Where to Stream: Vudu
WHALE RIDER (2003) 91%
Critics Consensus: An empowering and uplifting movie, with a wonderful performance by Castle-Hughes.
Where to Stream: Tubi
LEAVING LAS VEGAS (1995) 90%
Critics Consensus: Oscar-awarded Nicolas Cage finds humanity in his character as it bleeds away in this no frills, exhilaratingly dark portrait of destruction.
Where to Stream: Vudu
PHILOMENA (2013) 90%
RAIN MAN (1988) 90%
SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (2012) 90%
Critics Consensus: Safety Not Guaranteed‘s ostensibly modest ambitions are outmatched by the movie’s strong performances, beguiling charm, and heartfelt story.
Where to Stream: Crackle
WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE (1993) 90%
Critics Consensus: It’s sentimental and somewhat predictable, but those are small complaints, given the tender atmosphere and moving performances at the heart of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
Where to Stream: Crackle
THE BIG EASY (1987) 89%
BYE BYE BIRDIE (1963) 89%
Critics Consensus: A poppy satire on pop music, Bye Bye Birdie is silly, light, and very, very pink.
Where to Stream: Crackle
GINGER SNAPS (2001) 89%
ZODIAC (2007) 89%
Critics Consensus: A quiet, dialogue-driven thriller that delivers with scene after scene of gut-wrenching anxiety. David Fincher also spends more time illustrating nuances of his characters and recreating the mood of the 70s than he does on gory details of murder.
Where to Stream: Crackle
KRAMER VS. KRAMER (1979) 88%
Critics Consensus: The divorce subject isn’t as shocking, but the film is still a thoughtful, well-acted drama that resists the urge to take sides or give easy answers.
Where to Stream: Crackle
BERNIE (2012) 88%
COHERENCE (2014) 88%
FROZEN RIVER (2008) 88%
Critics Consensus: Veteran character actress Melissa Leo delivers a stunning performance in this powerful — if grim — indie film.
Where to Stream: Crackle
F/X (1986) 88%
Critics Consensus: Smart, twisty, and perfectly cast, the effects-assisted neo-noir F/X reminds viewers that a well-told story is the most special effect of all.
Where to Stream: Vudu
THE KARATE KID (1984) 88%
Critics Consensus: Utterly predictable and wholly of its time, but warm, sincere, and difficult to resist, due in large part to Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio’s relaxed chemistry.
Where to Stream: Vudu
THE MIGHTY QUINN (1989) 88%
Critics Consensus: A deft hybrid of laughs, espionage, and music, The Mighty Quinn is a smart, pleasant entertainment that offers an early example of Denzel Washington’s onscreen magnetism.
Where to Stream: Vudu
ROGER DODGER (2002) 88%
TO DIE FOR (1995) 88%
Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and thoroughly well-cast, To Die For takes a sharp – and sadly prescient – stab at dissecting America’s obsession with celebrity.
Where to Stream: Crackle
ARIZONA DREAM (1993) 87%
Critics Consensus: Inscrutably strange, yet undeniably compelling, Arizona Dream is anchored by magnetic performances from Johnny Depp and Faye Dunaway.
Where to Stream: Vudu
BATTLE ROYALE (2000) 87%
GET SHORTY (1995) 87%
Critics Consensus: With a perfect cast and a sly twist on the usual Hollywood gangster dynamic, Get Shorty delivers a sharp satire that doubles as an entertaining comedy-thriller in its own right.
Where to Stream: YouTube
PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE (1985) 87%
Critics Consensus: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure brings Paul Reubens’ famous character to the big screen intact, along with enough inspired silliness to dazzle children of all ages.
Where to Stream: IMDB
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (2009) 86%
Critics Consensus: Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies.
Where to Stream: IMDB
MEEK'S CUTOFF (2011) 86%
Critics Consensus: Moving at a contemplative speed unseen in most westerns, Meek’s Cutoff is an effective, intense journey of terror and survival in the untamed frontier.
Where to Stream: Vudu
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (2013) 86%
Critics Consensus: Lighthearted to a fault, Much Ado About Nothing‘s giddy energy and intimate charm make for an entertaining romantic comedy — and a Shakespearean adaptation that’s hard to resist.
Where to Stream: Vudu
ROBOT & FRANK (2012) 86%
Critics Consensus: Led by a brilliant performance from star Frank Langella, Robot & Frank works as both a quirky indie drama and as a smart, thoughtful meditation on aging.
Where to Stream: Vudu
SLACKER (1991) 86%
Critics Consensus: Slacker rests its shiftless thumb on the pulse of a generation with fresh filmmaking that captures the tenor of its time while establishing a benchmark for 1990s indie cinema.
Where to Stream: YouTube
GOODNIGHT MOMMY (ICH SEH, ICH SEH) (2015) 86%
FEARLESS (1993) 85%
Critics Consensus: This underrated gem from director Peter Weir features an outstanding performance from Jeff Bridges as a man dealing with profound grief.
Where to Stream: Vudu
JOE (2014) 85%
Critics Consensus: Rich in atmosphere and anchored by a powerful performance from Nicolas Cage, Joe is a satisfying return to form for its star — as well as director David Gordon Green.
Where to Stream: Vudu
LIBERTY HEIGHTS (1999) 85%
Critics Consensus: A moving film with moments of humor, Liberty Heights succeeds in capturing the feel of the ’50s with great performances and sensitive direction.
Where to Stream: Vudu
STAR TREK IV - THE VOYAGE HOME (1986) 85%
Critics Consensus: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is perhaps the lightest and most purely enjoyable entry of the long-running series, emphasizing the eccentricities of the Enterprise’s crew.
Where to Stream: Crackle
STILL ALICE (2015) 85%
Critics Consensus: Elevated by a gripping performance from Julianne Moore, Still Alice is a heartfelt drama that honors its delicate themes with bravery and sensitivity.
Where to Stream: Crackle
GANDHI (1982) 85%
Critics Consensus: Director Richard Attenborough is typically sympathetic and sure-handed, but it’s Ben Kingsley’s magnetic performance that acts as the linchpin for this sprawling, lengthy biopic.
Where to Stream: Crackle
HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (2016) 85%
Critics Consensus: Hello, My Name Is Doris is immeasurably elevated by Sally Field’s remarkable performance in the title role, which overpowers a surfeit of stereotypical indie quirk.
Where to Stream: IMDB
ALTERED STATES (1980) 84%
Critics Consensus: Extraordinarily daring for a Hollywood film, Altered States attacks the viewer with its inventive, aggressive mix of muddled sound effects and visual pyrotechnics.
Where to Stream: Vudu
POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE (1990) 84%
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.
