Apple TV just added a fresh batch of classic movies to its library for free, including my favorite Spielberg tear-jerker heres how to find them

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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:29:39 +0000

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Apple TV has added a handful of classic movies to its library of original titles, and they're all free to stream.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apple TV has added third-party movies to its library of original titles for free So far the offer is only available in the US, UK, and Canada It's not certain whether it's a limited promotion Apple TV is one of the best streaming services to sign up for if youre looking for original and high-production movies and shows but now the streaming behemoth is switching things up.

As spotted by 9to5Mac , Apple has added a handful of classic movies to its library of Apple TV originals, and theyre all included in your subscription plan with no additional fees. We dont know the full list of markets where
this promotion is live, though the outlet says its available in the US, UK, and Canada so far. We also dont know if this is a limited-time offering, but you can find the collection of non-Apple TV movies under the Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV carousel. Titles are subject to vary depending on region, but the following movies are available to stream on Apple TV in the
US now: Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: The Martian Arrival The Bourne Identity Looper E.T. The Proposal I, Robot Forgetting
Sarah Marshall 21 Jump Street The Sixth Sense Gone Girl Zoolander Zodiac Charlies Angels Titanic Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol A Beautiful Mind The Aviator The Rookie Its quite an out-of-pocket move for Apple TV, given that it prides itself on housing only original entertainment, and not titles that it doesnt produce itself.

Subscribers have always had the option to buy or rent third-party titles through the streaming service similar to Prime Video but thats pretty much it. That said, this isnt the first time Apple TV+ has experimented with a promotion like this. You may like Apple TV subscription cost plans, deals
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The streaming platform pulled a similar stunt back in 2024, when it added 50 licensed movies to its library , but it came with two unfortunate caveats. Firstly, the offer was available to US subscribers only, leaving the rest of the world out of the excitement, and secondly it didnt last very long, as all 50 movies were removed after just one month.

Whether its the same situation this time around is unclear. So far, Apple hasnt explicitly stated if this is another limited offer so that gives us a little bit of hope, but were keeping our eyes peeled for more information
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Its been a busy time for Apple TV+ right now. The fourth season of one its best shows, Ted Lasso , is finally out, which our Senior Entertainment Reporter Tom Power gave a generous four stars in his review not to mention the new miniseries Cape Fear has really taken off. However, its not the only streamer thats shaking things up with its movie library.

Just this week, Google added over 10,000 movies and TV shows to Google TV Freeplay , a FAST streaming platform baked into supported smart TVs. Additionally, the company expanded its live TV programming, which now
includes over 300 free channels across a multitude of genres.

Its great to see Apple TV has considered bulking out its library of original movies and shows with third-party titles, but I dont think platforms like Netflix and Disney+ should worry just yet. As mentioned, this might be
another limited offer, but if Apple TV decides to get the ball rolling with introducing non-Apple TV titles to its library, then its rivals should consider sleeping with one eye open.

Out of all the platforms, Apple TV is the most dedicated to its original productions by a landslide, while Netflix churns out shows and cancels them shortly after. If Apple TV continues to add third-party movies, viewers will have the best of both: quality original programming and classic, feel-good movies. That's when its rivals should start to rethink things. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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