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.
1917 (2019)
On BBC iPlayer now
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅88%
Take a step back into the past with 1917. After being tasked with a mission that could save many lives, soldiers Tom Blake (George MacKay) and Willian Schofield (Dean-Charles Chapman) head into the depths of enemy lines to deliver a message to the battalion there. With the clock ticking down they must warn the battalion before they head into a deadly trap!
If you love a cinematic movie or enjoy Adolescence style one-shots then don’t miss this!
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!
Dune: Part One (2021)
Stream on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅83%
Step into the visually stunning world of Dune. Set in a distant future, the film follows Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he and his noble family are sent to the hostile desert planet Arrakis amid rising political tensions. As the galaxy’s only source of the powerful substance known as spice, control of Arrakis is vital – and deadly. When the Atreides family are betrayed by the Emperor and their enemies, Paul and his mother Lady Jessica are forced to flee into the desert, where they form an uneasy alliance with the mysterious Fremen.
Starring Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgård and Jason Momoa.
On the Basis of Sex (2018)
On BBC iPlayer now
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅85%
Inspired by the powerful story of Ruth Ginsburg (Felicity Jones), this biographical drama shows her journey from a mother, to a lawyer all while facing adversity for her fight for equal rights! When she takes on a groundbreaking case, she teams up with her husband Martin Ginsburg (Arnie Hammer) to fight the cases that ends up catapulting her into one of the most important public figures of our time!
If you love a woman’s rights drama then you cannot miss this!!
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.
If you love a murder mystery or a crime drama then this should go straighttt onto your watch-list!
Hairspray (2007)
Watch on ITVX now!
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅92%
Get your microphones at the ready because this musical comedy in guaranteed to have you singing along! Set in 1962 Baltimore, Hairspray follows friendly teenager Tracy (Nikki Blonski) as she follows her dreams to because a dancer on her favourite television dance show! Starring John Travolta and Zac Efron.
Watch this if you enjoyed Grease!
Mr Burton (2025)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅88%
Set in Port Talbot, Wales, this powerful British biographical drama is everything we hoped for and moreee! Mr Burton follows wild, gifted schoolboy Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey), who is taken under the wing – and eventually into the guardianship – of his schoolmaster Phillip Burton. What unfolds is a moving journey of resilience, identity and the extraordinary rise of a boy who would one day become global icon Richard Burton.
With Lesley Manville and Toby Jones delivering unforgettable performances.
Watch this if you’re a fan of the cast or if you enjoy a true story drama!
The Martian (2015)
Stream on Channel 4
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!
The Dark Knight (2008)
Stream now on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅94%
Batman faces his toughest challenge yet when the Joker (Heath Ledger) turns Gotham into a city on the edge, pushing everyone – including Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) – to their limits. As chaos spreads, lines blur between hero and villain, and Batman has to decide how far he’ll go to stop it! Also starring Michael Caine and Heath Ledger.
Superhero fans, do not miss this!
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