Watching free movies on YouTube is a great way to save money while still getting to enjoy great Black movies. From classic films to newer releases, there’s an movie option for everyone. Watching YouTube or an online streaming service also means you don’t have to worry about downloading videos or running out of space for them on your device. Not sure what to watch? Just keep reading!

4 of the Best Black Movies on YouTube

Watching movies for free doesn’t mean compromising quality! Here are four of the best Black movies available for free on YouTube right now.

I, Robot

“I, Robot” is a 2004 science fiction action film directed by Alex Proyas, and named for a short story collection by Isaac Asimov. The film stars Will Smith as a police detective who investigates a crime involving robots that may have gone haywire. The plot focuses on issues of A.I. (artificial intelligence) and robotics, while raising moral and ethical questions about how humans use technology.

Kingdom Come

“Kingdom Come” was released in 2001 and directed by Doug McHenry. It stars an award-winning cast, including LL Cool J, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, Anthony Anderson, and Whoopi Goldberg. After the death of their family patriarch, relatives reunite in rural Georgia for the funeral and must confront their pasts . Tensions rise and finally reach a hilarious climax in this one-of-a-kind comedy-drama.

Unstoppable

“Unstoppable” is a 2010 American action thriller film directed by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. Together, a veteran railroad engineer and a young conductor race against time to stop an unmanned, half-mile-long runaway freight train carrying combustible liquids and poisonous gas from wiping out a city.

Beauty Shop

“Beauty Shop” is a 2005 comedy film starring Queen Latifah and Alicia Silverstone. The story follows Gina, an ambitious hairstylist who moves from Chicago to Atlanta to open her own beauty shop. With the help of her loyal employees, she sets out to build a successful business and prove that women can do anything they set their minds to. Along the way, she must deal with a rival salon owner, family drama, and other challenges. The film is also a spinoff of the “Barbershop” franchise,

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