10 Best Free Movie Apps on Google Play 2022

Watch Free Movies via Google Play

By Kendra D. Mitchell |

Whether you’re running the latest Google flagship, Google Pixel 5, or a typical Android phone, chances are that you’d like to watch movies frequently. You can use popular video streaming services like Hulu and Netflix to watch the latest movies straight on your Android device. However, not everyone can pay hefty yearly subscription fees. So, read on to know the best free Google Play Store apps to stream movies at your convenience.

• Part 1. 10 Best Free Movie Apps on Google Play Store
• Part 2. Comparison Table: Free Movie Apps on Google Play

Part 1. 10 Best Free Movie Apps on Google Play Store

With a storage size of 5.0MB, Crackle should be effortless to install. It’s a free, open-source app for streaming TV series and Hollywood movies on your Google phone. Unlike most Google Play Movie apps on this list, Crackle has few disturbing adverts and lets you resume watching from where you left on any device. Plus, you can filter movies by genres like drama, comedy, thriller, and action.

Pros:

• No frequent ads.
• Excellent movie collection.

Cons:

• Lacks HD content.

With a rating of 4.7 stars on Google Play Store, Tubi TV is undeniably one of the best free movie apps in 2020. But that’s only if you don’t mind the adverts. Currently, the app boasts 50M+ downloads on Play Store. Much of this is thanks to its ability to offer 100% legal and unlimited streaming. Also, there are no hidden charges here. So you can watch your HD award-winning series and TV shows at will. You can stream movies based on different genres like comedy, classics, anime, drama, etc.

Pros:

• A free open-source app.
• More than 20,000 series and movies.

Cons:

• Video resolution capped at 720p.

With its rating of 4.4 stars, Vudu isn’t doing badly either. On top of allowing you to stream movies for free, you can also rent and buy videos. Here, you will watch brand new TV shows and movies even before they hit the market. Interestingly, the Vudu app allows you to enjoy videos in 4K UHD quality and is compatible with Google Chromecast. This way, you can cast movies to your Smart TV.

Pros:

• Streams in 4K UHD quality.
• Cross-platform app.

Cons:

• Only for US viewers.

Although Kodi takes up slightly significant storage space at 60MB, it’s still a tremendous free cross-platform entertainment hub. With this flexible award-winning program, you’ll not only stream videos, but also play local movies, music, podcasts, and view photos. When streaming movies, you’ll have to store them in a Kodi server first before downloading and installing the plug-in or add-on. It should be a one minute process.

Pros:

• Free to install and use.
• Compatible with many OS platforms.

Cons:

• No customer support.

Plex offers movie buffs more than 1000 entertaining movie titles to enjoy. You can stream 80+ live TV channels multiple movies on the go. Plex users can also open their local movies, audios, view their photo collections, and search for podcasts through personalized recommendations. What’ more, you can stay updated on the movie world with news from Financial Times, CBS, Euronews, etc.

Pros:

• Stream 80+ TV channels.
• View local media files.

Cons:

• Limited movie library.

MovieBox Pro is another cross-platform app for streaming movies across Android and iOS devices. You can choose to download the APK online or directly from Google Play Store. After that, you can enjoy a whopping 15,000+ TV shows and movie titles. Also, it boasts of a user-friendly interface that supports multi-language subtitles. Plus, users can stream movies in HD quality, which is the bare minimum these days.

Pros:

• Thousands of TV shows and movies.
• Mult-lingual subtitles.

Cons:

• No offline viewing.

Popcornflix is a free movie streaming app that’s available for both Android and iOS platforms. After installing it, you can enjoy more than 2000 movies and series titles without paying a dime. To make your experience more enjoyable and effortless, Popcornflix allows you to filter titles by categories like kids, family, action, adventure, and so on. Interestingly, it offers online viral videos about events, people, and animals.

Pros:

• 2000+ movies, viral videos, and TV shows.
• Regular newsletters.

Cons:

• Ad-supported platform.

SnagFilms boasts of more than 5,000 titles of entertaining TV shows, movies, and even documentaries. Films are available in categories such as adventure, drama, horror, sci-fi, comedy, and so much more. You can also choose movies based on special categories like lesbian, gay, international foreign films, and so on. Another thing, you can entertain your little ones with the full-length family-friendly and kid’s movies.

Pros:

• Multiple film categories.
• 5000+ movies and TV shows.

Cons:

• Limited family-friendly options.

Yidio is not your usual video streaming app, like the others on this list. Instead, this lightweight program allows you to browse through 100+ popular movie streaming apps like Netflix, Showtime, Hulu, and Amazon Prime for videos that you’d like to watch. After that, you will get a detailed price comparison to help you find an affordable platform to watch your movie. It also offers personalized suggestions depending on the user’s search history.

Pros:

• Free, open-source app.
• Excellent movie comparison.

Cons:

• Doesn’t stream movies itself.

Lastly, you can watch movies and TV series directly from Google Play Movies & TV for free. As the name suggests, this online service is operated by Google and offers thousands of TV shows and movies to rent or purchase. Today, the app is called Google TV. You can click this link to know if Google TV is available in your country.

Pros:

• Extensive movie and music library.
• 4K UHD support.

Cons:

• Not available on some countries.

Part 2. Comparison Table: Free Movie Apps on Google Play

Summary

So, did your favorite Google Store app for streaming movies make it in our list? Let us know! With these apps, you can stream movies and TV shows on your Google phone for free and easily. Just choose one and enjoy!

Pro Tip: Sometimes, you might have an extensive movie library that you'd like to send to your Android device for on-the-go entertainment. Instead of going through the painfully slow process of transferring files with a USB cable, get Wondershare UniConverter. This desktop app will offer you a 90x faster transfer process and enable you to edit movies before sharing.

Below is how to share movie files to your phone:

Step 1. Open the Transfer tool

Run Wondershare UniConverter and then click the Toolbox tab before pressing the Transfer function. Now use your phone's USB cable to connect your Android 2.2 or later to your computer. Follow the on-screen instruction to connect successfully.

Step 2. Upload files

Next, drag-and-drop your movies on the Transfer window. Alternatively, press the Folder button on the top-left corner to open your local storage.

Step 3. Share movies

Navigate to the drop-down menu on the top-right corner and select your Android device before clicking Transfer All. That's it!

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10 Best Free Movie Apps on Google Play 2022