Stream free movies and shows on Google TV Freeplay

You can now watch more than 10,000 free movies and shows whenever you want on Google TV Freeplay. We’re also expanding our TV lineup to include more than 300 free live channels.

Google TV bringing video-on-demand ¹ to Google TV Freeplay, which gives you instant access to free ² entertainment. You can now watch more than 10,000 free movies and shows whenever you want ― no subscription required. We’re also expanding our TV lineup to include more than 300 free live channels across news, sports, reality TV, true crime, and more.

Watch on-demand movies and shows.

Dive into an expansive library featuring hit titles from top studios like A24 and Lionsgate. You can stream everything from Oscar winners like “Lady Bird” to crowd favorites like “Seventeen Again” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” We’ll be refreshing our library all year long.

Discover new channels.

Check out some of our newest channel additions, including World of Love Island, Bloomberg TV+, Yahoo! Sports Network, and The Martha Stewart Channel.

Image of the “Live TV” tab on Google TV Freeplay.

Whether you’re in the mood to watch a top-rated movie or want to catch up on the latest news, Google TV Freeplay has you covered. To start watching, open the Freeplay app from your Home screen and jump right in.

Google TV Freeplay allows you to stream over 10,000 free on-demand movies and TV shows alongside more than 300 free live channels, completely free of cost and with no subscriptions, sign-ups, or extra app downloads required. This free content is entirely ad-supported. [1, 2, 3]

Available Free Content

Google TV Freeplay splits its massive content library into two primary sections: [3, 4]

On-Demand Movies & Shows: You can choose from a library of 10,000+ titles. This features content from major studios like A24 and Lionsgate, including award winners like Lady Bird, 17 Again, and reality hits like Hell’s Kitchen. [2, 3, 5]
Live TV Channels: There are over 300 always-on channels covering news, sports, and entertainment. Notable additions include The Martha Stewart Channel, Bloomberg TV Plus, Yahoo! Sports Network, and World of Love Island. [1, 3, 5]

How to Access Google TV Freeplay

You do not need to download a separate application; the service is built natively into your television’s interface. [4]

Turn on your Google TV device (such as a Chromecast with Google TV or a smart TV running the Google TV operating system). [2]
Navigate to the “Live” tab on your home screen to browse the live channel guide, or open the built-in Google TV Freeplay app icon from your apps row. [6]
Explore the dedicated tabs now labeled “Live TV” and “Free movies & shows” to instantly pick between live broadcasts and on-demand streaming. [4]

System Requirements

Location: This expanded on-demand and live streaming service is currently exclusive to users in the United States.
Software Updates: Ensure your television has the latest software. You must have the most up-to-date version of the “Google TV Home” application for the new on-demand catalog to appear. [3, 4, 6]

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