Can you watch free movies online - legally?
Yes you can
But how can you tell which movie websites are offering only movies that are legal to view online or download?
Websites are popping up all over the Internet that promise "legal" movies to watch or download. But there are a lot of sites offering movies that are not licensed for the Internet.
There are two types of movies that are being offered legally for free online.
Public Domain Movies
Movies licensed for viewing online
Movies in Public Domain are movies who's copyright has been allowed to expire. Most Public Domain, or "PD" movies are older, often classic movies. You can legally watch or download any Public Domain movie that's being offered online. One reliable PD source is Archive.org.
Movies licensed for viewing online or downloading are sometimes offered with a short commercial just before the movie starts and sometimes inside the movie as well. These movies are generally newer and presented with high quality picture and sound.
One very well known website that offers free licensed movies online and doesn't require that you open an account is Hulu.com
There are a number of other sites offering free legal movies online - some require you to open an account before you can watch their movies. You'll also discover sites that require you to pay a fee before you can watch the movies they offer.
Either way, you can watch Public Domain movies and movies on some websites like Hulu, legally and for free.
Because the Internet is under regulated, unauthorized (illegal) movies are far too available to those who want to see a movie "no matter what." Some sites claim to be legal because they simply link to other sites that actually host the movies.
Who's Minding The Store?
The MPAA, Motion Picture Association of America, has a website that lists some of the sites that host legal online movies and TV episodes. You can see the MPAA list of authorized sites by visiting their website.
There are also websites that only link to legal, authorized sites. Those sites are also legal, and you can watch free movies online without worrying about illegal downloads or pirated movies. When it comes to watching movies online, you have a responsibility to help fight movie pirating - by not watching illegal movies.
The Perfect Way To Enjoy Movies
The Internet is really the perfect way to enjoy movies because you can watch a movie instantly - anytime you want to. Online you have a huge collection of films to choose from and you can watch movies on your High Definition (HD) flat screen TV - giving you the ultimate in-house movie experience.
You can even watch free movies online while sipping coffee at your corner coffee house or while traveling by taking along your laptop.
Do you love movies?
If you do - support those who produce the movies you love by only watching movies that are legal to watch online.
It's really easy
Watch free movies online and enjoy a great selection of everything from comedy to family movies, children's movies, drama, animated, horror and Sci-Fi. You can even find documentaries and popular TV episodes.
You can watch a free movie online right now.
Have fun!
Yes you can
But how can you tell which movie websites are offering only movies that are legal to view online or download?
Websites are popping up all over the Internet that promise "legal" movies to watch or download. But there are a lot of sites offering movies that are not licensed for the Internet.
There are two types of movies that are being offered legally for free online.
Public Domain Movies
Movies licensed for viewing online
Movies in Public Domain are movies who's copyright has been allowed to expire. Most Public Domain, or "PD" movies are older, often classic movies. You can legally watch or download any Public Domain movie that's being offered online. One reliable PD source is Archive.org.
Movies licensed for viewing online or downloading are sometimes offered with a short commercial just before the movie starts and sometimes inside the movie as well. These movies are generally newer and presented with high quality picture and sound.
One very well known website that offers free licensed movies online and doesn't require that you open an account is Hulu.com
There are a number of other sites offering free legal movies online - some require you to open an account before you can watch their movies. You'll also discover sites that require you to pay a fee before you can watch the movies they offer.
Either way, you can watch Public Domain movies and movies on some websites like Hulu, legally and for free.
Because the Internet is under regulated, unauthorized (illegal) movies are far too available to those who want to see a movie "no matter what." Some sites claim to be legal because they simply link to other sites that actually host the movies.
Who's Minding The Store?
The MPAA, Motion Picture Association of America, has a website that lists some of the sites that host legal online movies and TV episodes. You can see the MPAA list of authorized sites by visiting their website.
There are also websites that only link to legal, authorized sites. Those sites are also legal, and you can watch free movies online without worrying about illegal downloads or pirated movies. When it comes to watching movies online, you have a responsibility to help fight movie pirating - by not watching illegal movies.
The Perfect Way To Enjoy Movies
The Internet is really the perfect way to enjoy movies because you can watch a movie instantly - anytime you want to. Online you have a huge collection of films to choose from and you can watch movies on your High Definition (HD) flat screen TV - giving you the ultimate in-house movie experience.
You can even watch free movies online while sipping coffee at your corner coffee house or while traveling by taking along your laptop.
Do you love movies?
If you do - support those who produce the movies you love by only watching movies that are legal to watch online.
It's really easy
Watch free movies online and enjoy a great selection of everything from comedy to family movies, children's movies, drama, animated, horror and Sci-Fi. You can even find documentaries and popular TV episodes.
You can watch a free movie online right now.
Have fun!
 | By Mike Dougherty "Grandpa Mike" Published: 12/29/2008 |