With major streaming platforms like Netflix increasing their subscription prices and adding commercials, fans and viewers have found other sources to satisfy their movie and tv streaming urges. Viewers have turned to free streaming apps all around that gives them everything a streaming service would.
These free streaming platforms have popular movies and televisions at their disposal. Many, like Peacock, have some The 355. Although they are free, they offer the same experience as any paid subscription service, if not better.
YouTube
Founded in 2005, YouTube is an American social media and video-sharing platform that's the second most visited website behind Google, per Netcraft. The platform was founded in 2005 and has constantly been on the rise as far as s and revenue, bringing in over $20 billion every year according to a report from its parent company, Alphabet.
Since its release in 2005, Youtube has gone on to provide services from packages, a kids version of the site, a music-centered platform, and tv. However, alongside the ability to rent movies or subscribe to different paid services, the site also offers a rotating selection of movies that are free to watch with ads.
FilmRise
A streaming network based in New York City, FilmRise was founded in 2012 and currently offers free tv shows and film experiences for its viewers. The platform has partnerships with other streaming services like HBO Max, Netflix, and Hulu with content provided from popular sources like Warner Bros., BBC, Disney, and many more.
FilmRise offers many popular films and shows like Train To Busan, and one of the best ensemble teen tv-shows of recent years. So, FilmRise is definitely a free movie app that viewers want to check out.
Popcorn Flix
Founded in 2010 and launched in 2011, Popcornflix is a New York-based free streaming service that mainly streams independent films available in the United States and Canada. The platform allows viewers to stream movies and shows on almost any device from a catalog of various genres.
Because of its free tier, s will encounter multiple commercials throughout the shows and movies streamed. However, Popcornflix makes up for this with its fast buffering and easy-to-use layout.
Plex
Plex is not only a destination for all the movies and shows a viewer can handle, but it also allows s to organize audio, video, and photos from their own collection and other online services. The platform serves as a one-stop-shop for free entertainment from a catalog of thousands of free shows, films, and music.
Plex offers over 80+ channels of live tv from sports, news, kids' entertainment, and international content. Viewers are given personalized recommendations based on watch history and their ed content, providing something for the whole family.
Freevee (IMDb TV)
Previously known as IMDb TV, Freevee is an American video streaming platform owned by Amazon. The service launched in 2019 before rebranding to its current name in April 2022. With the service being free, viewers can stream on any devices they may want to use all at once, and it s 4K and HDR streaming options.
Freevee offers thousands of Hollywood films and shows free and available anytime. Viewers can binge popular shows like Alex Rider.
Roku Channel
Home for free tv, The Roku Channel offers popular tv shows and films, Roku originals, and entertainment content. This means that s can watch content from 40,000 other paid and free channels including Hulu, Apple TV, and Youtube.
The streaming platform adds free movies and shows monthly for s to stream and enjoy. They range from unscripted to scripted content like The Great British Baking Show to SLIP. Roku offers these series free of charge and on-demand for viewers in apps and online.
Crackle
A video streaming platform that contains a wide array of original content and acquired programming, Crackle has some great shows and movies worthy of streaming and binging. The streaming service is owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and is available in 21 countries around the world.
Crackle is completely free for s and offers some classics like The Taking Pelham 123 and Sherlock. With its free service, viewers will encounter commercials, however, they are worth it for the catalog that Crackle offers.
Pluto TV
Pluto TV is another free streaming service with over 250+ channels offering viewers the ability to watch movies, live tv programming, and their favorite television shows all for free. Formerly owned by ViacomCBS, Pluto TV is now owned by Paramount Global and was launched in 2013.
The streaming service offers content from networks like Nickelodeon and MTV, providing s with all the best content free of charge. With this being the case, s will encounter ads during streaming broadcasts; however, they are short and viewers are returned to their original programming in no time.
Tubi TV
Not unlike the other streaming services, Tubi TV is a free streaming platform that brings its s popular movies and tv series. The platform was released in 2014 and was bought by Fox for $440 million in 2020 (per Fox).
Currently holding over 33 million active s, Tubi offers over 20,000 classic tv-shows and films that include content from Starz, Lifetime, and many more. Although the streaming service hasn't reached mainstream like other popular services like Netflix, s still get quality content with Tubi partnering with networks like Paramount and Lionsgate.
Peacock TV
An American streaming service owned and operated by a division of NBC Universal, Peacock TV was launched in 2020. With a free service for all, there is an option to go for a package with no commercials.
The streaming service has released some original shows and reboots like The Office available to binge for free.
