10 best free movie download sites

We love movies and we love them even more if they are free. If you open your web browser and type free movie download websites, you’ll be presented with a long list of illegal websites promising to grab your favorite blockbuster in a matter of seconds.

We are here with a list of some free movie download websites where you can get some quality entertainment without paying any money. The list includes the likes of The Internet Archive, Kanopy, Hotstar, Pluto TV, Public Domain Torrents, Retrovision, etc.

There are many legal sources that provide free movies and TV shows; you can check out our list of sites for free and legal music and free sports streaming as well.

Free Movie Download Websites [Totally Legal]

1. YouTube

In an earlier version of this article, YouTube was listed a lot lower in this list. However, thanks to some recent changes and the company’s growing inclination towards free, ad-supported content, I’ve decided to list it as the #1 source of free movies on the web.

Now, YouTube offers more than 100 complete feature-length films on its platform (please note that it’s different from YouTube TV, which is a live TV streaming service). It’s also mentioned on our latest list of best movie streaming sites. This makes YouTube a perfectly free movie website for those who can’t afford to spend a premium for accessing Netflix and Hulu content. You can simply visit this link and watch movies like Zookeeper, Legally Blonde, The Terminator, Flawless, Kung Fu Killer, IP Man, and more. Moreover, YouTube also has plans to make its original shows and movies free from 2020.

It’s worth noting that these movies for streaming are currently only available in the USA. If you’re from India, feel free to check out our list of best sites for Indian movies. The list contains reputed sources like YuppFlix, BoxTV, etc.

Availability: USA

2. The Internet Archive

You’ll be surprised to find The Internet Archive sitting at the top of our free movie download websites. It like a goldmine to download free movies, music, and books. This list includes the original Jungle Book, Farewell to Arms, Iron Mask, Night of the Living Dead, The Brother from Another Planet, etc.

About 4-5 years ago, The Internet Archive just provided direct links and often the movie downloads failed as the file sizes were large. Thanks to the torrent links, now you can easily enjoy and download hundreds of movies without spending a penny. The overall catalog found on this website is continuously growing and new content is added every day.

This free movie download site also allows creating a free virtual library card which grants you access to forums, the ability to upload videos, bookmark favorite content, etc.

Availability: Everywhere

3. Watch TCM

As an added benefit, many movie studios and streaming services offer free access to movie websites if you have an active cable subscription. Out of all such free offerings, Turner Classic Movies’ TCM features the best collection of movies. Called Watch TCM, this service lets you watch an unlimited number of free movies with either a cable or satellite package.

Some of the most popular feature films on Watch TCM are Gone With The Wind, Westworld, Casablanca, etc. What makes TCM even better is the availability of dedicated apps for Android, iOS, Apple TV, etc. The service also contains articles, information about artists, short movies, and lists of movie recommendations.

Availability: USA

4. Hotstar

Having talked about the American viewers and the availability of free movies for them in the YouTube section, let’s talk about Indian/Hindi content. Even though paid services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are focusing more and more on Indian audiences, Hotstar remains a good source of free streaming and movie download for offline streaming.

This free movie download site’s catalog has a good amount of popular Indian movies like Housefull, Raid, Kaabil, Jolly LLB, Bodyguard, and more. The interface of the service is pretty neat and there’s a well-designed app as well. Moreover, Hotstar is also great for watching Indian TV shows, sports, and news for free.

Availability: India (free), USA (Paid)

5. The Korean Film Archive

The Korean Film Archive on YouTube is a hidden gem that cinephiles will surely appreciate. Named Korean Classic Film, this official channel contains more than 200 classic Korean movies right from the 1930s onwards. With the increasing popularity of Korean cinema in the West, this channel is the perfect way to explore the classic works of South Korean Cinema.

Some of the notable works streaming for free include The Day A Pig Fell Into The Well, Aimless Bullet, A Drawf Launches A Little Ball, Sopyonje, etc. All the movies come with English subtitles, so you don’t have to worry about the language barrier. If you love cinema, go ahead and give these free movies a try — you won’t be disappointed.

Availability: Everywhere

6. Retrovision

By paying a visit to this free movie download website, you can get your hands on many classics and free TV shows in the public domain. This source of classic content also has an Android app named Classic UHF, using which you can grab and watch things on the go. On a side note, we’ve recently published a list of free movie apps that are available for Android and iOS. So, do check them out.

Thanks to its genre-specific menus, searching for movies on Retrovision is very simple. The website splits its content into different popular categories like Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Cartoons, Sci-Fi, Horror, War, Drama, and Westerns.

If you are looking for all the content in one place, just hit the All button in the top menu bar. On the left side, there are tags as well for easier navigation. You can also sign up for their newsletter to get notified about any new content that’s posted on the website.

Availability: Everywhere

7. Le CiNéMa Club

Earlier this year, the highly-curated Indie film streaming site Le CiNéMa Club was relaunched with a redesigned interface. First launched in 2015, the website aims to promote new talent and provide exposure to rare gems that don’t get the attention they deserve.

The website is known to stream one new film each week and is open to contributions from filmmakers. While most of the content you’ll find on the site is of short-film nature, the website is open to features of any length. The site has notably streamed  Claire Denis’ ultra-rare “Keep It for Yourself” in the past. At the time of writing this article, the website is streaming “Out-takes From The Life Of A Happy Man” by Jonas Mekas.

Availability: Everywhere

8. Crackle

Crackle is a great website for free movies online as it’s owned by Sony. So, naturally, you get lots of movies to watch. You need to signup, create a watchlist and you’ll be shown recommendations based on your priorities.

Crackle offers lots of popular movies and TV shows that you won’t find for free on other websites. As long as you are willing to watch a couple of ads and commercials. Some of its great offerings include Seinfeld, Firefly, Sports Jeopardy, and more. Crackle has Android and iOS apps as well, which is an obvious plus point.