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.
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!
Public Enemies (2009)
Stream on Channel 4
It’s like the Wild West… but make it 1920s America! Public Enemies tells the gripping true story of notorious bank robber John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) as he becomes the most wanted man in the country during the Great Depression. From jailbreaks to blazing getaways to a romance caught in the crossfire, Dillinger’s final years turn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the newly formed FBI hot on his trail.
Starring Marion Cotillard, Christian Bale, Jason Clarke and Stephen Graham.
Watch this if you’re in the mood for a high-stakes crime thriller.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
Stream now on ITVX
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Return to a galaxy far, far away with the eighth chapter of the Skywalker Saga! As the Resistance fights for survival against the First Order, Rey seeks the guidance of a reluctant Luke Skywalker while Finn and Rose embark on a desperate mission of their own.
Star Wars fans, don’t miss this! And psssst there are even more films from the saga free on ITVX!
La La Land (2016)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅 91%
Dance your way into the weekend with this award-winning musical! Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams, La La Land sees Aspiring actress Mia (Emma Stone) and jazz musician Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles all while trying to make eds meet and pursue their dreams!
Musical lovers, don’t miss this!
Life (2015)
Stream on Channel 4
Another biographical drama? Yesss please! Life captures the real-life friendship between Life magazine photographer Dennis Stock (Robert Pattinson) and rising Hollywood rebel James Dean (Dane DeHaan). As Stock trails Dean through cities and snapshots in 1955, the pair form an unlikely bond – just two weeks before the actor’s tragic death. If you enjoy a drama, don’t miss this!
If you’re a fan of thoughtful, character-driven dramas, don’t skip this one!
American Psycho (2000)
Stream now on ITVX
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Welcome to New York, 1987 – where handsome investment banker Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) lives a carefully polished double life. By day he’s a charming and wealthy banker… and by night he spirals into violent fantasies he struggles to hide from his friends and colleagues. As his grip on reality starts to fracture, the film takes you somewhere dark and completely unforgettable.
Watch this if you love psychological thrillers.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Stream on Channel 4
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This modern retelling of the sci-fi classic follows alien visitor Klaatu (Keanu Reeves), who arrives on Earth with a stark warning for humanity. As governments panic and the planet braces for disaster, scientist Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) races to understand his mission before it’s too late.
Perfect if you loved War of the Worlds.
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Stream now on ITVX
Secrets, symbols and centuries-old conspiracies? Yes please! The Da Vinci Code sees symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) racing through Paris and London with cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou) to unravel one of history’s greatest mysteries!
A total must-see for mystery lovers!
God’s Creatures (2022)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅90%
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God’s Creatures is a haunting Irish drama that’ll stay with you long after the credits roll. When Aileen (Emily Watson) lies to protect her beloved son Brian (Paul Mescal) after he’s accused of a terrible act, the truth begins to unravel in devastating ways…
If you loved Aftersun, Mescal’s performance here is unmissable.
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