Free Streaming Channels
No subscription needed.
Pluto TV
FREEFree 250+ channels. Owned by Paramount. Like cable, but free + ad-supported.
Best free cable replacement.
Tubi
FREEFree movies + TV, owned by FOX. 50,000+ titles. Few ads.
Best free movies.
The Roku Channel
FREE (any device)Free movies + TV + LIVE channels. Works on any TV/phone.
Best free Roku.
Freevee (Amazon)
FREEFree Prime Video shows. Ad-supported. Quality stuff.
Best Amazon free.
Crackle
FREEMovies + TV. Ad-supported. Old-school free streaming.
Best classic.
PBS / PBS Kids
FREEDocumentaries + Masterpiece + kids shows. Free, no ads.
Best educational.
Local library — Hoopla, Kanopy
FREE with library cardFree movies + TV + audiobooks via library. No ads.
Best ad-free free.
How they work
- Free apps — no credit card needed.
- Watch on phone, tablet, smart TV, Roku, FireTV.
- Ads every 10-15 minutes (like old TV).
- Some let you create a free profile to track favorites.
- Quality varies — some great, some old/random.
Specialty free streaming
- FilmBox — independent + foreign films free.
- Free PBS Masterpiece via PBS app (some content).
- Plex — free music, movies, TV. Build your own library.
- YouTube — free movies section + tons of free content.
- Local TV station apps — most have free livestream + replay.
- Cooking, fitness, faith — free apps for niches.
Senior watch list
Tubi has many classic films seniors love. Pluto has classic TV channels (MASH, Carol Burnett, Bonanza). PBS app has Masterpiece (some), Antiques Roadshow, Nature, Nova. Three free apps + library Hoopla = endless free entertainment.