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.
West Side Story (1961)
Stream on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅91%
Get your microphones at the ready! It’s New York in the ‘50s, and two teen gangs—the Jets and the Sharks—are snapping, dancing, and fighting for turf. But when Tony (ex-Jet) falls head over heels for Maria (the rival’s sister), things get seriously complicated. It’s love, drama, and jazz hands all the way in this iconic musical with a tragic twist!
Musical lovers, this movie is a must watch!
Bullet Train (2022)
Stream now on Channel 4
Murder, mayhem and comedy collide in this star-studded action-comedy! Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, a professional assassin on a mission to steal a suitcase– only to discover he’s not the only killer on board, and absolutely nothing is as it seems!
If you enjoy a classic whodunnit with a high-speed twist, this Bullet Train is for you!
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Stream now on ITVX
Journey back to Hogwarts in this third film in the Fantastic Beasts trilogy! After Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) gains sight into the future, Dumbledore (Jude Law) assembles a team of wizards, witches and our favourite muggle baker Jacob Kowlaski (Dan Fogler) to confuse Grindelwald and stop him from gaining political power!
Harry Potter fans don’t miss the chance to catch this for freeeeeee!
Gold Run (2022)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅85%
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 is a must if you enjoy a war film!
The Child in Time (2017)
Stream now on Channel 4
Beautifully adapted from Ian McEwan’s book, A Child in Time follows Stephen Lewis (Benedict Cumberbatch) in the past, present a future as he deals with the unthinkable–the disappearance of his only child. As him and his wife come to terms with what’s happened they soon find themselves torn apart by the scale of their loss. (We’re not crying…)
Now if you enjoyed Cumberbatch’s performance in Eric you will loveee this!
Fast & Furious 9 (2021)
Stream now on ITVX
The stakes go sky-high when the crew faces their toughest challenge yet: stopping a world-ending plot involving Dom’s younger brother Jakob Toretto–a lethal assassin an one of the fastest drivers they’ve ever gone up against! With the clocking ticking and everything on the line, will they stop him before it’s too late! Starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and John Cena.
Fast and Furious fans, catch it while you can!
Robocop (1987)
Stream on 5
Set in a dystopian version of Detroit, terminally wounded police officer Alex Murphy is revived by the megacorporation Omni Consumer Products as the cyborg law enforcer Robocop!
Sci-fi and fantasy lovers, you can’t miss this!
Hidden Figures (2016)
Stream on Channel 4 from Sunday 27th April
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅93%
Hidden Figures shines a light on the story of three brilliant Black women, Katherine (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy (Octavia Spencer) and Mary (Janelle Monáe) who fight sexism, racism and outdated ideas to become the brains behind NASA’s mission to launch astronaut John Glenn into space!
With women in space a trending topic at the moment, this is a must-see!
Matilda (1996)
Stream now on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅92%
Fancy something a little magical for your evening watch-list? Well, Matilda will give you the perfect dose of comedy, love, and a sprinkle of magic! The story follows young Matilda, (Mara Wilson), an extremely talented girl who uses her psychic powers to deal with her dysfunctional family and evil headteacher!
If you’re looking for a film to watch with the little ones then Matilda ticks all the boxes!
The King’s Speech (2010)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
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!
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