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 Martian (2015)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅91%
This sci-fi fiction film is guaranteed to give you goosebumps! During a manned mission to mars, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a violent storm and accidentally left behind by his crew! Stranded with limited supplies, he must rely on his ingenuity and determination to survive whilst his colleagues at NASA exhaust all options to bring him home!
If you enjoyed Ad Astra then you can’t miss this!
Captain Phillips (2013)
Watch now on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅93%
Captain Phillips tells the true story of the Maersk Alabama, a US cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates. Tom Hanks plays the steady, sharp-thinking captain who puts himself on the line to protect his crew. It’s so gripping that you’ll be holding your breath right to the very end!
Watch this if you loved Tom Hanks in Sully!
Top Gun (1986)
Stream on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅83%
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Who’s got the need… the need for speeeeed?
More than 40 years on, Top Gun still delivers the adrenaline. We follow Maverick (Tom Cruise), a daring naval aviator sent to the elite Top Gun training school. His cockiness quickly puts him head‑to‑head with rival pilot Iceman (Val Kilmer). But it’s not just about competing to be the top fighter pilot, Maverick’s other mission if to gain the attention of his beautiful flight instructor Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis)!
If you’re craving an iconic classic, look nooooo further!
Man Up (2015)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Fancy a rom‑com guaranteed to bring some weekend giggles? Man Up follows Nancy (Lake Bell), a 34‑year‑old singleton who’s accidentally mistaken for Jack’s (Simon Pegg) blind date. Instead of correcting him, she decides to play along and starts the most chaotic journey of her life!
If you’re a Simon Pegg fan, this one absolutely delivers!
Beast (2017)
Watch now on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅92%
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Step into the shadowy world of Beast, a gripping British psychological thriller set on the island of Jersey. Moll (Jessie Buckley), a 27‑year‑old living under her domineering mother’s watchful eye, finally feels seen when she meets Pascal (Johnny Flynn) – an outsider who becomes the prime suspect in a string of murders. As Moll defends him, her loyalty spirals into a dangerous obsession that forces her to confront her own dark past…and what she might be capable of.
And with Jessie Buckley now the proud owner of two Oscars, there’s truly no better time to revisit one of her standout early performances!
Grease (1978)
Stream on ITVX
Get on your dancing shoes and grab your microphones because it’s Grease lightning time! After a whirlwind summer romance between Danny (John Travolta) and Sandy (Olivia Newton-John), they’re shocked to see one another on the first day back at school as fate seemed to have other plans for them!
If you love romance, music or dancing then get watching!
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
Available now on BBC iPlayer
After inheriting her uncle’s farm, the fiercely independent Bathsheba Everdeen (Carey Mulligan) suddenly finds herself the object of affection for three very different suitors: the dependable and quietly devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), the wealthy and reserved farmer William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), and the dangerously charming but deeply unreliable Sergeant Troy (Tom Sturridge). What follows is a beautifully told story of love, scandal, heartbreak and self‑discovery, set against the rolling landscapes of Victorian England.
If you were captivated by Matthias Schoenaerts’ powerhouse performance in Kursk, this is an absolute must-watch.
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once (2022)
Stream now on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅94%
This mind-boggling drama delivers a cinematic experience blending action, comedy and heartfelt drama in such a way that you will be captivated from the start! The premise is a deeply human story centred on Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) who navigates the chaos of multiple realities in order to stop someone harming the multiverse!
You should watch this if you’re a fan of the MCU.
Sicario (2015)
Stream now on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅91%
Denis Villeneuve, Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin. Need we say more? Sicario delivers an abundance of tension, action, and moral chaos as an idealistic FBI agent is thrust into the ruthless world of cartel warfare where the lines between good and evil blur, and survival means embracing the darkness!
Watch this if you fancy a gripping action-thriller!
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