Do you say Yes to movies? Then YesMovies might be your go-to site to watch movies for free. YesMovies is a streaming content and video file aggregator application that links visitors to file locations off-site. In other words, YesMovies is a free streaming site that links visitors to (very likely) unlicensed content.
You may be thinking, “unlicensed?” Yes, YesMovies, like others we’ve reviewed in 2022, is essentially a file-sharing site that doesn’t actually make file copies to share. Instead, it refers you to the file’s location, wherever that may be. You click on the title you want to stream and you’re linked to the location of the file. In this way, the site isn’t making a copy of the media, so it isn’t technically breaking any law.
But does this expose you to any risk? Well, it depends.
“Whether it’s wrong or not, in a moral sense, is something you can ask your friends or your minister. But whether it’s illegal from a copyright viewpoint, the best answer is, probably not on an individual viewer basis,” says Jim Gibson, law professor and founder of the Intellectual Property Institute.
This is because you are neither sharing copywritten content nor copying it. Downloading copywritten content is illegal because you are making a copy; however, streaming media is not because a new copy is not created.
Of course, one could make the argument that streaming could be considered copying, even if the copy is only temporarily located in RAM, but we digress. In short, it’s complicated.
As always, this article should not be substituted for legal advice. Let’s see how YesMovies performs and the drawbacks of this website.
Content Library
YesMovies has a decent collection of movies for its viewers. It may not be the largest digital library that you will find among free streaming websites. However, it is a respectable one. Over 250 thousand viewers enjoy themselves and watch content from YesMovies each month.
Interface
The movie streaming site, YesMovies has a very clean and minimal interface. You are greeted with a matte grey interface with pink accents that are muted but not boring. Viewers praise YesMovies for making the layout simple and organized.
Ad annoyance
Things do not look too well for YesMovies in the ad annoyance department. You face a lot of ads when you try to watch something on YesMovies. Ads keep popping up in new tabs, and you must close each tab manually.
However, users can use an ad blocker to close unwanted ads on YesMovies. Unlike most other websites, YesMovies do not require its users to close the ad blocker.
Effective search
YesMovies has a great search tool option. This tool allows users to sort out their content easily. You can also filter content by genre or country, etc.
YesMovies has a separate category at the top of their website that navigates between TV shows and Movies. This simple thing makes your life so much easier.
Trending movies
With a simple click, you can bring up the trending movies and TV shows on YesMovies.
Summary
While YesMovies could be viewed as just another movie streaming website, it’s actually easy to use and navigate (relatively speaking, among the free overseas sites, we’re reviewing all of them). You can find a large number of movies on this site for free. Users should use a good ad blocker. Otherwise, the ads will ruin your experience.
Pros
- Large library
- Personalization options
Cons
- Annoying ads
- Potential legal issues
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