You are now fed up with the usual films shown on TV on the most important channels and you would like to enjoy something on demand, perhaps completely free and without necessarily signing up for a subscription, right? Don't worry, I didn't read your mind! This is really a more common need than you think, which is why I decided to write this guide to help you understand how to watch free movies on the internet.
In addition to the many streaming services and on-demand movies that require a monthly or annual subscription, in fact, there are also completely free ones, with large and varied catalogues. If you still don't believe my words, take a few minutes of free time to explore the solutions I'm going to present to you.
Come on, immerse yourself immediately in reading the next few lines and you will discover all the best portals to enjoy a nice drink free movies, regardless of your tastes: whether you are a lover of horror, western or sci-fi films, or perhaps a fan of romantic comedies and comedy films, you will surely find something to suit you.
Index
- Free streaming sites
- Free streaming sites without registration
- Paid streaming sites with free trial
Free streaming sites
The sites that I present to you in this chapter allow you to view selected catalogs completely free of charge (provided you tolerate some advertising). Often only a simple registration is required to access the portals, which won't take you more than a few minutes.
VVVVID
VVVVID is a free site that offers a catalog of films of various genres that are quite recent in terms of release, but also TV series, shows and, above all, anime (its "highlight" is the anime in simulcast with Japan). Requires a free registration to be used without limits, but with commercial breaks. However, it allows you to subscribe to an optional subscription (with prices starting from € 4,99 per month) which eliminates the advertising breaks shown while viewing the content.
To watch movies on VVVVID it is possible to operate from a computer, using any browser for web browsing, or from a smartphone and tablet, by downloading the free app VVVVID for Android (also available on alternative stores) and [iOS/iPadOS.
To use the service, connect to its main page or start the downloaded app and accept the terms and conditions of use, ticking the relevant boxes. Once this is done, press the button OK and then click the button Sign Up, in order to create an account by filling out the registration form.
After completing the registration (or password recovery) and logging in, press on the item Enter the worlds of VVVVID located in the top left bar: in doing so you will see the drop-down menu with all the categories, from which you have to select Movie.
On the next screen you will find different categories of movie organization and you can choose the tabs Recommended, Popular o New releases, or select items Genres e AZ, which allow you to directly view the newest films or only those belonging to a particular film genre.
After having identified the content of your interest, start its reproduction by first pressing on the relative playbill and then on the button Guarda.
RaiPlay
RaiPlay is the official service made available by Rai and allows not only live viewing of state TV channels, but also access to a vast catalog of films, TV series and shows available to all registered users.
It is possible to use the service through the official website but also through apps for Android (also available on alternative stores) and iOS/iPadOS, as well as for devices such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast and most Smart TVs.
When you are logged in, you will find the wording at the top right Movie: click on this to access the vast Rai catalogue, divided into News, Top 10, Exclusive movie, Do not miss, Most viewed of the week or even for Gender. By selecting the film you wish to see, you will see a summary sheet, from which you just need to click on Play to start the movie. More info here.
Mediaset Infinity
The group too Mediaset, just like Rai, has its own catalog of free films, made available to registered users on the official website. You can use the service both via the Web and from smartphones and tablets thanks to the application for Android (also available on alternative stores) and iOS/iPadOS. Mediaset Infinity is also available on Smart TV, Chromecast, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick/Cube.
From the main page, then click on Catalogue at the top right and choose Cinema, you will find movies divided into various categories, such as Most viewed movies, Do not miss, Latest arrivals and so on. By clicking on the movie you want to see, you will automatically start playback.
Mediaset Infinity it is also available in its variant Infinity +, paid option to see the latest news from the world of cinema. It costs 8,99 euro monthly and also includes the UEFA Champions League and the MGM Hollywood cinema. Read more here.
CHILI
CHILI is a service that makes films available through rental or purchase, however there is also a section accessible for free upon registration (provided you tolerate some advertising while watching). It is possible to use the browser for viewing via the Web but there is also the official application that can be downloaded on Android and iOS/iPadOS smartphones.
From the main page of the site, click on Free above to explore the free content, all indicated by the words Free on the respective poster. Then select the film of your interest and click on the button Free Play to start playback. More info here.
Free streaming sites without registration
Pluto TV
Pluto TV is one of the most popular free streaming and movie on demand sites. Made by Paramount, it does not require any registration and is accessible not only via browser but also from Android smartphones and tablets (also on alternative stores) and iOS/iPadOS. It is also accessible from Smart TV, Chromecast, Fire TV Stick/Cube, Apple TV and other devices.
A nice thing is that it is structured like a series of traditional TV thematic channels, so in addition to allowing the on-demand selection of content, it allows you to "zap" between various channels dedicated to various types of films, series, shows and so on. other.
Then go to the official website, then click on On Demand at the top center and you will see all the main categories, from movies Featured to the breakdown by gender: Horror movie, Drama movie, Film Comedy and even a section Original language film.
To search for a specific movie, you can also use the search system - click on the button Search at the top right and type the name of the movie to start the search. Selecting the film you wish to see, click on Watch now in the summary sheet to start viewing. More info here.
Popcorn TV
Popcorn TV is another option for watching free movies without the need to make any registration (with the need, however, to see some advertisements). In this case, it's a portal that focuses on preserving classic and period films, so your selection may be limited compared to the other options I've presented to you.
If you still want to take a look at the catalog, go to the official website via the link I just provided and scroll through the list of films listed. For an internal search, however, click on magnifying glass found on the right and type the name of the movie to see the results.
Once you have found the movie you are interested in, click on playbill and playback will start automatically.
Rakuten TV
Also Rakuten TV is a free movie streaming service (with advertising) that does not require registration. It can be accessed from the Web but also from mobile (Android / iOS / iPadOS, Smart TV and Chromecast.
To choose the free movie to watch, go to the official website, then click on the item Free in the top bar and browse through the categories (Science fiction film, of action, Rakuten Originals and so on). By selecting the film that interests you, you will be redirected to the information sheet, from which you just need to click on Watch for free with ads to start playing the content.
If you want to know more about this service, I invite you to read my complete guide on how Rakuten TV works.
Paid streaming sites with free trial
If you haven't found any movies of your interest through the free services, there's nothing left to do but try the subscription ones: there are so many and all varied. Some of them offer free trials from time to time, here are some that you can currently try without immediately signing up for a subscription.
Finally, don't forget all the other streaming services which, while not offering a free trial, allow access, with a low-cost subscription, to a vast catalog of films, TV series, documentaries, animation and much more. Of course, they stand out among them Netflix (with prices starting from 5,49 per month); Disney + (starting from 8,99 per month) is NOW (from 14,99 per month). For more information you can check out my tutorial on the best streaming sites.
