Can't find anything to watch? Popcorn Time is currently streaming today's most popular movies for free, but if that sounds too good to be true, there's a reason. All those free movies are actually pirated copies pulled from torrent sites.
Still in beta, the platform runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, and promises zero advertising and an entirely free experience. But proceed at your own risk.
As the website warns, "downloading copyrighted material may be illegal in your country," so just think twice about how important it is for you to watch Gravity on your computer instead of picking it up at the local Redbox.
Popcorn Time doesn't actually host anything criminal, but as PCMag's sister site, Geek.com, pointed out, that didn't work out too well for The Pirate Bay.
The service temporarily downloads content to your PC, so you might find yourself violating your ISP's terms of service - and in receipt of a warning letter - depending on where you live. "We're using torrents, so if you really care, you'd better Google what the legal situation around these protocol is where you live," Popcorn Time said on its website.
If you're still interested, Popcorn Time promises a consistently updated catalog. By poaching movies from "the best torrents from the most important sites" around the Web, the company is able to provide everything from the forgotten classics to this year's Oscar winners (and losers).
"If the movie is out there, Popcorn Time will find the best version and start streaming it right away," the site said.
And if you just can't get enough of Frozen, feel free to watch it over and over until you dream in animation. The restriction-free service simply requires a proper Internet connection, and, well, a bag of freshly popped snacks.
Films are also available in high definition and with subtitles.
If you don't want to take the risk, check out our list of The 50 Geekiest Movies Streaming on Netflix.
For more, watch PCMag Live in the video below, which discusses the implications of Popcorn Time.
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