Les Numériques has identified several free and 100% legal streaming platforms available in France, offering users a way to watch movies and series without paying subscription fees. These platforms include France.tv, Arte.tv, TF1+, M6+, Pluto TV, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Plex, and the Internet Archive. Each provides a range of content, from classic films to current series, accessible without cost or with minimal fees.
France.tv, originally dedicated to reruns, has evolved into a true on-demand video service. Users need to create a free account to access it on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. The platform offers a variety of programs, including American films, French gems, and classics of the 7th art (a term used for cinema). It also includes series such as Cœurs Noirs, Sambre, Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, and Parlement.
Arte.tv, a well-known representative of the French audiovisual landscape, provides hundreds of quality programs available for several months. The catalog includes fictions, documentaries, reports, series, short films, and concerts. Arte.tv also features international and curious selections, as well as great cinema classics and series exclusives like Samuel. It is available on channel 77 of the TNT, the official website, and various devices including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, iOS, Android, and connected TVs.
TF1+, launched on January 8, 2024, replaces the old service MyTF1. This AVoD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) platform requires creating a free account to access 15,000 hours of programs, including Koh-Lanta, Star Academy, The Voice, and 200 cinema films, 200 TV movies, and 200 series. The platform includes ads, except for programs under 15 minutes, and offers a Premium option for 5.99 €/month to remove ads and access programs in advance. It is available on the official website, computer, smartphone, tablet, and connected TVs.
M6+, launched on May 15, 2024, replaces the historical platform 6play. It offers the entire content of the M6 group's antennas, including Pékin Express, Qui veut être mon associé?, L'Île de la tentation, and Scènes de ménage. It also includes more than 30,000 hours of streaming programs, 11,000 hours of series, 300 cinema films, and live broadcasts of the NFL and MMA Academy. A unique feature is its AI-powered search engine. It is available on the official website, computer, smartphone, tablet, and connected TVs.
Free and Legal Streaming Platforms in France Offer Alternatives to Paid Services
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