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You can access free movies online by visiting a trusted website. Oscar Wong / Getty ImagesTo download a movie to your computer, you'll need the necessary software to play it [source: DIVX]. However, distributing copyrighted movies without the creator's permission is illegal in the U.S. and many other countries [source: CNET]. For legal movie downloads, make sure to use websites that offer movies legitimately. Payment does not always indicate legality, and free access does not necessarily imply piracy [source: Educause]. Free movies are available for streaming on your computer through trusted platforms like the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), where users in the U.S. can watch movies and TV episodes at no cost [source: BBC].
Follow these steps to watch free movies on your computer:
- Visit a website that provides free movies.
- Select the movie you'd like to watch.
- Click on the option to download the movie.
- Follow the prompts to download the movie to your computer. You might need to install a media player like Adobe Flash or Windows Media Player to view the movie [source: Hulu].
