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.

The King’s Speech (2010)

On BBC iPlayer now 

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅94%

When the man trained all his life to be king steps down for love, his unprepared younger brother has to step up. Enter George VI (Colin Firth), a man who’s spent his entire life with a stammer. To try and help him, his wife hires a no-filter Australian actor and speech therapist to help! With war looming on the horizon, can George find his voice in time to lead the nation? Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon and Geoffrey Rush.

If you’re a Colin Firth fan, you can’t miss this!

Living (2022)

Stream on Channel 4 

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅98%

This poignant drama Living whisks us back to post-war 1950s London where bureaucrat Mr Williams (Bill Nighy) receives a terminal cancer diagnosis. Motivated by his mortality, he abandons his routine to find a new lease of life and leave behind a legacy.

If you enjoyed Billy Nighy in Love Actually or his more stern appearance in Harry Potter, why not stream Living!

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

Stream on ITVX

In the 1980’s Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) lives quietly among mortals maintaining a low profile by curating ancient artifacts by day and performing heroic acts as Wonder Women by night! Everything changes when she  finds herself battling against Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal) and the Cheetah (Kristen Wiig), a villainess with superhuman strength.

Watch this if you love Superhero movies!

Gold Run (2022)

Stream now on BBC iPlayer

Gold Run tells the jaw-dropping true story of how a team of Norwegian resistance fighters pulled off a high-stakes mission to smuggle 55 tonnes of gold – by trucks, trains, and boats right under the Nazis’ noses in the dead of winter during WWII.

This remarkable true-story if Dunkirk had your eyes glued to the screen!

Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

Watch on Channel 4 now!

When a murder occurs on the Orient express from Istanbul to Paris, everyone becomes a suspect! With a murderer on the loose and the train held in heavy snow, will anyone be safe? Starring Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench and Johnny Depp.

Watch this if you enjoy a murder mystery!

Watchmen (2009)

Stream on ITVX

Set in an alternate reality where masked vigilantes once shaped history, the murder of a former hero pulls a retired group back together. As they investigate, a far bigger conspiracy begins to unfold...one that could change the world forever. 

If you prefer your superheroes more The Dark Knight than light and playful, this is your vibe.

Thirteen Lives (2022)

Stream now on BBC iPlayer 

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅85%

This intense biographical survival drama from Ron Howard brings the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue to life. When twelve boys and their football coach become trapped deep underground after sudden flooding, a global rescue mission begins. Expert divers from across the world face impossible conditions – pitch-black waters, tight cave systems, and rising pressure – as the clock ticks down. It’s gripping, emotional, and will absolutely have you on the edge-of-your-seat.

If you were gripped by real-life survival dramas like The Impossible, you’ll be holding your breath through this one.

The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Stream on Channel 4 

Fresh out of college, Andy (Anne Hathaway) lands a job as assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the chic editor-in-chief of Runway magazine. But surviving Miranda’s outrageous demands and impossible standards might cost Andy more than she ever imagined. As the deadlines get crazier and the heels get higher, Andy must decide just how far she’s willing to go for her dream career!

If you loved Meryl Streep in Mama Mia then give this comedy drama a watch!

Jurassic Park (1993)

Stream on ITVX

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅91%

After being given the opportunity to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA, two palaeontologists and a mathematician find themselves in trouble when various savage predators break free and go on the hunt! Starring Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill.

Sam Neill fans, this one is for youuuu!

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