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With the streaming wars hotter than ever, it’s hard to decide which to subscribe for. Maybe you’ve got a movie in mind, look it up, and find out it’s on HBO Max. But you’ve only got Netflix and Amazon Prime and Disney+ and Hulu and Starz and Showtime and Paramount+! What’ll you do?! These are hard days we’re living in. Most of us are bored with our DVD/Blu-ray collections, and when what we want to watch is only streaming somewhere else, and forking over the four dollars to view it is simply out of the question because subscribing to all the streamers has rendered you broke. But, there is still a refuge.

YouTube is that place. The online platform has a surprisingly robust library of ad-supported free movies. Here are the very best movies you can stream for free on the site at the moment. And for more ideas on where to watch movies for free, here's our handy guide.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

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Director: Mel Brooks

Writer: Mel Brooks, Evan Chandler, J. David Shapiro

Cast: Cary Elwes, Roger Rees, Richard Lewis, Amy Yasbeck, Dave Chappelle, Eric Allan Kramer, Tracey Ullman

The name Mel Brooks is ubiquitous in the comedy world, with the ninety-five-year-old writer/director/actor having busted the boundaries of genre barriers (say that five times fast) with films like Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles, and History of the World: Part I. But perhaps one of his best — and most overlooked — is 1993’s Robin Hood: Men in Tights, featuring Hollywood heartthrob Cary Elwes as the titular archer. Putting a playful spin on the classic tale of love and revenge, Men in Tights is perhaps the pinnacle of Brooks’ attempts at parodying the genres that influenced his filmmaking, down to the goofy, Old Hollywood style musical number about having to be a man to pull off wearing tights. Featuring stellar performances from an iconic supporting cast — including the late Roger Rees as the Sheriff of Rottingham, and a hilarious cameo from Patrick Stewart as King Richard I — the film is perfect for a night in with a couple of drinks and a lot of laughs. — Maggie Boccella

Batman (1966)

Director: Leslie H. Martinson

Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr., based on Bob Kane’s characters

Cast: Adam West, Burt Ward, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, Frank Gorshin

Who says the Dark Knight can’t be fun? You don’t have to write off 1966’s Batman as a guilty pleasure, because the adaptation of the renowned television series is completely self-aware. It's packed with amazing jokes, featuring Batman’s shark repellent, The Riddler’s ridiculous clues, and the irreplaceable chemistry of Adam Westand Burt Ward. Everything that Joel Schumacher attempted to do with Batman & Robin was inspired by the original 1966 classic, but Schumacher didn’t capture the campy joy that West embodied. It remains a worthy entry in the DC canon, and a fun watch after some of the darker recent films. — Liam Gaughan

The Illusionist

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Director/ Writer: Neil Burger

Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Eddie Marden

Released only a few months after The Prestige, another period mystery centering on the life of a famous stage magician, The Illusionist is much less focused on crazy plot twists. The Prestige may be the flashier of the two, but The Illusionist is a stirring romantic epic featuring one of Edward Norton’s best performances. Norton stars as Eduard Abramovich, a poor man who rises in prominence thanks to his engaging magic show. Eduard yearns for the love of his childhood flame (Jessica Biel), but the two are separated by class. Dick Pope’s beautiful visuals earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. — Liam Gaughan

Mud

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Director/Writer: Jeff Nichols

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland

One of the films that helped to launch the Matthew McConaugheyrenaissance, Mud is a sturdy drama about a man on the run who finds unlikely friends in two young boys in Arkansas. It is a film that is helmed with a confident hand by one of the most underrated directors working today, Jeff Nichols. It is an extension of many of the themes about father figures that Nichols has tackled in his other outstanding films Take Shelter and Midnight Special while still very much being its own thing. Even as it is heartwarming and ultimately hopeful in its narrative construction, there is a whole lot of darkness looming in Mud that gives it a more melancholic element that sticks with you. Even as it follows some of the same beats here and there, it isn’t just your typical coming-of-age story. Instead, it grapples with the fear of loss and finds an emotional depth that makes it one of the more impactful films you’ll find in the well-worn genre. — Chase Hutchinson

Macbeth

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Director: Justin Kurzel

Writers: Todd Louiso, Jacob Koskoff, Michael Lesslie, William Shakespeare

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, David Thewlis, Jack Reynor, Sean Harris

A gritty yet gorgeous take on the classic story by William Shakespeare, 2015’s Macbethis one of the adaptations that fully leans into being cinematic with an epic scope and setting that makes it mesmerizing to watch it all unfold. It sees a broken Michael Fassbender as the titular mad king Macbeth himself and a nuanced Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth. Both are simply outstanding, playing off each other and chewing up every scene they get. Whether it is a big battle scene or a quiet funeral, they both fully inhabit their characters with a dedication that demands your respect. It is a film that is far bigger and louder than any others that have come before it, though such spectacle doesn’t undercut the emotional stakes. It just is quite different from anything else and becomes increasingly brutal in its violent battles. Director Justin Kurzel stages all of these sequences with an eye for slow motion and a whole lot of fog, making everything almost feel like a nightmare come to life. Running at nearly two hours, it is a film that hits most of the key elements of the story and gets to fully delve deep into Macbeth’s descent into utter madness. — Chase Hutchinson

The Fighter

Director: David O. Russell

Writers: Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo

A film that proves good acting can make a familiar story feel fresh, The Fighteris a boxing drama that is elevated by its strong performances. Most central to this is a dynamic Christian Bale as the real-life Dicky Eklund. A former boxer who now is struggling with drug addiction, Dicky is largely coasting off of his half-brother Micky Ward (Mark Wahlbergh) who continues to fight to support his family. After deciding to hang up the gloves, Micky will return to fighting for one big matchup that could change his and his whole family’s life. The film doesn’t break any molds of the underdog boxing story though it fits into them so well that you won’t be anything but locked into the story. Bale in particular puts on a masterclass in acting, diving into the depths of addiction and loss with a dedication that is as upsetting as it is enthralling. There is a humanity to the story and his struggle, making it one that finds a groove that is all its own even as the broader narrative itself is not. — Chase Hutchinson

Frank

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Director: Lenny Abrahamson

Writer: Peter Straughan, Jon Ronson

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Domhall Gleeson, Scoot McNairy, François Civil

Ah, how to describe Frank. Based on a newspaper article discovered by musician Jon Ronson, Frank is a delightfully quirky film about Jon (Domhall Gleeson), an eager young man determined to make it as a musician and grow as an artist beyond the narrow walls of his small town. During a walk on the beach, he bumps into Don (Scoot McNairy), a jaded artist looking to find a replacement keyboardist for the very quirky pop band The Soronprfbs. Feeling as though he walked into a golden opportunity, Jon agrees to fill the spot. He quickly realizes he might be in over his head, however, when he meets Frank (Michael Fassbender), the enigmatic bandleader who can only function by wearing a giant papier-mâché mask over his head. Soon, you’ll learn to love the offbeat band just like Jon. — Emily Bernard

Remember Me

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Director: Allen Coulter

Writer: Will Fetters

Cast: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Lena Olin, Pierce Brosnan

In the midst of the Twilight Saga era, Robert Pattinson stars in this coming-of-age romantic drama. Coping with the death of his brother and his strained relationship with his father, Remember Me is a story about a college student who meets a fellow classmate who understands his pain. Through their relationship, both Tyler and Ally (Emilie de Ravin) begin to heal from the pains of their past. What makes this movie stand apart from other romantic dramas at the time is the intense performance from Pattinson, highlighting his acting prowess outside of the vampire franchise at the time. Plus, there’s an emotional twist at the end that will leave you in a puddle of tears. (Please make sure you keep a box of tissues near you!) — Meredith Loftus

The Duchess

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Director: Saul Dibb

Writer: Jeffrey Hatcher, Anders Thomas Jensen, and Saul Dibb

Cast: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling, Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell

The Duchess chronicles the life of a high-ranking woman and her turbulent life. Based on the true story of an 18th century aristocrat, Keira Knightley stars as the titular duchess, who enters a loveless marriage with the Duke of Devonshire (Ralph Fiennes) with the sole purpose of providing a male heir. Her vibrant personality is threatened to be snuffed out when her husband starts an affair with her best friend who comes to live with them. After enduring the abuses of a transactional marriage, she finds comfort in Charles Gray (Dominic Cooper), a radical politician who sparks passion into her heart once more. An Oscar winner for Best Costume Design, The Duchess is a compelling period drama where Knightley commands every scene she enters, anchoring her performance with the weight of sacrifice that women were expected to make during these times, duty versus heart. — Meredith Loftus

Rain Man

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Director: Barry Levinson

Writers: Ronald Bass, Barry Morrow

Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino

1988’s Best Picture took an old star and a young star and put them together—as brothers. Dustin Hoffman, who won Best Actor, plays Raymond, the previously unknown brother of Tom Cruise’s Charlie—a self-centered Los Angeles hustler. Only after Charlie’s estranged father dies and bequeaths the bulk of his fortune to Raymond, does Charlie learn of his brother’s existence. Raymond, it turns out, is an autistic savant living in a mental institution. Thinking it an injustice, Charlie ventures out to meet Raymond and conceive a way to get a hold of half of their father’s $3 million estate. Charlie is able to gain custody of Raymond, and the two take a road trip (with Charlie’s girlfriend, played by Valeria Golino). The strength of the film is Hoffman disappearing into the role, convincing you he is this person on probably the third level of the autism spectrum. Predictably, the film also has a lot of heart, which reveals itself as the duo spends more time together, their bond tightening over that time. — Brendan Michael

The Brothers Bloom

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Director/Writer: Rian Johnson

Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody, Rachel Weisz

In between his stylish feature debut, Brick, and his excellent sci-fi time travel actioner, Looper, Rian Johnson made The Brothers Bloom, a tonally other kind of a film by comparison. In fact, there’s virtually nothing about these three movies that is anything alike, save for some camera angles. The Brothers Bloom is a quirky, funny film about a pair of con men—brothers Stephen Bloom (Mark Ruffalo) and Bloom Bloom (Adrien Brody)—who opt for a final job wherein they’ll swindle Penelope (Rachel Weisz), a rich New Jersey heiress, out of her fortune. It’s a smartly written flick with shades of The Ladykillers and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, but with more heart. Imagine if Wes Anderson did a re-write on one of those and you’ve got this movie. It’s a two-pronged love story—romantic and brotherly—and it leaves you oddly satisfied, despite a touch of pathos. Though a box office flop, the movie is worth checking out, if only to see Johnson’s artistic range. — Brendan Michael

Mystery Date

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Director: Jonathan Wacks

Writers: Parker Bennett, Terry Runte

Cast: Ethan Hawke, Teri Polo, Brian McNamara, Fisher Stevens, BD Wong

Though it hit theaters in 1991, Mystery Date feels like a comedy that came from the middle part of the decade that preceded it. Ethan Hawke plays Tom, who’s got the hots for his neighbor Geena (Teri Polo), though actually talking to her is no easy task. Lucky for Tom, he’s got a cool older brother (Brian McNamara) in law school, who helps set up a date between the two. But this date goes spectacularly sideways. After Tom borrows his brother’s car, it all goes downhill. He gets wrapped up in, and suspected of, a bevy of crimes, leaving Geena confused, but stuck with him for the night. The movie takes place across one wild evening, as things spiral out of control and more and more bad guys get after Tom, thinking he’s his brother. It’s the kind of shut-your-brain-off fare you just sort of need sometimes, not unlike Martin Scorsese’s largely forgotten comedy, After Hours. — Brendan Michael

The Road Within

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Director/Writer: Gren Wells

Cast: Zoë Kravitz, Robert Sheehan, Dev Patel, Robert Patrick, Kyra Sedgwick

The difference between a good familiar story and a bad familiar story is often the characters. Gren Wells’ The Road Within, a remake of a German film, takes a standard road movie and delivers something fresh thanks to the trio of oddballs making the trek. Vincent (Robert Sheehan) is a young man with Tourette’s Syndrome who hopes to scatter his recently deceased mother’s ashes in the Pacific. The problem is, he’s been placed in a special clinic in order to get the treatment he needs by his father (Robert Patrick). But Vincent escapes, taking his roommate Alex (Dev Patel), who suffers from extreme OCD, and the anorexic Marie (Zoë Kravitz). The journey becomes one of self-discovery for all three, even sparking a romance between Vincent and Marie. But the big laughs are what make this charming indie a treat. You don’t want to find humor in the conditions of Vincent and Alex, but it’s played so earnestly, you can’t help but crack up at their outbursts and idiosyncrasies, which are frequent, and consistently funny. — Brendan Michael