Best films to watch and stream for free

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.

Official Secrets (2019)

Stream now on BBC iPlayer

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅82%

Buckle down and get ready because this true story drama is one you cannot miss! Official Secrets tells the enthralling story of British Intelligence whistle-blower Katharine Gun (Keira Knightley) who was accused of leaking a top-secret NSA memo! With very long shots and tense interactions, the phenomenal acting makes this film!

If you enjoyed Red Joan this a must see!

127 Hours (2011)

Stream on Channel 4 

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅93%

Based on a true story that’s equal parts terrifying and inspiring, 127 Hours follows adventurer Aron Ralston (James Franco) as he becomes trapped by a boulder in a remote canyon. With limited supplies and no help nearby, he must summon every ounce of courage, ingenuity, and willpower to survive.

Watch this if you enjoy a biographical drama.

Fast X (2023)

Stream now on ITVX

Hold on tight – the Fast & Furious saga races back with even more speed, stunts, and over-the-top action! Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew face new enemies, impossible missions, and jaw-dropping car chaos that only the Fast family could survive.

For fans of Fast & Furious!

The Mercy (2018)

Stream now on BBC iPlayer

The Mercy dives right into the true story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurt (Colin Firth) who enters the 1968 Sunday Time Golden Globe race to try and win fame and fortune for his family. To try and avoid financial ruin and public humiliation, he makes some controversial decisions that end with devastating consequences. 

If you enjoy a true story drama, add this to your watch-list!

Moon (2009)

Stream on Channel 4 

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅90%

Get ready for a mind-bending lunar adventure! Astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) is wrapping up a lonely three-year stint on a moon base… until weird, unexplainable things start happening that make him question everything he thought he knew about his mission, his reality, and even himself.

Watch this if you enjoyed The Martian.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Stream now on ITVX

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 there are even more films from the saga free on ITVX!

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.

Dirty Dancing (1987)

Stream now on ITVX

Get ready to lift your heels and swoooooon! Dirty Dancing follows Baby (Jennifer Grey) on her last summer before life “seriously” begins, where dance lessons lead to romance with the charming Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze). 

For fans of Patrick Swayze!

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!

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