Who doesn’t love free movies? Check out these sources to find free movies for kids online that the whole family can enjoy together
The internet is full of entertainment choices, and you know that there’s good stuff to watch (like these free movies on YouTube) out there, but to find it, you have to wade through a bunch of muck. Who has the time? Lucky for you, we’ve already done the research. We looked for ethical sources (nothing has been pirated), and sites that are easy to use and offer a wide variety of films and found six of the best places to find free movies for kids online. All that’s left is to make the popcorn!
Hoopla
Hoopla is a free service offered through many local libraries. Through Hoopla, you can stream up to 15 videos per month with no wait times. Videos do expire 72 hours after you first choose one, but you can rent it again and pick up right where you left off. There are no late fines either. There are lots of movies to choose from for both kids and families alike.
Kanopy Kids
Another free service offered through your local library is Kanopy Kids, which presents programming that is educational, enriching, and entertaining. They offer movies and short films that are engaging for both kids and their parents. The selection of films in the catalog encourages social and emotional development, promotes respect for community diversity, and inspires creativity.
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YouTube Movies
You already know YouTube as the site you go to when you need a break but really should be working. Did you know that in addition to silly cat videos, they offer a whole array of movies to watch, with a good chunk of them for free? Of course, there’s a catch: Most of the free movies on YouTube are ad-supported—meaning the cost is watching a few commercials before the movie starts. It’s a little tricky to navigate and be sure that you are the one doing the searching, as every free movie they offer (from family-friendly to not-so-much) is listed in one area.
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The Roku Channel
While you may be debating about getting a Roku for your TV, you don’t actually need a special device to take advantage of the free offerings found on The Roku Channel. Unlike many of the other free movie choices, you’ll find a lot more recent films here and a lot more offerings for everyone in the family including lots of children’s TV shows for kids from age 1 on up.
Popcornflix
While Popcornflix says that they have “compelling documentaries, foreign films, unique original web series, and a place that showcases the brightest filmmakers of tomorrow,” we found their offerings to be a little lackluster overall. Still, free is free, and there are still a few good flicks here.
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Tubi
Tubi is another service that is on par with Popcornflix, but there are still a few diamonds in the rough to be found here as well.
