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CNET
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Free Movies You Can Stream This August on Tubi, Fawesome and More
If you've grown tired of relentless price hikes from your favorite streaming platforms, it's nice to know that free TV services like Tubi, Fawesome and Pluto TV can be counted on for all kinds of great shows and movies. New films (and TV shows) arrive on these platforms every month, making them great options if you're looking for something cheap but with great options. On Tubi, you can check out new originals that arrive throughout the month, including the thrillers The Ultimate Vendetta, now available, and Can't Have It All, which premieres Aug. 15. The platform will debut several must-see movies such as Moonlight, Stand By Me and Bring It On. If you're hoping to catch the 1989 version of The Naked Gun before heading to see the remake, you can stream that on Pluto this month -- it's one of many great comedies premiering this month like Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Wayne's World. If classics are your thing, try Kanopy, Its new releases this month include John Cassavetes' 1974 classic A Woman Under the Influence, Serpico and Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker. All the films listed here arrived on Aug. 1, unless otherwise noted. Here's a look at some of the biggest and most interesting titles arriving on streaming -- for free -- this August. Tubi Tubi The Ultimate Vendetta (Aug. 1) In the new Tubi thriller The Ultimate Vendetta, a woman is forced to fight for her life when a group pf thieves invades her home. The film stars Nunu Thurman, Robyn Rose, Don Snipes and Meech Icewood. Other titles arriving in August: Can't Have It All (8/15) President Down (8/29) Godzilla vs. Kong The Meg Bottle Rocket Moonlight The Wiz Bring It On The Wolf of Wall Street Stand By Me Flightplan Hotel Transylvania The Angry Birds Movie Fawesome Blue Velvet Bull Durham Mad Max Adaptation Akeelah and the Bee Good Luck Chuck Blame It on Rio Desperately Seeking Susan Annie Hall Rush Mad Max Capote Midnight Cowboy Kanopy Adaptation God's Creatures Escape From Alcatraz (8/8) Dear White People (8/8) Stalker (8/15) The Seed of the Sacred Fig (8/22) A Woman Under the Influence (8/29) Serpico (8/29) Roku Channel Robocop Jeepers Creepers Terminator 2: Judgment Day The Hateful Eight 2012 The Other Boleyn Girl The Edge of Seventeen All Eyez on Me The Equalizer 2 Plex American Psycho C'mon C'mon Heat Kick Ass Manhunter Reservoir Dogs Sorry to Bother You Voyagers The Host Fences Good Burger Pluto TV
Metro
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The completely free streaming service that 'rivals Netflix' with 30,000 titles
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video might be home to hundreds of popular shows and movies, but what if we told you there's a way to stream critically acclaimed content for free? For the low, low price of absolutely nothing, you can access thousands of incredible dramas, comedies, and documentaries using the free streaming service Kanopy. The catch? You do need a library card to sign up, but as Arthur taught a generation of kids, 'having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card.' In all seriousness, Kanopy is home to a range of hugely popular shows to sink your teeth into, including black comedy anthology Inside No 9, hit crime drama Happy Valley, and political comedy The Thick of It. Olivia Humphrey, CEO and founder of Kanopy, previously called the streaming service 'the Netflix of education', explaining that she started the business in 2008 to '[encourage] students to engage with video' and '[change] the way academics are teaching and the way students are learning'. Since then, it's grown to become a thrifty TV lover's dream, boasting 30,000 titles. The service's film offering is particularly impressive, with classic cinema, independent films, documentaries and more. Recent big releases available include movie musical Wicked, Oscar Best Picture winner Anora and the latest Bridget Jones film, Mad About the Boy. There's also classic favourites like 13 Going on 30 and Clueless, as well as plenty of under-the-radar gems such as Universal Language, a surreal comedy that received rave reviews at Cannes Film Festival last year. For TV, there's a huge collection of popular BBC Studios titles to binge. This includes comedies like This Country and Here We Go, period dramas Pride & Prejudice, Emma and Sense & Sensibility, the crime dramas Sherwood and Death in Paradise, as well as the critically acclaimed Boiling Point, starring Stephen Graham, and the much-loved Call the Midwife. Kanopy is only available through libraries, and you need to be a member of a participating one to watch. If that's the case, you can sign up by visiting and entering your library card number. Users can also sign up with a valid university login. To find out if your library has made Kanopy available, visit the map here. To find out which universities use Kanopy, search for it here. Kanopy doesn't charge its users, because the public library or university covers all costs. This means that, unlike with other free streaming services, Kanopy users can watch without any adverts. Tubi – Probably the best-known free streamer, Tubi boasts 97 million monthly users and is known for its selection of horror and thriller titles. – Probably the best-known free streamer, Tubi boasts 97 million monthly users and is known for its selection of horror and thriller titles. Pluto TV – Operated by Paramount, Pluto offers over 150 live channels in the UK and over 1,000 TV shows and movies to stream. – Operated by Paramount, Pluto offers over 150 live channels in the UK and over 1,000 TV shows and movies to stream. Plex – This service allows users to store their own video files and organise them into a library, but it also offers free-to-stream live TV channels. There is a catch, however. Kanopy users will be supplied with a set number of 'tickets' per month by their library, meaning there's a limited number of shows and movies they can watch. The Kanopy website explains that tickets reset on the first day of the month, and unused tickets won't roll over to the next month. Different titles require different numbers of tickets to watch, but some titles require zero tickets and can be watched an unlimited number of times. Users can find these by using the '0 tickets' search filter. TV fans have heaped praise on the service, with one Reddit user sharing: 'Kanopy is the greatest free resource for any film lover', to which another replied 'Kanopy is an incredible resource. My library offers eight movies a month and usually has a pretty good rotating selection.' More Trending And one user said: 'Kanopy has a wild library of godsend titles, a very underrated streaming service.' Meanwhile, PC Mag's 2023 review of Kanopy gave it an 'excellent' 4.5 out of five star rating, describing it as 'a top-tier streaming video service that offers a wealth of independent, ad-free educational and entertainment content.' View More » So what are you waiting for? Grab your library card and get on Kanopy now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: UK viewers can now watch 'gripping' movie about jaw-dropping true story for free MORE: The horrifying moment baby spiders swarm to eat their mother will make you scream MORE: MasterChef star 'edited out of BBC series' after asking for it to be axed
Tom's Guide
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' is finally streaming for free — here's where you can watch it
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is finally streaming for free, but on a streaming service you might not be aware of. When we talk about the best free streaming services, Tubi and Pluto TV quickly come to mind. But Kanopy also has an excellent library of movies, and all you need to get access to it is your library card. For those who aren't familiar with Kanopy, it's ad-free and free of charge, provided you're a member of a partner organization. Typically, a library card is enough to get you access, but you can also get access if you're a student at a participating college or university. Once you have access to Kanopy, one of the first movies you should hit play on is "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," the iconic 1986 John Hughes classic starring Matthew Broderick as the titular truant teen. It was just added to Kanopy and is an endlessly rewatchable movie. It's also the perfect way to break in your fresh, new Kanopy account. As I already mentioned, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" stars Broderick as the titular Ferris. Because it's a John Hughes movie, Ferris lives in the Chicago suburbs, and one day he decides to fake being sick and take the day off from school. But he's not skipping school alone. He also gets his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara) to join him for a day out in Chicago, and they tour iconic Chicago landmarks in Cameron's father's 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, while Ferris frequently breaks the fourth wall to talk to the audience. Not everyone is fooled by Ferris's plan. Dean of Students at Ferris, Cameron and Sloane's high school, Edward "Ed" R. Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), is sure that Ferris is up to no good. Can Ferris avoid being caught? You'll have to watch to find out. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Kanopy is available in select regions across the globe, including the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and New Zealand. As previously mentioned, the way you get access is by being a member of a partner public library or university. Kanopy has resources to check if your local library has made Kanopy available. Just type in the name of your library, or enter your zip code, and Kanopy will show you the partner libraries closest to you. You can also do the same thing to check if your college or university has made Kanopy available. Once you're signed up, you can access Kanopy through apps on the Apple App Store, Google Play, Roku and Amazon Fire devices. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
CNET
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Access More Than 30,000 Movies and TV Shows With This One Free Item
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I added a concentration in film studies as part of my English and Comparative Literature degree. This choice exposed me to the marvelous world of film scholarship, adding to my already fervent love for movies. The decision also meant I was screening anywhere from four to seven movies each week for assignments and my honors thesis. The one platform that saved me throughout my semesters of frantic screenings was the streaming service Kanopy. Kanopy is an on-demand video platform that boasts a catalog of 30,000-plus titles, including classics, film noirs and award nominees. And unlike other streaming services like Netflix that are consistently raising their prices, Kanopy is still free. As a college student, I had free access to the platform with my university email address. The best part -- besides Kanopy being ad-free -- is that I didn't have to give up my account after I graduated; I'm still streaming its robust offerings for free thanks to my public library card. Below, I'll show you how you can sign up with Kanopy, and why it's worth it. Read more: 9 of the Best Netflix Alternatives to Entertain You How to create a Kanopy account With Kanopy, you can stream for free — without ads — movies, TV shows and documentaries. To create a Kanopy account, you can do the following: Go to and click Get Started . . The next window will ask if you're signing up with a university credential or a public library card. Select which option applies to you. You'll need to select your library system or university from the dropdown list. To find a library near you, share your location when prompted or search for your library by name, city or ZIP code. You can do the same when searching for your university. Hit Continue. Create your Kanopy account by filling out the requested fields (name, email address and password). Click Sign Up . . You will receive a verification email from kanopy@ Open the message, and click Verify My Email . . Start streaming. You'll need to select your library system or university from the dropdown list when creating a Kanopy account. Kanopy/Screenshot by CNET Are there limits to the number of films I can watch per month? Yes, Kanopy does not offer unlimited streaming. After signing up, you can stream up to 10 titles per month. Your 10 play credits will renew at the beginning of every calendar month. These credits do not carry over if you don't use them. Why is there a monthly limit? CNET Kanopy works on a pay-per-checkout model, meaning the public library system pays a small fee each time you check out a title. By limiting checkouts to 10 titles per month, libraries can ensure they stay on budget. Which films are offered on Kanopy? Kanopy catalog gives you access to over 30,000 titles, including: Award-winning foreign films Critically acclaimed movies A24 films Documentaries Classic films from the Criterion Collection Content from the Great Courses and PBS Festival indie or world cinema Storybooks Films and series for children Some notable standout films include Memento (2000), Donnie Darko (2001), Dial M for Murder (1954), and my personal favorite, Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019). If you're interested, you can read my commentary about why I love this film so much. Does Kanopy offer seasonal collections? Yes, Kanopy offers select seasonal and speciality collections. Kanopy's Holiday Collection is released each December and includes a slew of Christmas features and documentaries, and Yuletide classics. In October, Kanopy released its Fright Fest collection -- a catalog of Halloween favorites -- comprised of horror flicks, slashers, thrillers and more. The Fright Fest collections includes A24 favorites, creepy classics, cozy horror and so much more. Kanopy/Screenshot by CNET You should also explore our full rundown of the best movies on Max, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Plus, stream our favorite horror double-feature now on Netflix.
Metro
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Completely free streamer boasts one of Britain's 'best sci-fi shows ever'
Looking for something 'super' to watch? We've got you covered (Picture: Channel Four) Do you like free stuff? Do you like great sci-fi stories? If you answered 'yes' to either of those questions, then you're in the right place. For the low, low price of absolutely nothing, you can access hundreds of incredible dramas, comedies, and documentaries using the free streaming service Kanopy. So what's the catch? Well, you do need a library card if you want to sign up, but as Arthur taught a generation of kids, 'having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card.' In all seriousness, Kanopy boasts hundreds of critically acclaimed shows, including Inside No 9, Happy Valley, and The Thick of It. Curtis (Nathan Stewart), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan) Kelly (Lauren Socha) and Simon (Iwan Rheon) were the show's first group. (Credits: Tony Buckingham/Channel 4) They were later replaced by Alex, Rudy, Finn, Abby and Jess. (Picture: Hal Shinnie) When I was perusing the site, however, it was a certain sci-fi show that caught my eye. No, it wasn't Doctor Who (for once), it was the Channel 4 show Misfits. This sensational superhero series was released in 2009 and ran for five series. The show focused on a group of young offenders who, while performing community service, were caught in a strange thunderstorm. After the storm had passed, however, the group learned that they'd all received incredible superpowers. 'SAVE ME, BARRY!!' (Credits: Channel 4) So did they use them for good? Nah. The Misfits were all power and no responsibility, regularly using their abilities for personal gain and profit. Misfits was a huge hit for Channel 4 back in the day, earning itself an impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and a place on a lot of 'best sci-fi series' lists. More than that, it's built a legion of dedicated fans around the globe. Don't believe me? Just take a quick scroll across the Google reviews and you'll see plenty of five-star reviews written by people like Jenna Breski. 'This is a brilliant show! It's very edgy with a few gruesome bits, but it's also very, very funny,' she wrote. 'I have laughed several times through each episode, especially Nathan's character, he's a freaking hoot. Give it a try.' Best Superhero Shows Of All Time Our superhero-loving Deputy TV editor, Tom Percival, picks the best TV shows starring people in capes and cowls WandaVision – The first and probably best Marvel TV show helped to make the Scarlet Witch an A-list superhero – The first and probably best Marvel TV show helped to make the Scarlet Witch an A-list superhero Batman: The Animated Series – Before Robert Pattinson donned Bruce Wayne's blue undies, Kevin Conroy helped a generation fall in love with the Caped Crusader. – Before Robert Pattinson donned Bruce Wayne's blue undies, Kevin Conroy helped a generation fall in love with the Caped Crusader. The Sandman – Long though unadaptable , the good folks at Netflix managed to make this impossible dream a reality. Long though unadaptable the good folks at Netflix managed to make this impossible dream a reality. Peacemaker – In the words of Wig Wam, 'Do You Wanna Taste It?' We do if it's Peacemaker. – In the words of Wig Wam, 'Do You Wanna Taste It?' We do if it's Peacemaker. Jessica Jones – Forget Daredevil, Jessica Jones was the best Netflix Marvel show thanks to the amazing Krysten Ritter and the terrifying David Tennant. Patrick Maginnis agrees with Jenna writing, 'It just feels so human and real… The best thing about it… the superpowers aren't even the most engaging element of the show!' Raymond Mead perhaps put it best, however, when he described it as a 'near-perfect British superpower series'. So what are you waiting for? A superpower granting storm? Grab your library card and get on Kanopy now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
