Stuck scrolling and still can't decide what film to watch? We've all been there. Whether you're in the mood for a murder mystery, historical epic, comedy classic or thought-provoking drama, these are some of the best free movies streaming right now on BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Channel 4. Grab the snacks, get comfy and let movie night begin.
Misbehaviour (2020)
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Glitz, glamour and a protest that changed everything? Now we're talking. Set during the 1970 Miss World competition in London, Misbehaviour follows the group of Women's Liberation activists who crashed one of the biggest televised events of the era. With Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jessie Buckley.
If you enjoyed Made in Dagenham or Suffragette, add this to your list.
Borat (2006)
Stream now on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅90%
Kazakh journalist Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen) heads to America to document its culture, but his trip quickly descends into complete chaos. Part mockumentary, part social experiment, Borat is veryyy much responsible for some of the most outrageous comedy moments of the 2000s.
Comedy lovers, this one is for youuu!
Knives Out (2019)
Watch on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅97%
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When crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead after his birthday party, eccentric detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is called in to investigate. With every member of the Thrombey family looking suspicious, Blanc must untangle a web of secrets, lies and family feuds.
Watch if you loved Glass Onion and enjoy classic murder mysteries.
American Fiction (2023)
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Writer and professor Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) is frustrated by the publishing world's appetite for stereotypical stories, so he writes one himself as a joke, not expecting to to becomes a runaway success. Also starring Sterling K. Brown, Tracee Ellis Ross and Issa Rae, this Oscar-winning satire balances sharp humour with family drama.
Watch this if you enjoyed The Holdovers.
A Most Wanted Man (2014)
Stream on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅85%
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When mysterious refugee Issa Karpov (Grigoriy Dobrygin) arrives in Hamburg, intelligence chief Günther Bachmann (Philip Seymour Hoffman) becomes convinced he's the key to a much bigger operation. The deeper Bachmann digs, the harder it becomes to work out who's being honest and who's playing their own game.
A must watch if The Night Manager and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy are already favourites.
Lincoln (2012)
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Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅90%
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With the Civil War nearing its conclusion, President Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) focuses on securing the votes needed to abolish slavery once and for all.
If political dramas are your thing, look noooo further.
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.
Living (2022)
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Mr Williams (Bill Nighy) has spent years quietly filing paperwork in a London council office, rarely stepping outside his routine. After receiving life-changing news, he begins making choices he never would have before. Adapted by Kazuo Ishiguro and featuring a BAFTA and Oscar-nominated performance from Nighy, this is a beautifully understated drama.
If The Remains of the Day is a favourite, pop this on your watch-list!
The Last Samurai (2003)
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Former US Army captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) travels to Japan to train imperial troops but finds himself drawn to the samurai way of life after being captured by rebel leader Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe). What follows is an epic clash between tradition and modernisation, played out against some spectacular battle sequences.
Watch if you enjoyed Gladiator or Braveheart.
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