Top-tier films shouldn't cost the earth. Freely has you sorted whatever the mood, from proper giggles and nail-biting thrillers to family hits and reimagined classics. The best bit? Every single one is completely free!
Stuck for choice? We’ve done the heavy lifting by hand-picking the very best movies streaming right now. Sit back and enjoy.
Oppenheimer (2023)
Stream on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅93%
If you managed to survive the 'Barbenheimer' whirlwind that was the summer of 2023, you’ll know this half of the "double bill" really packs a punch. Oppenheimer is a gripping, high-stakes look at the race to build the atomic bomb, capturing the world-shaking tension of the Manhattan Project with total intensity. Cillian Murphy is mesmerising as the haunted physicist at the heart of it all, while Robert Downey Jr. is on career-best form as the calculating Lewis Strauss. It is loud, tense and visually spectacular - a proper cinematic masterpiece that explores the darker side of human brilliance.
Look out for a powerhouse performance from Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer, who brings a fierce, sharp edge to the unfolding drama.
If you were gripped by historical epics like Dunkirk or Darkest Hour, this is an absolute must-see.
The Little Mermaid (2023)
Stream on Channel 4
There is definitely something fishy going on - in the BEST way possible - with this vibrant and soulful reimagining of a Disney classic. The Little Mermaid brings the magic of the ocean to life with shimmering visuals and those iconic tunes we all know and love. Halle Bailey is absolutely spellbinding as Ariel, delivering a powerhouse performance that will give you chills, while Melissa McCarthy is on top form as the deliciously wicked Ursula. It is bright, magical and full of heart - a proper big-screen spectacle that breathes fresh life into a beloved tale.
Pure, underwater escapism that is sure to leave the whole family hooked! This is not to be missed if you spent your childhood singing along to the original masterpiece.
Bride Wars (2009)
Stream now on ITVX
Get ready to be totally engaged by a wedding day that really takes the cake. Bride Wars follows Liv and Emma, life-long besties whose dream of a perfect Plaza ceremony goes up in smoke thanks to a massive double-booking blunder. Kate Hudson is brilliantly fierce as the high-flying Liv, while Anne Hathaway is a hoot as the pushover Emma who finally discovers her inner fighter. It is loud, petty and fabulously caaaatty, featuring everything from spray tan mishaps to some truly hair-raising sabotage.
Fast, silly and unapologetically fun! This is a total riot that proves all is fair in love and wedding planning.
If you enjoyed brilliant bridal comedies like Bridesmaids or 27 Dresses, this one's for you!
Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅87%
With Jane Austen recently hitting the big 250, there is no better time to dive into the ultimate version of her most beloved story. This isn't your typical stiff period drama - it's all about muddy hems, golden sunsets and proper, heart-thumping tension. Keira Knightley is brilliantly spirited as the sharp-tongued Elizabeth Bennet, while Matthew Macfadyen gives us a Darcy for the ages, all brooding stares and rain-soaked vulnerability. It is sweeping, cinematic and incredibly witty, proving that 19th-century matchmaking was every bit as chaotic as dating is today - but will Elizabeth swipe right on Darcy or not?
This is for fans of grand, atmospheric romances that really pull at the heartstrings, such as Sense and Sensibility or Atonement.
Austen fans can feast on even more Regency romps with our guide to the best Jane Austen adaptations streaming for free right now
Infinite (2021)
Stream on Channel 4
Prepare for a sci-fi thriller that has a life of its own - several of them, in fact! Infinite plunges you into a secret war where "Infinites" remember every detail of their past incarnations, turning history into a high-octane battlefield. Mark Wahlberg brings plenty of grit to Evan, a man who thinks he’s losing his mind until he realises his "hallucinations" are actually memories from centuries ago. Chiwetel Ejiofor is on chilling form as the villainous Bathurst, who is so bored of living forever that he’s ready to press the delete button on the entire world.
It is fast, mind-bending and packed with properly ambitious stunts, mixing reincarnation mythology with non-stop action. Watch this if you enjoy high-concept sci-fi that hits you like a freight train - think Inception or The Matrix!
Wind River (2017)
Stream on 5
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅87%
Get ready for a chilling mystery that will leave you absolutely frozen to the spot! Wind River pulls you into the harsh, snow-swept wilderness of a Wyoming reservation where a local tracker and a rookie FBI agent must team up to solve a haunting crime. Jeremy Renner is superb as the quiet, stoic woodsman with a tragic past - while Elizabeth Olsen brings real grit as the fish-out-of-water agent determined to find justice in a lawless land. It is tense, atmospheric and deeply moving, trading Hollywood flash for raw emotion and bone-chilling realism.
The action is sparse but hits with devastating impact, making this a truly gripping watch that lingers long after the credits roll.
If you were hooked by the moody tension of Sicario, this cold-blooded thriller is an absolute essential.
Challengers (2024)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅88%
Prepare for a film that serves up more drama than a Wimbledon final! Challengers is a properly stylish, fast-paced riot that proves tennis is basically just high-stakes mind games with better outfits. Zendaya is absolutely formidable as Tashi, a former prodigy turned coach who spends her time pitilessly playing two former besties against each other. Josh O’Connor is a total hoot as the scruffy underdog Patrick, while Mike Faist brings a brilliant, nervy energy to Art, the champion who looks like he’s finally met his match.
If you were hooked by the cut-throat ambition and lightning-fast pace of The Social Network, this is for you.
Rosaline (2022)
Stream on Channel 4
Forget everything you thought you knew about the world's most famous tragedy, because this film is about to put the "Oh!" in Romeo! Rosaline is a cheeky, modern spin on the Shakespeare classic told from the perspective of Juliet’s jilted cousin - who also happens to be Romeo’s recent ex. Kaitlyn Dever is a total riot as our cynical and scheming lead, desperately trying to foil the star-crossed romance, while Sean Teale brings loads of charm as the long-suffering Dario.
It is sharp, sarcastic and wonderfully self-aware, trading stuffy poetry for snappy banter and plenty of period-drama side-eye. This isn't your nan’s Shakespeare; it’s a colourful and properly funny romcom that proves being the "other woman" in history is actually quite a laugh.
A total treat if you loved the rebellious spirit of Enola Holmes or the witty, fast-talking vibes of 10 Things I Hate About You.
Daddy's Home 2 (2017)
Stream now on ITVX
Prepare for a sequel that really doubles the "dad-venture" as the festive season gets a whole lot more crowded! Daddy's Home 2 sees reformed rivals Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg finally playing nice - only for their own polar-opposite fathers to turn up and throw a massive spanner in the works. Mel Gibson is properly gruff as the alpha-male Kurt, while John Lithgow is a total joy as the over-the-top, hug-loving Mr Whitaker. It is silly, chaotic and packed with festive slapstick, as the four men attempt to navigate a holiday cabin trip without it ending in total disaster.
Bright, bickering and unapologetically loud! This is pure, easy-watching comedy that leans hard into the awkwardness of family get-togethers.
Put this on your watchlist if you enjoyed the first Daddy's Home or Meet the Fockers!
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅95%
Prepare to be well and truly caught in a web of pure imagination! Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse swings back into action with Miles Morales, who finds himself tangling with a literal army of Spider-People tasked with protecting the very fabric of the multiverse. Shameik Moore is brilliant as our maturing hero trying to find his own path, while Hailee Steinfeld returns as a soulful, rock-star Gwen Stacy who has plenty of her own demons to fight.
It is a total visual feast, blending every animation style imaginable into a fast-paced, heart-pounding adventure that never loses its human touch. Between the dizzying action and the "thwip" of the webs, you’ll find a properly moving story about family, fate and what it actually means to be a hero.
Essential viewing if you were dazzled by the first film or fancy a superhero flick with a bit more creative spark.
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