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CNET
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Free Movies You Can Stream This July on Tubi, Pluto TV 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, Kanopy and Pluto TV can be counted on for all kinds of great shows and movies. Every month, these platforms drop new movies and classic films (and many of them carry great TV shows, too). So if you're looking for something fun and cheap, there's no shortage of great stuff to watch. This July, Tubi's got some new original movies that look like solid summer fun. First is its spin on the killer shark genre, Great White Waters, which arrives on July 4. You can also catch the horror film Get Off My Lawn about a neighborhood stalker who will stop at nothing in his quest for home ownership. Tubi has Final Destination (and four of its sequels), too -- the perfect movie marathon to binge if you still plan to see Final Destination Bloodlines soon. On Fawesome, why not check out the 1988 version of The Naked Gun -- which arrives this month -- before you catch the remake with Liam Neeson in theaters later this summer? Leslie Nielsen gives a comedy masterclass with his performance as the absurd and oblivious Lieutenant Frank Drebin. And if you like dramatic classics, try one of Kanopy's July releases like Lawrence of Arabia or The Bridge on the River Kwai. All the films listed here arrive on July 1, unless otherwise noted. Here's a look at some of the biggest and most interesting titles arriving on streaming -- for free -- in July. Tubi Tubi Great White Waters (July 4) Tubi's new original Great White Waters combines the most terrifying aspect of Jaws -- a killer shark looming, looking for its next prey -- with a crime thriller. When millions of dollars worth of cocaine goes missing and is eventually located under the ocean off the coast of Florida, a team is hired to retrieve it for their nefarious boss. The op goes awry when it turns out that a great white shark is guarding the drugs and has no problem chowing down on anyone who dares to swim down to get them. Tubi Get Off My Lawn (July 11) It's about time someone came up with a film called Get Off My Lawn, isn't it? In this new Tubi horror, a young couple (Tahj Mowry and Camila Banus) who have just bought their first house in a well-to-do neighborhood are terrorized by a local teenager (Jonah Hwang) who claims that the home, which belonged to his grandfather, should rightfully be his. Turns out, there aren't enough gates in this gated community to keep them safe from his deranged and violent ways. Other titles arriving in July: TKO (July 18) Jurassic World Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Rye Lane Barbershop Juice Final Destination Amadeus Pulp Fiction Titanic Robocop Minority Report Fawesome Donnie Darko The Pianist Blue Valentine Serpico In Secret Kiss The Girls Point Break Jack Reacher The Naked Gun Kanopy Zola (July 4) The Bridge on the River Kwai (July 4) Lawrence of Arabia (July 11) The Big Chill (July 11) Bram Stoker's Dracula (July 18) Starve Acre (July 18) Ferris Bueller's Day Off (July 25) The Return (July 25) Roku Channel Happy Gilmore Shrek Liar, Liar Waterworld Atomic Blonde Gosford Park Spy Kids Hard Kill Loving Pablo Pluto TV
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I tried best FREE TV apps with 1,000s of channels, films and shows – my top pick is worth killing your £220 Netflix for
I LOVE telly – but there are so many apps asking for a chunk of my change every month, my bank can hardly keep up. So I've tried five of the best TV streaming apps out there, in a bid to save you from paying over £220 a year on Netflix. It turns out that you can get thousands of channels, top Hollywood films, brilliant kids TV, and even The Graham Norton Show without paying a penny on telly subscriptions. I'm convinced that one has enough movies, you could even ditch Netflix. 16 The catch is that all of these apps will show you ads – either during live telly or midway through on-demand content. But regular TV has been showing ads for decades, and the entry-level memberships for Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video all do the same – only with a monthly fee attached too. So here are some of the best free TV app options out there right now. Maybe you can even cancel your £19-a-month Netflix plan (that's £228 a year)! Free TV app #1 – Pluto TV What is it? Pluto is one of the big names in free streaming, and it's got a vast library of content. It's also available on plenty of devices. How easy to get set up? You're asked to accept or reject some privacy settings with one click – and that's it. I was watching telly within seconds. You don't need to create an account or add a credit card, and you're whisked straight into the TV guide. You can scroll through channels or head into the menu for on-demand telly. How much content is there? In the UK, Pluto TV has somewhere between 100 and 150 channels – and upwards of 20,000 hours of on-demand telly. What are the best bits? You're throwing away money on Netflix – I found three common mistakes sending your bill soaring but the fixes are easy For live channels, there's reality TV (Geordie OGs, Catfish, Teen Mom), sports (UFC, Fifa+), and great kids options including channels for Teletubbies, Bob the Builder, and Arthur. You also get some classic American telly channels focused on shows like South Park, Judge Judy, and CSI. Plus there's an entire 'paranormal' section. Spooky. On-demand is a mixed bag, but for TV you've got Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen and Dog the Bounty Hunter. For movies, you get Cameron Diaz's What Happens in Vegas, David Bowie's Labyrinth, and classic horror Halloween. Parental Controls It's not very granular. There's simply a kids mode that blocks content, locked behind a four-digit PIN. It's workable but could be better. Verdict: The live channels are great. On-demand has some gems, but there's a lot of rubbish to wade through. We tried it on an Apple TV box. Free TV app #2 – Xumo Play What is it? Xumo is an American TV company based in California and part-operated by Comcast – but it's available for Brits too. How easy to get set up? The app was already right there on my Sky Stream box – and it took seconds to get in and start watching. How much content is there? Xumo Play has north of 75 channels in the UK, with a claimed catalogue of over 15,000 movies and TV shows. What are the best bits? There's a good selection of reality TV channels, including Cheaters, Homes Under the Hammer, World's Wildest Police Videos, and Mythbusters. And sports fans might enjoy World Poker Tour or Sky Sports Classics. 16 For on-demand viewing, the catalogue of movies is very obscure. I struggled to find a single movie that I recognised – but that might make for a laugh if you've got pals round. TV was slightly better with 12 seasons of Unsolved Mysteries, plus five seasons of Andromeada for sci-fi fans. But the mix isn't great. Parental Controls I couldn't find any parental controls in the app. That's something to keep in mind if you have kids. Verdict: Xumo Play is perfectly fine for a bit of background telly. It's the sort of thing you stick on with friends round while you chat. Just don't plan your Friday night around it. We tried it on a Sky Stream box. Free TV app #3 – Tubi (TOP PICK FOR FILMS) What is it? A major US player that recently launched in the UK, Tubi is the best option for movies – so it's the Netflix killer on the list. How easy to get set up? You make a privacy setting choice, and the app loads up straight away. You don't need to sign up, log in, or add any financial details to start watching. How much content is there? In the UK, Tubi serves up somewhere in the region of 40,000 movies and TV episodes. That's impressive since the launch roster was half that when Tubi debuted in Britain in July 2024. What are the best bits? You've got some movie night classics like Memento, Elysium, The Girl Next Door, and several Resident Evil movies. There's also Bad Neighbours 1 and 2, the 2016 Ghostbusters, District 9, and '90s cult classic Cruel Intentions. THere's some captivating reality telly, including Masterchef UK, Cheaters, Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, and Jerry Springer. And as a bonus treat, you'll also find The I.T. Crowd and all nine seasons of Peep Show on Tubi too. Parental Controls You can set up parental controls on the website, allowing you to choose specific content levels. It's a rare level of detail for parents, so this is a big upside. Verdict: This is the movie night app. It's quick to start, has loads of top flicks, and a decent selection of on-demand binge-worthy TV too. Just keep in mind there are no live telly channels (unlike in the US). We tried it on an Apple TV box. Free TV app #4 – Rakuten TV What is it? Owned by a Japanese tech giant, Rakuten TV has both live channels and on-demand telly too. 16 How easy to get set up? Once you pick your privacy settings, you're straight in. No sign up or credit cards – just instant telly. How much content is there? In the UK, Rakuten offers more than 150 channels, plus over 10,000 movies and TV episodes. What are the best bits? For on-demand, you've got some fun content for kids, including Postman Pat The Movie, Barbie Dreamtopia: Festival of Fun, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. There's also After Earth, Gone Girl, and Mile 22, which tick the action or thriller boxes. There are Baywatch, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Ninja Warrior channels. 16 But the highlight is probably the dedicated The Graham Norton Show channel. Parental Controls There weren't any parental controls in the version of the app that I tested. Verdict: Great for Graham Norton re-runs, and some good child-friendly movie options too. We tried it on an Apple TV box. Free TV app #5 – Plex TV (TOP PICK FOR LIVE TV) What is it? Plex began life as a way to stream your own saved media files (like a home movie) to your TV. But now it offers free telly supported by ads. How easy to get set up? 16 I click the app open, choose my ad privacy consent, and then free telly materialises before my very eyes. How much content is there? Plex promises more than 600 TV channels in the UK, plus north of 50,000 on-demand movies and TV shows. What are the best bits? There are loads of live TV channels, including Fear Factor, Pointless, Fifa+, and Baywatch – plus Arthur, Mr Bean, and Smurf TV for the kids. It's live TV where Plex has the edge. The on-demand selection is OK: you get Hell's Kitchen, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on the telly front. And on-demand movies include The Boondock Saints, Big Momma's House, and Jumper. Parental Controls I couldn't find any parental controls on the TV version of the app. Verdict: Plex has a top-notch selection of live TV channels – but the on-demand library is extremely forgettable. We tried it on an Apple TV box. 16
CNET
03-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Free Movies You Can Stream This June on Tubi, Pluto TV 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, Kanopy and Roku Channel can be counted on for all kinds of great shows and movies. Every month, these platforms drop new movies and classic films (and many of them carry great TV shows, too), and June is no different. This month marks the arrival of some major titles; you can catch 2025 Oscar-winner Anora on Kanopy, watch Jaws on Tubi (that film celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer) or tune in to the 1988 family sci-fi adventure Mac and Me on Roku Channel. Okay, Mac and Me might not be the cultural touchstone that Jaws is, but for fans of Conan O'Brien, you'll recall it's the subject of his decades-long running gag with Paul Rudd, so it's a big deal for a very niche fan base. Pluto TV is also dropping Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later, so catch the original zombie thriller before the latest film in the franchise, 28 Years Later, arrives in theaters this month. Tubi also has a couple of new original films, including the Western thriller Day of Reckoning, starring Billy Zane, Scott Adkins and Josh Roerig, and the boxing drama TKO, out on June 20. Here's a look at some of the biggest and most interesting titles arriving on streaming -- for free -- this June. Tubi Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Day of Reckoning (June 13) Day of Reckoning is a Western action thriller starring Billy Zane as a US Marshal who teams up with a sheriff (played by Vampire Diaries actor Zach Roerig) to capture a female outlaw, Emily Rusk (Cara Jade Myers), and hold her hostage. They underestimate Emily, who turns the men's posse against one another, causing tension and chaos when her volatile husband shows up to rescue her. Country star Trace Adkins also appears in the film, which hits Tubi on June 13. Other titles arriving in June: Jaws Get Out Kong: Skull Island Taken TKO (Tubi Original, 6/20) Moonlight Swiss Army Man Love & Basketball The Worst Person in the World (6/13) Set It Off Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy The Thin Blue Line House On Haunted Hill Hereditary The Purge Fawesome The Untouchables Days of Thunder Fruitvale Station Vice If Beale Street Could Talk The Great Debaters Lorelei Bobby Waiting... Kanopy Bottle Rocket (6/6) Beverly Hills Cop (6/6) This Is Spinal Tap (6/13) Requiem for a Dream (6/13) Anora (6/20) Braveheart (6/20) The Wolf of Wall Street (6/27) Trading Places 6/27) Roku Channel Larry Crowne Bee Movie The Fighter Bruce Almighty The 40-Year-Old Virgin This is 40 Beethoven Mac and Me Pluto TV
