Films have been part of our modern culture for more than 100 years. One of the best things about being avid movie buffs is being able to enjoy such cinematic artwork for free. This article explains some simple ways to enjoy movies without paying anything.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Watch movies on the internet legally
Step 1. Look for movies that are not copyrighted
Search online for movies whose copyright is no longer valid. Many old films can be viewed for free because they are too old. Try consulting publicly accessible archives such as archives.org.
Step 2. Look for documentaries
Documentary filmmakers are often more interested in making the information contained in their films public; for this reason they offer free online viewing. Documantis.com is a good site to search for these movies.
Step 3. Try a movie streaming site
There are popular video streaming sites on the net that offer both short clips and full movies. Films could be cut into two or three parts to allow space requirements to be met; however, several films can be viewed in full in this way as well.
- Youtube.com is great for watching many movies or videos without paying. Search here for multi-part films.
- Hulu.com is known for its excellent archives of different TV shows and movies. If you want, you can have access to the entire movie library for a small monthly fee.
Method 2 of 4: Watching movies on the internet illegally
Step 1. Download a torrent
A torrent is a program that takes various pieces of video and information from all over the internet and compiles them on your computer.
- Using torrents is illegal because it violates copyright laws for movies and videos.
- Try www.utorrent.com, deluge-torrent.org or vuze.com to download torrents for free.
Step 2. Use a pirating website
These pirate sites complete movies and videos all over the internet and allow you to stream them without paying. The aptly named piratebay site is a good site to search for your favorite movies.
Method 3 of 4: Watch movies without the internet
Step 1. See if there are any movies in the public library near you
Yes, that's right: libraries are also places where you can also find movies. Many libraries offer the option to rent educational or entertainment films. If you don't know what your library has to offer, make a phone call and find out what videos are available.
Step 2. Watch them on television
Many free TV channels offer popular movies, both at set times and with 24-hour availability. Look at the local listings to find out which movies are broadcast on the channels you have access to.
Step 3. Find out what is being broadcast in your area
Many cities offer free movie viewing in local cinemas at special festivals or on summer evenings. Check with your local information center or parks or recreation office to find out which movies are offered in the area where you live.
Method 4 of 4: Watch cheap movies
Step 1. Go to the flea markets
You can find several famous movie DVDs for sale at flea markets or in shops selling second-hand items. Often these films cost 1 Euro or even less - a bargain!
Step 2. Sign up for a video provider
In recent years, various companies have begun offering a monthly subscription of around 10 Euros or less to watch an unlimited number of movies for free. They often offer free online streaming, as well as mailing DVDs.
Step 3. Look for on-demand movies on your television network
Numerous cable TV providers offer the movie on demand option where you can order from a selection of hundreds of movies to watch instantly. If you are a movie buff, this could be a great low-cost choice.
Advice
- Being able to watch movies on your desktop or laptop is an advantage of using the internet to watch free movies. If you have a projector, you can present a movie on the screen right from your computer. Or you can burn a video you downloaded to DVD and then watch it on the big TV screen.
- Don't forget the popcorn!
Warnings
- Several sites claim to offer free downloads of many movies, but after further investigation, they ask you for a monthly fee. This, of course, means that they are not free. Such sites may be scams and may offer you something that you may receive even without a subscription.
- Respect who made the film possible! It takes a lot of creative effort to make a film. If you're watching a movie for free because someone infringed on the owner's copyrights, it's like you're stealing something.
