13 Free Movie Download Websites — Watch HD Movies Online

But you need to beware, as most free movies files and free movie
site could end you up into downloading links to nasty computer
viruses. They could infect or, at worst case, take control over
your computer.

One more thing I have learned in these years is that most
top torrent
sites^[1] are illegal as they
violate copyright laws. So, before downloading free movies, make
sure those movies are legal to download.

But, there are hundreds of torrents available on the Internet,
which are legal to download.

We receive emails from our readers on a daily basis who ask for
legal sites like Tubi TV to download free movies and TV series.

The query is fair enough because it is no easy to get free
movies streaming site or free movie download
websites^[2] without breaking
laws.

Best Free Movie Download Websites (Legally)

So in the interest of our readers, I have compiled a list of movie
sites, where you can download free movies.

You can also consider streaming movies for free, instead of
downloading them. In fact, you will be able to watch high quality
movies if you consider to watch movies online.

To watch movies online for free, you need to stream movies from the
websites as many times as you like. You can even try out free movie
streaming apps if you want to watch free movies online on a mobile
device.

Below we have listed some of the best movie download sites and
online streaming services that offer a good collection of movies
and shows for free:

1) The Internet Archive Movies

The Internet Archive’s Movies^[3] is one of the oldest and
best websites to download free movies. It offers a wide variety of
digital movies uploaded by Archive users for free. The categories
range from full-length classic films to cartoons and concerts.

You can download free movies in different file formats. Your
computer’s in-built video player supports most file formats, or you
can opt for VLC Media Player that supports many video file
formats.

2) Public Domain Torrents

Public Domain
Torrents^[4] is one of a few legal
torrent websites that offers a wide collections of movies to
download for free.

The movies end up on the public domain when the original creator
of a patented movie fails to renew its copyright claim on time.

The categories on Public Domain Torrents range from drama,
horror, musical, to westerns. The movies are available in many
formats and quality.

The interface is simple and easy. It helps you select a category
of movies or find the most popular movies and recently added
movies.

3) MoviesFoundOnline

MoviesFoundOnline^[5]
is a free movie download website that lists free content from
around the Internet. It has a long list of free movies, films,
documentaries, animations, stand up comedy, drama shows and other
media.
MoviesFoundOnline offers 40 genres including action, adventure,
comedy, musical, short films, animation, romance, horror, and more.
You can browse the site’s categories to download free movies.

4) Sony Crackle

Owned by Sony , Crackle^[6] is a great website to
watch high-quality movies and TV shows for free. Crackle offers
lots of popular movies and TV shows that you won’t find for free on
other websites.

Crackle offers legal content from big media providers like
Universal Studios, Warner Bros and Fox Digital. So, you get lots of
movies to watch.

The interface of Crackle is simple and easy to navigate. You
need to signup and create a watchlist. Crackle will then recommend
you content based on the things you like.

Crackle also has Android and iOS apps, making it easy to watch
free movies and TV shows while travelling.

5) Popcorn Fix

Owned by Screen Media Ventures, Popcornflix^[7] is one of my favorite
video streaming websites. Popcornflix lists action, comedy, drama,
documentaries, family, horror, romance, and foreign films. It also
features web and film school originals.

With a constant flow of new movies, Popcornflix helps you watch
movies on your computer, mobile phone, and other supported devices.
All completely free, even without need to create any account on the
website.

Hit Play button on your chosen movie and enjoy watching.

It’s worth pointing out that Popcornflix is ad-supported. So you
will have to sit through a few commercial advertisements, which is
acceptable for a free, good quality watch.

6) TopDocumentaryFilms

Love watching documentaries? TopDocumentaryFilms^[8]
(TDF) is one of the best sites for documentaries based on real
life.

With the flow of recent films, TopDocumentaryFilms has more than
3,000 films. Some of the best documentaries on the site are under
the 60-minute mark.

The website’s layout is simple and straightforward. It helps you
search by categories based on subject. This includes war, global
conflict, and crime, making it easy to find something of an
interest.

TopDocumentaryFilms also has a community of users. They provide
ratings and reviews for each film. So other users can have an idea
of the documentary before they watch.

You can also check out the site’s front page for its featured
films, or top 100 documentary list to see what people are
watching.

7) YouTube

YouTube^[9] is the world’s largest
video-sharing website. Besides movie trailers, YouTube also hosts a
sizable collection of full-length movies and TV shows for free.

YouTube also provides movies and TV shows that are its
originals. You can enjoy them without paying a single penny.

Finding free movies on YouTube might be quite difficult
nowadays. But you can check few popular YouTube channels, like
Maverick Entertainment and The Paramount Vault, that feature a long
list of films.

Also, there are thousands of films on YouTube that won’t show up
unless you search for them by typing their names. So if you are
looking for a particular movie, especially an older one, perform a
quick search on YouTube.

YouTube also offers paid subscription tiers like YouTube Premium
and YouTube TV, to watch high quality movies.

8) Vimeo

Like YouTube but may not be as big as YouTube, Vimeo is also a
famous video-sharing website for users. You can upload, share and
view videos on Vimeo as well.

Vimeo^[10] also offers a good
collection of free movies and documentaries. You can also find tons
of entertaining short movies on the platform.

Vimeo has a pretty decent interface with a high definition
playback support and no annoying ads. It also offers an On-Demand
video section where users can pay for popular movies and TV
shows.

9) SnagFilms

SnagFilms^[11] is a video-on-demand
website. You can watch hundreds of rare documentaries and
independent films that you can’t find anywhere else on the
Internet.

Founded in 2008, SnagFilms lists more than 10,000 independent
documentaries and narrative films. You can search them by genre,
most reviewed, newly added, and most popular.

SnagFilms is currently available as a free app for iOS and
Android. It is also compatible with Kindles, some Roku devices, and
a host of other streaming devices.

10) Yahoo View

If you were a great fan of Hulu’s free version, Yahoo View^[12] is for you. Yahoo View
is another free video-on-demand platform that works almost in the
same manner as Hulu worked once.

The clean and easy-to-access interface allows you to select any
genre of your interest. It includes popular TV shows from many
broadcasting networks like NBC, ABC and FOX. The website also hosts
movies trailers, free TV shows, and documentaries.

But, there is one thing you should note—under each video on the
site, you will see days remaining before the free version expires.
So make sure you complete those episodes in the given time.

Yahoo View also provides many international sitcoms and anime
shows which you can enjoy without any episode limit.

11) Pluto TV—Channel

Although it is not as famous as others on-demand video sites, Pluto
TV is one of my favorite services on the list.

Pluto TV^[13] is a free
internet-based TV platform that offers more than 100 channels. They
channels divides into movies, TV, news, technology, sports, and
other popular sections.

Last year, Pluto TV struck a deal with MGM and Warner Bros to
add a huge amount of on-demand movies along with TV shows.

Besides on-demand films, Pluto TV also offers a completely free
live-TV streaming service. It hosts content curated from across the
Internet. Pluto TV currently features nine live movie channels.

Pluto TV is available for almost all popular platforms. Besides
iOS and Android, Pluto TV is also compatible with Apple TV, Amazon
Fire TV, Roku devices, and more. So you can enjoy the service on
the go.

12) Classic Cinema Online

If you love old, classic movies, Classic Cinema
Online^[14] is your place. You can
find those classic cinemas of the Golden Age of Hollywood which are
not easy to find nowadays.

Some of the classic movies include Gregory Peck’s Moby Dick, the
original Lone Ranger film, the 1952 Mutiny and the 1932 Secret of
Dr. Kildare.

If you are looking for something specific, you can search by
category, or check out the menu for old films.

13) Retrovision

Retrovision^[15] is another free movie
download website featuring many classic movies and TV shows. The
category includes Adventure, Comedy, Classic TV, Cartoons, Crime,
Drama, Horror, and Sci-Fi.

Although not all movies on the site are high-quality—but there
are still plenty of good movies to enjoy. The site is well designed
that allows users to filter movies based on genre.

Mobile users can download its Android app called Classic UHF so
that they can watch movies on the go.

Watch Movies Online: Streaming Services for Latest Movies

Always keep in mind that there is no legal way to download free
movies that are still in theaters. For downloading latest movies
online to watch them in the comfort of your home, you can try paid
websites.

Here’s a list of some paid movie download websites and online
streaming subscription services that let you watch high quality
movies online:

• Netflix^[16]—It is a leading
  subscription service for watching movies and TV episodes, and
  probably one of my favorites. You can either stream to watch movies
  online or download movies or TV series to watch them on the go.
  Download option is available only for certain content.
• Amazon
  Prime^[17]—It is yet another
  subscription service that lets you watch and download movies and
  popular TV shows.
• Hulu^[18]—Once popular free
  movie download website, Hulu is now a subscription service. It lets
  users stream popular TV shows, movies and news online for a low
  monthly fee. The service is compatible with a long list of devices,
  including computers and smartphones.