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free (and legal) ways to watch old movies, a quick list

saw a few people asking about this so here's what i use. all legal, no sketchy sites.

library apps: kanopy and hoopla, if your local library supports them. kanopy has a lot of criterion-type stuff and documentaries. you just need a library card.

free with ads: tubi, pluto, the roku channel. lots of old westerns, b-movies, 80s and 90s stuff. ads are annoying but it's free.

public domain: a lot of really old films are on the internet archive legally. silent films, early horror, noir.

availability depends on your country, so check. add yours below.