Looking for free movies to watch? The U.S. and New York state are urging Americans to stay home as much as possible for the next few weeks to minimize the strain on the healthcare system amid the coronavirus pandemic.
All casinos, gyms, movie theaters, bars and restaurants are closing to minimize the spread of COVID-19; restaurants will still offer drive-thru and takeout, and essential businesses like supermarkets, gas stations and pharmacies will remain open. But schools will be closed for at least two weeks and employers are encouraging staff to work from home wherever possible.
That means we’re all spending more time at home, whether it’s to “flatten the curve” with social distancing or self-isolating to ensure others don’t get sick. As a result, you may be looking for more entertainment options. Disney+ recently added “Frozen II” and Hulu added the Syracuse-shot “Big Time Adolescence,” but those streaming services cost money — along with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
So if you’re trying to keep a tight budget (or just find something new to watch to fill the sports void) here are some options for free movies on the following streaming services:
— Vudu — Free movies (with ads) currently available include “The Waterboy,” “Lethal Weapon,” “Hook,” “Son in Law,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Bull Durham” and “Dead Poets Society.”
— YouTube — Free movies (with ads) currently available include “Over the Top,” “Hackers,” “Teen Wolf,” “WarGames,” “Get Shorty,” and “Crooked Arrows” (featuring cameos by some Syracuse lacrosse legends).
— Crackle — Free movies include “Can’t Hardly Wait,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “30 Days of Night,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “Glory,” “The Last Dragon,” “Blankman,” “Roman Holiday,” “Look Who’s Talking,” “Vice Versa,” “Clue: The Movie,” and “Blue Chips” (featuring a cameo by Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim).
— IMDb TV (must create free IMDb account or sign in through Amazon/Facebook/Google) — Free movies include “Blade Runner 2049,” “Scooby-Doo,” “Escape From New York,” “Rudy,” “Short Circuit,” and “The Boondock Saints.” You can also get TV series like “My So-Called Life,” “Alf,” “Columbo,” “The Rockford Files,” “Heroes” and “The A-Team.”
— Tubitv — Free movies currently include “Minority Report,” “Legally Blonde,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Good Burger,” “Annabelle,” “Black Hawk Down” and “Failure to Launch.”
— Pluto.TV — Free movies include James Bond films (like “Diamonds are Forever”), “The Professional,” “The Craft,” “Child’s Play,” “Leaving Las Vegas,” “Thelma & Louise” and “King Kong.”
— Shout! Factory TV — Free movies include “Mystery Science Theater 3000” selections, “The Exorcist III” and a slew of B-movies.
— Hoopla — Onondaga County libraries are closed until at least April 1, but you can stream movies from Hoopla with a library card number and pin. Titles include “13 Going On 30,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” “The Sting,” “Life is Beautiful,” “White Chicks,” “Mandy,” “First Wives Club,” “Chicago” and “Room.”
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