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8 websites for FREE Shows and movies

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Product/Services Reviewed

A list-style review of ~10 legal free streaming websites/apps for free TV shows, movies, and live TV, emphasizing:

  • Ease of access (desktop/phone/laptop)
  • Country availability
  • Instructions to bypass geo-restrictions using a VPN

The video focuses on: which services to use (by country), what content they offer (VOD vs live), and how they compare.

Unique Points Mentioned (Key Features, Pros/Cons, UX)

1. Overall concept

  • Approximately 10 “legal” free streaming services worldwide
  • Works on desktop, phone, or laptop
  • Some services are country-locked, with a VPN workaround included in the video

2. Tubi TV (US; also mentioned: Canada, UK, Mexico, Australia)

Positioned as “free Netflix.”

  • Movies, TV shows, and live TV
  • Strong interface, described as “one of the best interfaces”
  • Catalog varies by country
  • Tubi Kids: kids-only mode requiring an age entry (safeguard, not foolproof)

Pros

  • Best-in-class interface
  • Good content quality for a free service
  • Includes live TV
  • Strong kids section

Cons

  • Catalog depends heavily on country

3. Plex TV (available in “pretty much all around the world”; ~190+ countries stated)

  • Includes live TV + video-on-demand (VOD)
  • Content not as strong as Tubi, but “a pretty good variety”
  • “Movies” shown initially are trending trailers, not full new releases
  • For full free content, use the On Demand area
  • Live TV section: many channels (claim: 250+ channels, varying by country)
  • Some channels repeat the same shows, but there are still many options

Pros

  • Broad international availability (about 190+ countries)
  • Large live channel lineup (250+ claim)
  • Includes both live and VOD

Cons

  • Initial “movies” are trailers, not full titles
  • Content not as good as Tubi
  • Many live channels may be repetitive

4. Pluto TV (popular; VOD + live)

  • Offers live TV channels and VOD
  • Example catalog mentioned includes:
    • Survivors (old seasons)
    • South Park
    • Reality TV
    • Hardcore Pawn
    • American Pickers
    • Jersey Shore
  • Browsing uses a side-scrolling menu for categories
  • Positioned as having “less than the others,” but useful as a backup (background option)

Pros

  • Easy browsing with side-scrolling categories
  • Decent mix of VOD and live content

Cons

  • Less content than other services (relative)

5. CBC Gem (Canada only)

  • URL: gem.cbc.ca
  • Offers live sports (World Cup coverage mentioned) and unique Canadian VOD
  • Does not work outside Canada (blocked in US and other countries)

Workaround

  • Use a VPN to change digital location to Canada

Pros

  • Unique Canadian content
  • Live sports availability

Cons

  • Strict geo-blocking outside Canada

6. VPN usage (for geo-restricted sites)

  • Demonstrates using IPVanish (paid) as a consistent option
  • Pricing claim: “around $2.19/month for 2 years” (as stated)
  • Mentions a 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Notes that free VPN options exist, but the video prefers paid for reliability

UX workflow described

  1. Select target country
  2. Connect VPN
  3. Reload the site/app
  4. Access content

7. BBC iPlayer (UK)

  • URL: bbc.co.uk/iplayer
  • Blocked without a UK location, then unlocked via VPN
  • Includes lots of UK content and live TV
  • Examples named:
    • EastEnders
    • MasterChef
    • “The Cage” (mentioned, unclear)

Pros

  • Strong UK-specific catalog
  • Includes live TV
  • Works well once geo-restriction is bypassed

Cons

  • Geo-blocked without VPN

8. ITV (UK)

  • URL: itv.com
  • Geo-restricted but accessed via VPN in the demo
  • Provides “a ton” of content and live TV
  • Mentions upcoming World Cup availability across BBC/ITV (as stated)
  • Compared directly to BBC iPlayer: ITV has less content (“doesn’t have as much”), but still “quite a bit”
  • UX note: recommended for casual/background viewing; speaker didn’t like paying for live TV

Pros

  • Live TV + decent catalog
  • Good UK backup option

Cons

  • Smaller catalog than the top UK option (as claimed)

9. 9Now (Australia)

  • URL: 9now.com.au
  • Geo-restricted but unlocked using VPN (connect to Australia)
  • Nicely sorted categories and a massive live TV section
  • Front page shows recommendations and live channels
  • Examples mentioned:
    • Love Island Australia
    • Resident Alien
    • The Floor (speaker claims it’s paywalled on Crave)

Pros

  • Large live section
  • Some unique shows not found elsewhere

Cons

  • Availability depends on region/VPN timing (sometimes a few seconds delay in the demo)

10. Sling TV Free Stream (US-targeted; “over 600 channels”)

  • Described as over 600 free, legal live channels
  • No account required (as stated)
  • Demo accessed via VPN and the “Free Stream” page
  • Includes movies and TV shows
  • Positioned as valuable for viewers outside the US/UK/Canada/Australia where other services may not be available
  • Speaker claim: people outside those regions may find it “probably the best one”

Pros

  • Very large live channel count (600+ claim)
  • Legal free access
  • No account required (as stated)
  • Suggested as best fallback outside the listed countries

Cons

  • Primarily targeted to users who can’t access the other region-specific platforms

Comparisons Made

  • Tubi vs Plex

    • Tubi: “free Netflix,” better interface and stronger content
    • Plex: wider global availability, but content not as good; many channels may repeat

  • Pluto vs the others

    • Pluto has fewer offerings; suggested as secondary/backup

  • BBC iPlayer vs ITV

    • ITV has “a lot,” but “doesn’t have as much” as BBC iPlayer (as stated)

  • Region availability

    • Country-locked: CBC Gem, BBC iPlayer, ITV, 9Now
    • Broader access positioning: Plex and Sling Free Stream

Ratings / Numerical Scores

  • No formal star ratings or review scores.
  • Numerical claims included:
    • Plex availability: “over 190” countries (approx; ~190+ stated)
    • Plex live channels: “over 250” (claim)
    • Sling Free Stream channels: “over 600” (claim)
    • VPN pricing: “around $2.19/month for 2 years” (as stated), plus 30-day money-back guarantee

User Experience Notes (as described)

  • Access is “really easy” across devices
  • Geo-restriction bypass workflow:
    1. Connect VPN to target country
    2. Reload site/app
    3. Access unlocks
  • Performance: sometimes takes a few seconds after VPN connection (noted for 9Now and similar demos)
  • Tubi Kids: age entry required; auto-exit behavior mentioned

Overall Verdict / Recommendation

  • If you’re in (or can access via VPN to) a specific country, the most emphasized choices are:

    • Tubi TV for best overall experience/interface and strong free content
    • Plex for widest international availability and lots of live channels
    • Sling TV Free Stream as the strongest choice when you’re outside regions covered by the other services, due to 600+ channels and no-account setup

  • The video strongly recommends using a VPN (e.g., IPVanish) to overcome geo-blocks, especially for:

    • CBC Gem, BBC iPlayer, ITV, and 9Now

Speakers / Viewpoints

  • A single primary narrator/speaker throughout
  • No distinct additional speakers clearly identified (mentions like “guys” and humor/laughter appear to come from the same host)

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