Best films to watch and stream for free

You don’t have to spend big bucks to watch great films. On Freely, you’ll find everything from family-friendly animations, to thrillers, comedies and twisted horror films. And the best part? You can watch them all for freeeee! Need some help finding something to watch? We've got you covered with some of the best movies to stream right now.

Dark Waters (2019)

Stream now on BBC iPlayer

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅 89%

If you enjoy a true story so shocking that it will shake you to your core, then look no further! Dark Waters follows the story of Rob Bilott (Mark Ruffalo) and his fight to expose a corporation secretly poisoning the towns water supply. As the case turns into a high-stakes battle, he soon realises the dangers stretch way beyond the courtroom, putting his life, career and family on the line! 

True story drama fans, this one is for youuuu!

The Shape of Water

Watch on Channel 4, Saturday 13th September at 11:25pm

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅 92%

Set against the shadowy backdrop of the Cold War, The Shape of Water whisks us into a secret government lab where Elisa (Sally Hawkins), a lonely mute cleaner, discovers a mysterious amphibious creature hidden away from the world. What begins as a quiet connection blooms into a spellbinding romance that defies science, shatters boundaries, and feels utterly otherworldly. When dark forces threaten to destroy what they share, Elisa must risk everything, proving that true love can be the most powerful magic of allllll!

If you loveeeee love and love fantasy then do not miss The Shape of Water.

Downton Abbey (2019)

Stream now on ITVX

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅84%

With it’s gorgeous outfits, stunning scenery and of course, allllll the drama, Downtown Abbey the movie brings all the good stuff from the series, and more! When the Crawley family find out the King and Queen will be visiting their stately home, it’s all hands-on-deck. But of-course, not everything goes to plan. With scandal, a sprinkle of romance and an assassin on the loose, the royal ball will be anything but boring!

If you enjoyed the Downtown Abbey series then don’t miss the movie!

My Week with Marilyn (2011)

Stream now on BBC iPlayer

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅 81%

Explore the vulnerable side of the Iconic Marilyn Monroe in this historical dramaaaaa. It’s 1956 and Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne) lands a job on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl, starring Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams). When Monroe's husband leaves for Paris, Colin is tasked with showing her around London. What begins as a job, turns into a week of unexpected intimacy exploring the more intimate and compassionate side of the star!

Watch this if you enjoyed Colette.

Reality (2023)

Stream now on Channel 4

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅 94%

Looking for an intense thriller that will make you think, and then think again? Reality tells the true story of Reality Winner (Sydney Sweeney), an intelligence contractor whose life is flipped upside down when FBI agents show up at her home. What starts as a simple conversation quickly spirals into an interrogation so intense that every word, pause and look caries weight!

If you enjoyed Sweeney’s performance in Euphoria, don’t miss Reality!

War for the Planet Apes (2017)

Stream now on ITVX

Head back to the world of apes as  Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his tribe are on the run after a brutal attack by the humans. As the conflict escalates, Caesar faces impossible choices that test his leadership, loyalty, and sense of justice. With the fate of both apes and humans hanging in the balance, this epic battle is full of so much jaw-dropping action that you’ll be gripping your seat!

If you loved the original films, be sure to check out this modern remake.

Songbird (2020)

Stream now on Channel 4

Produced by Michael Bay, Songbird is a white-knuckle pandemic thriller set in 2024, where Covid-23 has turned the world into a locked-down dystopia. Immune bike messenger Nico (KJ Apa) races against time to save his girlfriend Sara (Sofia Carson) from the dreaded Q-Zone (where the infected and those around them are sent to die), before it’s too late. With a star-studded cast including Demi Moore, Craig Robinson, Bradley Whitford, and Peter Stormare, this is edge-of-your-seat drama packed with danger, romance, and seriously high stakes.

Why should you watch it? This film about a pandemic was actually filmed during the pandemic, with the script hammered out in just three days and clever, Covid-safe filming techniques (including shooting scenes on phones!) giving it an extra dose of realism.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

Stream now on ITVX

Step back into the wizarding world — but this time, in 1920s New York! When magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) arrives with a suitcase full of magical creatures, chaos breaks loose as some of them escape into the city. From mischievous Nifflers to sneaky bowtruckles, the adventure is as spellbinding as it is wild, with danger lurking around every corner and a dark wizard rising in the shadows!

The Theory of Everything (2014)

Stream now on BBC iPlayer

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅 81%

Tissues at the ready? This beautifully crafted film explores Stephen Hawkin’s battle with motor neuron disease — capturing the power of love and the strength of human spirit in such a raw way. Eddie Redmayne stars as Stephen alongside Felicity Jones as Jane Wilde, his first wife, in a story that is as heartbreakingly human as it is inspiring!

If you’re a fan of Eddie Redmayne, then don’t miss one of his finest performances!

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