Top 5 Free Movies On Youtube In 2023
YouTube is no longer just a platform for cat videos and music videos, there’s a whole library of free movies available to watch. But, with so many options available, it can be hard to know which ones are the best. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 free movies to watch on YouTube in 2023.
1. The Prince & Me (2004)
If you thought rom-coms from the 2000s were all the same, give The Prince & Me a try. It has all the elements we loved from that period and more. This movie stars Luke Mably and Julia Stiles and tells the story of a pre-med student from Wisconsin who is being charmed by a Danish prince who is disguised as an everyday college student. What happens when she finds out the truth? Three direct-to-video sequels were made with new writers, directors, and actors. For anyone looking for a modern-day fairy tale with a happy ending, this is the film for you.
2. A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Jim Carrey, Emily Browning, Liam Aiken, Kara Hoffman, and Shelby Hoffman star in the movie based on the initial trilogy of A Series of Unfortunate Events written by Lemony Snicket (the pseudonym of Daniel Handler). The Baudelaire siblings are taken in by their distant relative, Count Olaf, after the death of their parents in a fire that destroyed their home. A new cast was featured in the Netflix adaptation of the full series, released in 2017 and titled A Series of Unfortunate Events.
3. Free Birds (2013)
Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, and Amy Poehler lend their voices to the 2013 computer-animated science fiction movie which incorporates elements of humor and time travel. The plot revolves around two turkeys going back to the first Thanksgiving in order to prevent their species from being served as food. Interestingly, in 1621, the turkey characters try to persuade the settlers and Native Americans that pizza is better than turkey. The movie is primarily driven by its time travel and action scenes. For its contribution to music in a feature production, Free Birds was nominated for an Annie Award.
4. Girl in Progress (2012)
The main themes of the movie Girl in Progress are determination and overcoming obstacles. The story focuses on Grace Gutierrez (Eva Mendes), a single mom raising her teenage daughter Ansiedad (Cierra Ramirez). Ansiedad is often left to take care of herself and her mom, as Grace is busy working, dealing with her finances, and being in a relationship with the married Dr. Harford (Matthew Modine). Both mother and daughter gain valuable understandings about what it really means to be family and how to mature in a world that keeps throwing challenges at them. According to Huffpost, the movie won the Favorite Movie Award at the 2012 ALMA Awards, which recognize Hispanic accomplishments in music, movies, and TV.
5. The Iron Giant (1999)
The Iron Giant is based on the 1968 book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. Set during the Cold War era of 1957, the movie follows a young boy named Hogarth Hughes (voiced by Eli Marienthal) who befriends a gigantic alien robot (voiced by Vin Diesel). Hogarth works to protect the robot from the American military and the suspicious federal agent Kent Mansley (voiced by Christopher McDonald) with the help of the beatnik artist Dean McCoppin (Harry Connick Jr.). Despite being animated, The Iron Giant is a very emotionally compelling movie that is sure to teach viewers valuable lessons about love and dedication.
