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Buster Keaton, Fritz Lang, Oscar Micheaux, film noir, classic horror and NASA's Apollo films: nearly 100 hand-picked movies and series, free to watch. No subscription, no credit card, ever.
How it works
Press play. That's it.
Like broadcast TV, Haukley is paid for by a few short ads — so everything is free to watch.
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Download Haukley on your TV or phone. It's free, with no sign-up to start watching.
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Browse hand-picked films and series, or search by title, genre or actor.
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Now streaming
Stories that built the movies.
Silent comedy, noir, horror, swashbucklers, early TV and the first films made by Black directors for Black audiences: chosen by people, not an algorithm. Every title is in the public domain or shared under Creative Commons, and each page says why.
Watch anywhere
On the screens you already have.
One free app for your TV and your phone, with the same lineup everywhere. Live now on the web, iPhone, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV; Roku, LG and Samsung TVs are on the way.
For filmmakers
Your film deserves an audience. Keep your rights and half the revenue.
Every ad is tracked to the film it ran in, so you see exactly what your film earns — and 50% of it is yours.
- No fees. Ever.Free to submit and free to be distributed.
- 50% of ad revenueReported per title and paid monthly.
- Non-exclusiveStay on Tubi, Prime Video, YouTube or anywhere else.
- Leave anytimeTake your film down with 30 days' notice.
FAQ
Questions? Answers.
Is Haukley really free?
Yes. Haukley is supported by ads, like broadcast TV, so there's no subscription and no credit card. You'll see a few short ad breaks during a film or episode.
Do I need an account?
No. You can start watching without signing up. Your place in each film is remembered on your device.
What can I watch on Haukley?
Classic films and series: Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd comedies, Metropolis and Nosferatu, film noir, classic horror, swashbucklers, Pioneers of Black Cinema, NASA's Apollo mission films, early TV and modern animated shorts. Browse the full library.
How can these films be free?
Every title on Haukley is in the U.S. public domain or released by its makers under a Creative Commons license. We research the rights of each film before it goes up, and each film's page explains why it is free. Short ads pay for the streaming.
Where can I watch?
On the web at haukley.com/watch, on iPhone and Apple TV from the App Store, and on Amazon Fire TV. Roku, LG and Samsung TV apps are on the way. Haukley is available in the United States.
When is Haukley coming to my TV?
Leave your email and we'll send one note when Haukley is live on Roku, LG or Samsung, nothing else.
I made a film. Can it be on Haukley?
Yes — see For filmmakers. There's no fee, the deal is non-exclusive, and you earn half of the ad revenue your film generates.
How do I get help?
Email support@haukley.com or visit Support.
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