It isn’t always easy to find good, free movies online. Most of the more recent blockbuster films usually cost a rental fee on popular streaming sites. Thankfully, there are lots of full, free movies on YouTube if you know where to look.
The easiest way to find free movies on YouTube is to visit the Movies and Shows section on YouTube. This is where all moves available on YouTube are organized. Many are fee-based, but there’s an entire “Free” section with a library of movies you can watch right now.
The Last Descent (2016): Best True Tragedy Movie
The Last Descent is the true story of John Jones (played by Chadwick Hopson) and his adventures with a friend in the Nutty Putty Cave in Utah. During their trip, John became wedged in an 18-inch hole 150 feet under the ground. This movie details the many attempts of rescue crews to free John from the cave.
IMDb rating: 5.6/10
Life of a King (2013): Most Inspirational Redemption Story
Cuba Gooding Jr. plays Eugene Brown, an ex-convict who goes to work for the Washington, D.C. school system after finishing his prison sentence. This true story details how Eugene inspired inner-city teenagers using chess as an analogy for life itself.
IMDb rating: 6.9/10
Eugene’s competed against some of the best high-school chess players in the country. This movie details the trials and setbacks Eugene faced as he worked to help his students understand what it truly means to be a king in all aspects of their lives.
Ip Man (2008): Best Martial Arts Biography
Ip Man was the first person to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun, and he was a mentor to Hollywood legend Bruce Lee. This biopic details the early years of his life, as he struggles to survive after the Japanese invade China in the 1930s. It’s a martial arts film that’s both character-driven and action-packed. Other entries in the franchise are also available on YouTube if you want to binge.
IMDb rating: 8.0/10
Godzilla (1954): The Original, Uncut Version of a Monster Movie Classic
This is the original, uncut Japanese version of the classic monster movie about an enormous dinosaur-like creature that destroys Tokyo. Catch up on some of the other films in the franchise, like Mothra vs. Godzilla, for free on YouTube as well and make a marathon out of it.
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
On Golden Pond (1981): A Wistful Drama From Two Hollywood Icons
Hollywood legends Peter Fonda and Katharine Hepburn star as an aging married couple in this classic drama. When their estranged daughter (Jane Fonda) leaves her boyfriend’s son in their care, they start to form new bonds and repair old ones. A great showcase for Fonda and Hepburn’s talent in their later years, this film requires a box of tissues.
Frozen (2010): Best Reason to Never Go Skiing Again
If you’re looking for a feel-good movie to watch with your kids, it’s crucial not to confuse this one with the animated Disney film of the same name. Rather than a colorful adventure with instantly classic songs, 2010’s Frozen is a harrowing tale of survival about three friends who become stranded on a ski lift with days before anyone will know they’re there.
IMDb rating: 6.1/10
Rather than coming to terms with their amazing cryokinetic powers, these people contend with frostbite, infighting, and a pack of hungry wolves circling below their perilous seat. Ignore all the things that have to go wrong for people to get into this situation, and you’re in for a good, if stressful, time.
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