123 Must-Watch Movies You Can Stream Online

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Watching movies has never been more convenient—and we owe video streaming services for providing endless entertainment. With loads of movies available on these platforms, you can watch anything you want. The sky's the limit!

No wonder more and more people choose to subscribe to Netflix, HBO GO and other streaming apps because they get to enjoy unlimited access to movies online. No need to go out to the cinemas, as homes have become the safest movie zones in quarantine. You can even watch Netflix or HBO GO movies for free online during a trial period, which sweetens the deal even more. 

If you’re wondering what to watch next, read on. 

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Cult Classics

These films may not have been big shots at the box office, but they gained some of the most loyal and dedicated fan bases in the movie world. And guess what, that doesn’t mean you’d be hard-pressed to find something that will indulge your liking for the unconventional and avant-garde. 

1. Star Trek (1979) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

2. The Big Lebowski (1998) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

3. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

4. Fight Club (1999) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) | Stream it on Netflix

6. Mean Girls (2004) | Stream it on HBO GO

7. Back to the Future (1985) | Stream it on Netflix

8. Reservoir Dogs (1992) | Stream it on HBO GO

9. The Room (2019) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

10. Edward Scissorhands (1990) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

Animated Films

Animated films have relatable storylines; they brim with life lessons and often heart-warming moments and boast incredible CGI that can transport you into another universe. Animated movies aren’t just for kids. Anyone who appreciates stunning visual storytelling is in for a ride! 

11. Kungfu Panda (2008) | Stream it on Netflix

12. Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (2005) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

13. Toy Story (1995) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

14. The Lion King (1994) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

15. How to Train Your Dragon (2010) | Stream it on Netflix

16. The Little Prince (2015) | Stream it on Netflix

17. Shrek (2001) | Stream it on Netflix

18. Space Jam (1996) | Stream it on HBO GO

19. Minions (2015) | Stream it on HBO GO

20. Prince of Egypt (1998) | Stream it on Netflix

21. My Neighbor Totoro (1988) | Stream it on Netflix

22. From Up on Poppy Hill (2011) | Stream it on Netflix

Feel-good Flicks

Forget your troubles with these movies’ light take on life, relationships, career and everything in between. Yes, things can get pretty messed up at times, but you’ll always be inspired to look up instead. And, of course, the OSTs from these movies will have you singing your blues away.

23. Mamma Mia! (2008) | Stream it on Netflix

24. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) | Stream it on Netflix

25. Forrest Gump (1994) | Stream it on Netflix

26. Invictus (2009) | Stream it on Netflix

27. Julie & Julia (2009) | Stream it on HBO GO

28. The Blind Side (2009) | Stream it on Netflix

29. 3 Idiots (2009) | Stream it on Netflix

30. Silver Linings Playbook (2012) | Stream it on Netflix

31. Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) | Stream it on Netflix

32. Hugo (2011) | Stream it on Netflix

33. As Good as It Gets (1997) | Stream it on Netflix

Family-oriented Movies

They say family is everything, and what better way to appreciate family and people who feel like family than these movies.

34. My Spy (2020) | Stream it on HBO GO

35. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015) | Stream it on HBO GO

36. Matilda (1996) | Stream it on Netflix

37. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) | Stream it on Netflix

38. The Addams Family (1991) | Stream it on Netflix

39. The Karate Kid (2010) | Stream it on Netflix

40. Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang (2010) | Stream it on Netflix

41. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) | Stream it on HBO GO

42. Wonder (2017) | Stream it on Netflix

43. Minions (2015) | Stream it on Netflix

44. Hook (1991) | Stream it on Netflix

Love, Romance and #Adulting

Relive your first love or even your first heartbreak in the company of these romantic movies. Of course, you already know not all love stories have a happy ending, so best to have a box of tissues to wipe off the tears as you stream the movies below.

45. Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016) | Stream it on HBO GO

46. Eat Pray Love (2010) | Stream it on Netflix

47. Jerry Maguire (1996) | Stream it on HBO GO

48. Valentine’s Day (2010) | Stream it on Netflix

49. Last Christmas (2019) | Stream it on HBO GO

50. Notting Hill (1999) | Stream it on Netflix

51. The Notebook (2004) | Stream it on HBO GO

52. Brokeback Mountain (2005) | Stream it on Netflix

53. Through Night & Day (2018) | Stream it on Netflix

54. A Star is Born (2018) | Stream it on Netflix

55. La La Land (2016) | Stream it on Netflix

Action Movies 

Whether you’re into superhero stuff, explosive car chases or end-of-world themes, you’re in for non-stop entertainment with these adrenaline-packed titles.

56. The Dark Knight (2009) | Stream it on HBO GO

57. The Bourne Identity (2002) | Stream it on Netflix

58. Gladiator (2000) | Stream it on Netflix

59. Inception (2010) | Stream it on HBO GO

60. The Revenant (2016) | Stream it on HBO GO

61. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) | Stream it on HBO GO

62. Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Justice Is Gray (2021) | Stream it on HBO GO

63. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) | Stream it on Netflix

64. Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) | Stream it on HBO GO

65. The Outpost (2020) | Stream it on HBO GO

66. John Wick (2014) | Stream it on Netflix

67. The Matrix (1999) | Stream it on Netflix

68. The Avengers (2012) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

69. Crawl (2019) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

70. Face/Off (1997) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

71. Fist of Fury (1972) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

72. Narc (2002) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

73. Skyfall (2012) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

74. A Vigilante (2019) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

75. Unstoppable (2010) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

76. Ronin (1998) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

77. Anna (2019) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

LOL Comedies

We all need a good laugh now and then, especially in these rough times. Leave it to these movies to do just that for you. Watch your favorite comedians dish out their good-natured banter, ad-libs, punchlines and funny antics. 

78. Ted (2012) | Stream it on HBO GO

79. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) | Stream it on Netflix

80. We’re the Millers (2013) | Stream it on HBO GO

81. Meet the Parents (2000) | Stream it on HBO GO

82. Booksmart (2019) | Stream it on HBO GO

83. The Hangover (2009) | Stream it on HBO GO

84. Bridesmaids (2011) | Stream it on Netflix

85. The Intern (2015) | Stream it on Netflix

86. White Chicks (2004) | Stream it on Netflix

87. There’s Something About Mary (1998) | Stream it on Netflix

88. Liar Liar (1997) | Stream it on Netflix

89. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) | Stream it on Netflix

90. Election (1999) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

91. The Birdcage (1997) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

92. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

93. Bottle Rocket (1996) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

94. Burn After Reading (2008) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

95. The Full Monty (1997) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

96. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

97. The House Bunny (2008) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

98. The Nutty Professor (1963) | Stream it on Amazon Prime

Horrific Thrillers

From ghosts to zombies, psychos, paranormal elements and more, these thrillers will keep you on the edge of your seat. Watch at your own risk!

 99.  Don’t Breathe (2016) | Stream it on Netflix

100. It: Chapter 2 (2019) | Stream it on HBO GO

101. Us (2019) | Stream it on Netflix

102. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) | Stream it on Netflix

103. Annabelle Comes Home (2019) | Stream it on HBO GO

104. A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) | Stream it on HBO GO

105. Birdbox (2018) | Stream it on Netflix

106. World War Z (2013) | Stream it on Netflix

107. The Nun (2018) | Stream it on Netflix

108. Scream (1996) | Stream it on HBO GO

109. The Host (2006) | Stream it on Netflix

110. Carrie (2013) | Stream it on Netflix

111. The Exorcist (1973) | Stream it on Netflix

112. Train to Busan (2016) | Stream it on Netflix

113. Parasite (2019) | Stream it on Viu

Free Movies Online

Nothing beats free stuff, and that includes free online movies. From Korean to Filipino and international titles, there’s one to keep you company. So kick back, make some popcorn and get ready to watch movies for free online.

114. You Make Me Dance (2021) | Stream it on Rakuten Viki

115. Mr. Wacky (2006) | Stream it on Rakuten Viki

116. Oversize Love (2020) | Stream it on Rakuten Viki

117. My Boss, My Hero (2001) | Stream it on Rakuten Viki

118. Science & Sensibility (2018) | Stream it on Rakuten Viki

119. Replay (2021) | Stream it on Rakuten Viki

120. The Super Parental Guardians (2016) | Watch it on YouTube

121. Citadel (2012) | Watch it on YouTube

122. How to Be Yours (2016) | Watch it on YouTube

123. Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013) | Watch it on YouTube

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Sit Back and Enjoy the Show

While it’s not the most exhaustive list—just a small portion of what the filmdom has to offer—the 123 movies we’ve listed here can give you a good head start in your search for online movies.

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So, whether you’re watching these flicks for the first or the nth time, we hope to see you at the movies!