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Top 7 Ways to Watch Movies with Family and Friends

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What is your plan to do on weekends? Well, for most of us, it is watching movies with our family and friends.

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Before we always went to the theatres to enjoy a movie. But the pandemic taught us several new things. One of those was to watch movies with family and friends while practicing social distancing. There are several streaming platforms on the web for you to enjoy a movie remotely.

Now that the pandemic is on the verge of being over and you still want to enjoy a movie in the comfort of your home, here are some best ways to watch it.

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Seven Ways to Watch Movies with Family

  • Two Seven

It is a web application that allows you to watch movies together across different services. There is no limit to the number of people who can join you to watch a movie. So, you can enjoy a movie with your whole gang with this web application. The other notable part of this is that it allows everyone to use their webcam and microphone.

To watch a movie, you need to visit TwoSeven websites and create an account over there. Then you need to create a watch party using the watch now link and share the link with your friends. You can also install the TwoSeven extension for your Chrome or Firefox browser.

You can use these video streaming services with this web application:

  • YouTube
  • Netflix
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Apple TV
  • HBO Max
  • And many more.

 

  • Hulu Watch Party

Hulu also comes with an in-built watch party feature. It allows you to stream movies together with your family as long as they are 18+ or have an active subscription plan. You can watch it on selective browsers such as chrome, Firefox, safari, etc.

To watch a movie, you have to search for a movie you want to watch. Then click on the watch party icon. Now you can copy the link and share it with your family and enjoy a movie together.

  • Disney Plus: Group Watch

You can also watch movies together on Disney plus’s in-built group watch feature. You can use this feature on any device including mobile, tablet, computer, or any device where you can view Disney plus app.

To watch a movie, you have to locate the group watch icon. You can find it on the details page next to the play button. Then you can share the link with other Disney+ subscribers. You can also react to messages using various emojis available.

  • Netflix Tele party

Netflix tele party also known as Netflix party allows you to stream movies online on Netflix, Disney plus, Hulu, HBO Max, or Amazon Prime. All that you need to do is to create a party link and share it with your friends and family.

You can install the Chrome extension in your browser. Then choose a streaming service and click on the extension in the corner. It will start a room and from there you can copy the link to send to your friends and family. The tele party allows you to group chat with your family and friends during the movie. Generally, there is no limit on the number of people whom you can watch the movie with, but it may vary during the holiday season.

  • Prime Watch Party

You can also watch movies together with your friends and family with Amazon prime watch party feature. To watch a movie, you have to navigate to the title of the prime video and look for the watch party icon. Then you have to enter your name and copy the link to send it to your family. Now you can watch the movie together with the chat box on the side.

But remember, you can only watch if everyone has their streaming accounts.

  • Scener

Another great option to watch movies with your favorite streaming option is Scener. With multiple streaming options, you can watch all of your shows and films with your family and friends. Here are the following services it supports:

  • Netflix
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Hulu
  • Disney+
  • HBO Max
  • and more

To watch a movie, first, you need to download the extension on your browser. Then select a movie to watch and select the scene to start the watch party.

It allows you to watch movies and chat with more than 10 friends in a private chat room. Moreover, you can watch movies with unlimited guests in a public theatre room.

  • Kast

Don’t have a subscription to a video streaming service? Or do all of your friends use different streaming services? Here is a perfect option for you- Kast.

This web application allows you to share screens with more than 100 people. The application itself has a curated list of movies for you to watch.

This application allows you to watch movies free of cost but you have to bear advertisements. And if you don’t want to, you can sign up for a premium membership.

To watch a movie, you have to visit the website and open the application. Now create an account and share the link with your friends to watch.

  • Syncplay

Syncplay is an open-source application that allows you to stream videos with your friends from a music player like VLC. It means that you can watch movies from your computer with your family and friends. The only thing you need to ensure is that you and others have the same file in their device.

The application allows you to send text messages while watching movies together. But if you want to voice or video chat, you can use Skype or the Mumble app.

Bottom Line

Watching a movie with your close ones is a fun activity. Even if your family or friends don’t live in the same city, you can still enjoy quality time together. Make sure to try these applications and let us know your experience in the comment section below.