Note: For this article, I’m using an Apple TV, but the process is virtually the same on other platforms and on the web.

Watch Free Movies and TV with Plex

If you have your Plex server up and running you can start viewing the free content. On whichever device you have the Plex app installed. We have an article on how to set up Plex. It’s a few years old but the steps will give you an idea of how to get started. Launch the Plex app on your device (in this case it’s Apple TV) and scroll to the “Movies & TV on Plex” entry on the sidebar. Then you can scroll through and view all of the free content available. Find something you like and select it.

Then you will get a description of the movie or show and at the bottom, it includes similar content. It also includes the stars of the show or movie. Selecting the actor will give you a list of other movies or shows they are in that is available on Plex.

The free content is ad-supported so you will need to get limited commercials throughout the show or movie your watching. Usually, it starts with a 15-30 ad before starting the movie. Then ads are intermittently dispersed throughout the show.

Watch Free Movies and TV with Plex Online

If you don’t have a Plex server enabled or want to watch free content while on-the-go you can. Simply head to plex.tv/watch-free and click the Watch Now button. Sign in or create an account and the interface is virtually the same as other platforms.

Summing Up on Free Plex Content

The content will stream at up to 1080p quality and Plex will sync the progress of what you’re watching so you can pick up where you left off on other devices. Note that the Plex app is cross-platform and available on virtually every device you can throw at it. That includes desktop, mobile, and online.

Here is the list of the top 10 most streamed VOD content from the platform as of February 2020: Now, it’s important to note that these movies are free for all Plex users. A Plex Pass subscription is not required. However, once you get going with Plex you might want to subscribe. It’s only five bucks per month. With a Plex Pass, you get more options like the ability to record over-the-air TV, movie and TV extras, premium photos, get access to premium music via TIDAL, and a lot more.

How to Watch Free Movies and TV with Plex - 73How to Watch Free Movies and TV with Plex - 17How to Watch Free Movies and TV with Plex - 10How to Watch Free Movies and TV with Plex - 28How to Watch Free Movies and TV with Plex - 89How to Watch Free Movies and TV with Plex - 36