12 Ways to Watch Movies Together Online (It’s Easier Than You Think)

Looking for a hassle-free streaming solution? I recommend scheduling a watch party via a video chat platform like Zoom, so that way, everyone can decide on a movie, press play at the same time and enjoy the picture with minimal tech requirements. Keep in mind that free Zoom accounts have a meeting limit of 40 minutes, otherwise, you'll need to upgrade your account.

Key Features

• Screen sharing
• Caption translations
• Integrated calendar invites

How to watch movies together online with Zoom:

• If you don't already have an account, sign up to create a new one.
• Once you're signed in, start or schedule a meeting.
• Share the link that's generated with your friends and family.
• Once everyone has joined, click the "Share Screen" button on your Zoom control panel. Enable the "Share Computer Sound" and "Optimize Screen Sharing for Video Clip" settings, then click "Share."

"As someone who loves watching shows and movies with their partner, Scener was a life-saver when I was in a long-distance relationship," says PureWow Audience Development Strategist Nicole Frazzini. "I loved that the video chat and messaging feature was on the same screen, so we could see each other’s reactions without worrying about multiple devices. One thing to note, however, is that you have to stay muted while the show is on, otherwise you’ll get feedback." Note that everyone in the group must be subscribed to the streaming service in order for it to work. Hulu and Funimation require premium subscriptions to Scener for access. (This tier is also ad-free.)

Key Features

• Video, audio and text chat
• Supports most major streaming platforms in the U.S.
• Host up to ten guests

How to watch movies together online with Scener:

• Create a Scener account and install the extension in Google Chrome.
• To start a watch party room, go to the website and click the "host a watch party" button. You can select one of two options: room (invite-only for up to ten people) or theater (where an unlimited number of guests can join).
• Adjust your audio and visual settings, then choose your streaming service.
• Invite your friends with the generated link.
• Pick a show or movie and enjoy.

If you were once a fan of Skype, you’ll be sad to know it was sunsetted in 2025. However, the good news is that its owner, Microsoft, is rolling all accounts into Microsoft Teams. The features are slightly modified, but when it comes to the best ways to watch movies together online, this is still my pick for a movie marathon. While the free Microsoft Teams account has a 60-minute call limit, a personal subscription ($10/month) gets you a max call time of 30 hours in one go. (This is up six hours from Skype’s original 24 hours.) Perfect for binge-watching entire seasons of your favorite Netflix shows.

Key Features

• Up to 100 participants
• Subscription allows group calls up to 30 hours
• Live captions

How to watch movies together online with Microsoft Teams:

• Create a video call link or sign into your account and start a video call.
• Once you're on the call, share your screen with your friends by clicking the box with an upward arrow. You can select the window you wish to share, and it will then be outlined in red.
• Pull up your movie and hit play.

Rave is unique in that it’s the only platform that allows users to sync their streaming services, so they can watch movies together. Not only is it free of charge, but it’s also compatible with the most popular services, like Netflix, Hulu, Max and more. Even better? There’s no limit to the number of people who can join, and you can chat with others while watching in real-time. But keep in mind that all users must have a Rave account and access to the same streaming service.

Key Features

• Available for Apple and Android
• Accommodates most streaming platforms
• Synch unlimited devices

How to watch movies together online with Rave:

• If you haven't already signed up, start by downloading the Rave app and set up your account.
• Add people by tapping the menu icon and selecting "Friends." Search for the friends you'd like to add, or you can send text invites for people to join Rave.
• Decide what you want to watch. (Sign in to your streaming account if necessary.)
• Pull up the movie and hit play.

Formerly called Netflix Party, the service allows users to connect with up to 50 people. There’s a Google extension that enables subscribers to chat and watch the streaming service together at the same time. However, because you’re not sharing screens, everyone will need an account to access the streaming platform your group is using.

Key Features

• Host watch parties for Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max and Amazon Prime
• HD video quality
• Group chat

How to watch movies together online with Teleparty:

• Download the Teleparty add-on and pin the extension in Google Chrome.
• Pull up your desired movie or show. Click the “TP” pin you installed, then hit “Start Party” to generate a URL.
• If you’re receiving the URL, click it. It will redirect you to the streaming platform where the movie or show is located. Hit your “TP” pinned button, and you’ll be in the party.
• Hit play and gossip about the most popular titles. (“Did you see Jen’s blouse in that Dead to Me scene? I need it…now.”)

Introducing another extension that allows you to group stream a variety of services, including Netflix, HBO Max, Vimeo, YouTube and Prime Video. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, the premium version allows you to watch Hulu and Disney+ (for an extra fee, of course). The platform can also sync media like personal videos and platforms like Vimeo and Crunchyroll, making it extremely versatile. For those who want to gab while watching, you can choose to enable the webcam and microphone at the beginning of the watch party. (Though, note it works best with ten people or less.)

Key Features

• Video auto-sync
• Available for YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Vimeo and a variety of other platforms
• Live chat

How to watch movies together online with TwoSeven:

• Create an account and make sure to download the TwoSeven extension. It only operates on Google Chrome and Firefox.
• After signing in, click on "Start Watching" and create a new private virtual room.
• Select "Allow participants to use webcam/mic in this room" and invite your friends to join by sending the link in the address bar.
• Pull up your movie and hit play.

Hulu Watch Party allows subscribers to watch movies together, no matter their location. Up to eight people can join, although all participants must be subscribers and 18 or older. Currently, Hulu Watch Party is an online-only feature.

Key Features

• Synchronized video playback
• Host up to eight people
• Compatible with Apple SharePlay

How to watch movies together online with Hulu Watch Party:

• First, make sure you're logged in to Hulu.com on a supported browser (like Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge).
• Find the show or movie you'd like to watch, then look for the Watch Party icon, which is located on the Details page next to “List.”
• Click "Start the Party," then click the chain button to copy the link and share.
• Hit play when everyone has joined.

Kast allows you to stream online movies (even games!) with whomever you please. It's important to note that the service is free with Tubi and YouTube. But if you want to watch something else—like Netflix—you’ll be asked to pay a small fee. The paid tier also unlocks ad-free content, allows you to share your webcam and screen simultaneously, screens content in HD and more.

Key Features

• Screen sharing for up to 20 people
• Maximum 100 people in a watch party
• Stream directly from the app or share your screen

How to watch movies together online with Kast:

• Log in to Kast via its website.
• To create a new party, click the button on the bottom left that says "New Party." (Pssst, after you sign up, you'll notice that Kast automatically creates the first party for you, so you can also just click the available link under "My Parties.")
• Find what you want to watch with your friends, then click the "share your screen" button.
• Invite others to join by clicking the "Invite people" button on the right side. You can also share the provided link.
• Start streaming after your friends join!

Metastream is a foolproof platform that connects people, one movie at a time. Unlike the other services, users can add multiple URLs to their queue, which will play consecutively. That way, you’ll never run out of options. And if you must stop your watch party early, a timestamp tool allows you to seamlessly pick up where you left off.

Key Features

• Can store future movies in a queue
• Timestamp feature can bookmark unfinished content
• Live chat

How to watch movies together online with Metastream:

• Create your account on getmetastream.com and download the extension.
• After signing up, click “Start Session.” 
• Click the “Invite” button to share the link with your friends. (You also have the option of making this watch party public or private.)
• Once your friends have joined, simply paste the URL for the video you'd like to watch in the bar and click “Add to Session.”
• Remember that you can actually build a queue for everyone to watch, so if you'd like to add another, click a video source in the middle of the screen, search for the video you want and click “Add to Session.”
• Hit play once your queue is all set.

SharePlay is a great option if everyone has an Apple device—and even for those who don't. If you have friends or family on Android, simply drop them an invite link, and they can access the watch party via their internet browser. SharePlay is compatible with Apple TV+, Pluto TV, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Paramount+, ESPN+ and more. The only downside? It won't work with Netflix or Prime Video.

Key Features

• Synched playback
• Shared controls
• Those without Apple devices can join via browser without logging in

How to watch movies together online with Apple SharePlay:

• Launch FaceTime on your device.
• Select the "new FaceTime" button to invite your friends to the group video call. (Another option is to select "Create Link" and share it with others.)
• After everyone joins, launch the video streaming app and hit play.

With Plex Watch Together, you and your friends get to watch free live television and movies together via the Plex Media Server and Plex's movie library. It's compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS and more. By making an account, you can compile a list of movies and shows to watch, plus bookmark upcoming releases. You can also connect with fellow movie and TV fans—even if you’re not friends IRL. As a bonus, Plex can organize your other media, too, including photos and videos. However, the watch party function doesn't include a chat feature.

Key Features

• Compile watch list from across streaming platforms
• Rate films and shows
• Add friends

How to watch movies together online with Plex Watch Together:

• Launch Plex and choose the movie you'd like to watch.
• Then, select the "More" button (which looks like three dots) and choose "Watch Together."
• Select the friends you want to invite to the watch party, then hit "Done."
• After everyone has accepted the invite, the movie will automatically start to play.

Chrome Watch Party is a free tool for watching movies and shows, and it's compatible with browsers like Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. It syncs movies from several streaming platforms, including Netflix, Youtube, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO and Amazon Prime Video, and friends can have group chats as they watch.

Key Features

• Compatible with most streaming platforms
• SyncWatch feature synchs everyone’s viewing experience with group play, pause, rewind and fast-forward

How to watch movies together online with Chrome Watch Party:

• Download the extension/add-on to your browser.
• Click the "Start the Party" icon and invite your friends.
• Select your streaming platform, choose a movie and hit play.

Watch parties allow streamers to virtually enjoy movies and TV shows with their friends and family without ever leaving the comfort of their couch. The videos are synced for those who join, so you can stream content at the same time. Most services have additional features—like chatrooms—so participants can communicate through their computers.

It’s important to note that, in most cases, everyone needs to have a streaming subscription in order for the watch party to be successful. (For example, if the movie is available on Netflix, all parties must have an active Netflix subscription.)