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The 50+ Best Movies in Public Domain (Ranker)

"Welcome film lovers to our collection of over 50 public domain movies that you can watch for free. Why pay for a streaming subscription when we have a treasure trove of award-winning films available at your fingertips? These copyright-free movies provide a wonderful opportunity to dive into the golden years of cinema, exploring a time when storytelling & character development were at the core of filmmaking. Seamlessly curated for your viewing pleasure, this list features a diverse selection of beloved classics and hidden gems, ranging from uproarious comedies, to gripping film noirs, and from chilling horror films to heartwarming dramas. The selection process for these movies was carried out expertly, focusing not just on their availability in the public domain, but on their artistic merit, critical acclaim, and enduring appeal to audiences worldwide. As these are royalty-free movies, they truly allow you to experience the rich heritage of global cinema without any cost." - ranker.com
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Charade (1963)
Charade (1963)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
2
His Girl Friday (1940)
His Girl Friday (1940)
Rotten Tomatoes®   99%
3
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
4
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Rotten Tomatoes®   90%
5
The Gold Rush (1925)
The Gold Rush (1925)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
6
The General (1926)
The General (1926)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
7
The Last Man on Earth (1964)
The Last Man on Earth (1964)
Rotten Tomatoes®   81%
8
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
9
D.O.A. (1950)
D.O.A. (1950)
Rotten Tomatoes®   88%
10
Meet John Doe (1941)
Meet John Doe (1941)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
11
Carnival of Souls (1962)
Carnival of Souls (1962)
Rotten Tomatoes®   87%
12
McLintock! (1963)
McLintock! (1963)
Rotten Tomatoes®   57%
13
The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
14
Road to Bali (1952)
Road to Bali (1952)
Rotten Tomatoes®   75%
15
Detour (1945)
Detour (1945)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
16
Gulliver's Travels (1939)
Gulliver's Travels (1939)
Rotten Tomatoes®   69%
17
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor (1936)
Popeye the Sailor Meets Sindbad the Sailor (1936)
18
The Little Princess (1917)
The Little Princess (1917)
19
Angel and the Badman (1947)
Angel and the Badman (1947)
Rotten Tomatoes®   71%
20
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
21
Cyrano De Bergerac (1950)
Cyrano De Bergerac (1950)
Rotten Tomatoes®   75%
22
Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (1937)
Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba's Forty Thieves (1937)
23
A Farewell to Arms (1932)
A Farewell to Arms (1932)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
24
White Zombie (1932)
White Zombie (1932)
Rotten Tomatoes®   86%
25
Disorder in the Court (1936)
Disorder in the Court (1936)
26
Topper Returns (1941)
Topper Returns (1941)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
27
A Star Is Born (1937)
A Star Is Born (1937)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
28
Royal Wedding (1951)
Royal Wedding (1951)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
29
Nothing Sacred (1937)
Nothing Sacred (1937)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
30
Reefer Madness (1936)
Reefer Madness (1936)
Rotten Tomatoes®   39%
31
Father's Little Dividend (1951)
Father's Little Dividend (1951)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
32
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Rotten Tomatoes®   88%
33
The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)
The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)
Rotten Tomatoes®   33%
34
My Favorite Brunette (1947)
My Favorite Brunette (1947)
Rotten Tomatoes®   78%
35
Dementia 13 (1963)
Dementia 13 (1963)
Rotten Tomatoes®   69%
36
Santa Fe Trail (1940)
Santa Fe Trail (1940)
Rotten Tomatoes®   63%
37
Malice in the Palace (1949)
Malice in the Palace (1949)
38
Africa Screams (1949)
Africa Screams (1949)
Rotten Tomatoes®   60%
39
Algiers (1938)
Algiers (1938)
40
Bowery at Midnight (1942)
Bowery at Midnight (1942)
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