Watching movies has never been so convenient and easy until today, thanks to internet technology. Nowadays, people can just simply go online and download their favorite movie and watch it right away in the comfort of their homes.
Some of you, however, may question if it’s really safe to download films online. It actually depends on the tool you use and the websites you visit.
It is possible to download and watch free movies online without having to pay anything. Except for newly released films, you can find the classics, independent short films and those in lower resolution online.
Smart TV or Blu-ray Player
Using a smart TV or Blu-ray player which is wi-fi enabled, you can watch free movies through rental services such as Sony Entertainment Network and Netflix. You can also use other movie services such as YouTube, Crackle and SnagFilms but you’ll have to be patient as advertisements are shown while your watching movies.
What you can do is download the free app of these movie services on your preferred mobile devices. The app can be installed on your iPad, iPhone and Android devices.
Regular TV
Another options is to use your laptop computer and connect it to your TV using an HDMI cable. This particular cable will give you top quality signal. Just make sure your laptop is positioned close to the TV. Otherwise, you will have to purchase a long cable.
Video Sharing Sites
On YouTube, it is possible to watch films in their entirety. The only downside is the ads that can distract your viewing pleasure.
You other alternative is Vimeo which offers high quality and high definition movies created by some of the best filmmakers. Vimeo is a great source for professionally-made movies.
Still another site worth checking out is Viewster which offers high quality and free films with a social conscience. You can watch meaningful movies on the site or download the Viewster app on your tablet or smart phone. The app is also Chromecast enable which means you can watch films via your television.
Torrent Search Engine
The Torrent search engine is also a popular tool used by young movie and gaming addicts today. Torrent works by searching the internet for your specific keyword and providing you with torrent files matching that keyword.
You may also visit free movie databases but be sure to download only from those with a good reputation. From these sites, you are normally given the option to download the file as a torrent or another file type such as flash video or ogg video.