You don’t need to splash the cash to enjoy cracking films. On Freely, you’ll find everything from laugh-out-loud comedies and edge-of-your-seat thrillers to family favourites and deliciously dark horrors. And the cherry on top? They’re all completely freeeee! Stuck on what to watch? No worries! We’ve rounded up some of the best picks streaming right now.
‘71 (2014)
Stream now on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅96%
Set on the volatile streets of Belfast, Northern Ireland, this gripping political thriller is a relentless nailbiter! '71 follows Gary Hook (Jack O'Connell), a young, inexperienced British soldier sent on deployment to a city simmering with deadly sectarian conflict during the height of The Troubles. When a riot erupts and his unit is scattered, Gary finds himself accidentally abandoned and separated from his company deep within a hostile, Republican neighbourhood. What unfolds is a terrifying, breathless fight for survival as Gary must navigate the deadly streets of an unfamiliar city.
If you’ve been hooked on Trespasses and Say Nothing on Channel 4, this is an absolute must-see!
The Idea of You (2024)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
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Get ready to turn up the volume and lose yourself in the music! The Idea of You follows Solène (Anne Hathaway), a single mother who, after a chance encounter at Coachella, begins an unexpected and electric romance with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of the world's hottest boy band, August Moon.
If you enjoyed Notting Hill this a must see!
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Stream on ITVX
Who doesn’t love an underdog? Happy Gilmore follows Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler), a failed, aggressive hockey player with an explosive temper but an unbelievably powerful golf swing. Desperate to save his beloved Gran’s home from repossession, Happy joins the professional golf circuit. Sit back and enjoy the chaotic and side-splitting battle as he takes his rough-and-tumble antics to the PGA Tour, facing off against a smug rival in this outrageous cult comedy classic!
For fans of sports comedies like Dodgeball and The Waterboy
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Stream on Channel 5
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅92%
Get ready for edge-of-your-seat action! The Bourne Ultimatum follows rogue CIA assassin Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), who is finally ready to uncover the full, dark truth about his training and identity within the secret black ops programme, Treadstone. Deep breaths - it's a non-stop, gripping chase as Bourne uses all his exceptional skills to evade the relentless operatives hunting him, leading to a thrilling confrontation that could finally reveal who he truly is.
Jason Bourne fans, add this one to the watchlist! And there are even more films from the Bourne saga available for free on Channel 5!
Prey (2022)
Stream on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅93%
Travel back 300 years to the world of the Comanche Nation! Prey is a fierce and riveting prequel to the Predator franchise, following Naru (Amber Midthunder), a young, skilled warrior and hunter who must protect her tribe from a highly evolved, technologically-advanced alien hunter that has landed on their territory. It's a primal, terrifying, and visually stunning battle for survival!
Watch this if you’re in the mood for a tense sci-fi horror.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Stream now on ITVX
This magical fantasy adventure continues the wizarding war! Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore finds Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) facing the rise of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen), who is rapidly consolidating power and aiming to seize control of the wizarding world. Dumbledore must trust Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead a brave team of witches, wizards, and one courageous Muggle on a dangerous mission that will determine the course of their future. Wands at the ready for this gripping quest filled with dangerous new beasts, ancient family secrets, and high-stakes conflict.
Craving more magic from the Harry Potter universe? You can also stream the thrilling conclusion to the saga in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 for free on ITVX!
Clueless (1995)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅82%
Thought Jane Austen could only be found in period dramas? As if! This clever retelling of Austen’s beloved novel Emma has fast become a cult 90s teen comedy classic. Clueless follows Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), a popular, rich high schooler who thinks she’s a genius at matchmaking. Strap in for a hilarious journey where Cher learns that navigating her own feelings is proving way harder than helping her friends find love!
With Paul Rudd rounding out the iconic cast!
A Room with a View (1985)
Stream on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅87%
Get ready to swoooooon! A Room with a View follows proper young Englishwoman Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham Carter), who finds her life irrevocably changed after a passionate, unchaperoned kiss with the unconventional George Emerson (Julian Sands) during a trip to Italy. Settle in for a timeless tale of repressed emotions and the courage it takes to follow your heart.
With Maggie Smith and Daniel Day-Lewis delivering scene-stealing supporting performances.
Watch this if you enjoy witty, beautifully filmed period dramas like Pride & Prejudice!
The Impossible (2012)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅82%
We’re not crying, you are! The Impossible follows Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor), and their three sons as they enjoy a Christmas holiday that is brutally interrupted by the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Experience all the feels in this moving journey of separation, endurance and the overwhelming effort of a family fighting to find each other amidst utter chaos and destruction.
With Tom Holland delivering an unforgettable breakthrough performance.
Watch this if you enjoy emotional true-story dramas.
Cast Away (2000)
Stream now on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅89%
Wilsonnnn! This powerful survival drama is a masterclass in solo performance! Cast Away follows unassuming FedEx executive Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks), whose life is completely overturned when a catastrophic plane crash leaves him the sole survivor on a remote, uninhabited island. What unfolds is a moving journey of isolation, ingenuity, and the sheer human will to survive against the odds, forming an unlikely bond with a volleyball. Get the tissues ready!
With Helen Hunt in a compelling and heart-breaking supporting role.
Watch this if you enjoyed Moon.
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