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We have thousands of movies and tv shows for kids, teens, and adults to download or stream instantly with an IndyPL Library card. We buy streaming licenses from more than one platform, the same way you might subscribe to more than one streaming platform (Netflix, Max, Hulu, Disney+, etc.) at home. One platform does not have everything! Use your Library card to check out movies from Kanopy and Hoopla. Don't miss our staff lists of recommendations to watch for adults, teens, and kids.
You can also check out most movies directly from the library catalog. The advantage of searching in the library's catalog is that you will be searching the movies on these platforms all at the same time. When you see a movie in the catalog it will typically look like this:
Kanopy has movies and TV shows for all ages. Tickets are used to play videos on Kanopy. Each month, you receive 30 tickets to use to borrow items using your IndyPL card. Every title will show the number of tickets needed and the length of the viewing period. Most movies will require 2 to 4 tickets. Most of The Great Courses will require 5 tickets. The number of tickets needed for series vary, but you get the entire season for the ticket value. Your tickets reset on the first day of the month, and unused tickets don't roll over to the next month.
Keep in mind that you can watch streaming movies on Kanopy, but you cannot download them, so you'll need an internet connection to watch them. Streaming videos can consume a lot of data, so we recommend streaming Kanopy over a Wi-Fi connection.
Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch, and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
Hoopla has movies for all ages. Currently, you can borrow 10 Items each month using your IndyPL Library card.
If you have never borrowed from Hoopla before directions are available as well as a video tutorial.
If you are watching Hoopla movies on a PC or Mac you can only stream them, so you'll need an internet connection to watch them. Streaming videos can consume a lot of data, so we recommend streaming Hoopla over a Wi-Fi connection.
Enjoy something from the library's huge selection of streaming movies and tv shows from the comfort of home. We have something for everyone! You might also like browsing Movies That Absolutely Bombed at the Box Office!
Hulu offers a huge selection of movies from the '70s, '80s, and '90s that span a wide range of genres. Whether film fans crave the wit of screwball comedies, the sweeping nature of romances, or the infectious energy of kung fu action flicks, Hulu has an excellent older classic that will make them smile and sigh with nostalgia.
Julia Roberts kicked off her reign as the '90s queen of rom-coms when she starred opposite Richard Gere in the beloved Garry Marshall classic Pretty Woman, which famously tells the story of powerful businessman Edward Lewis as he hires free-spirited Hollywood escort Vivian Ward to attend high-profile functions and events with him for a week, during which a surprising romance blossoms between the two. Despite being from two vastly different backgrounds, Edward and Vivian fall in love, but their stark lifestyle differences prove to be difficult hurdles for the pair to overcome.
Roberts became a bona fide leading lady and won a Golden Globe Award for her unforgettable performance in the rags-to-riches tale, which grossed over $463 million worldwide and produced the highest number of ticket sales for a romantic comedy in the U.S. The sensational chemistry between Roberts and Gere captivated audiences and led to the dynamic duo teaming up once again later that decade in the screwball rom-com Runaway Bride. The fan-favorite flick remains a beloved '90s staple and continues to be discovered and watched by new viewers to this day.
Al Pacino delivered a phenomenal performance as Cuban drug lord Tony Montana in Brian De Palma's acclaimed crime masterpiece Scarface, depicting the spectacular rise-and-fall of the notorious gangster as he goes from a desperate and penniless refugee to a vicious and wealthy drug kingpin in Miami. Based on the Armitage Trail novel of the same name, the influential film caused massive waves due to its excessive violence and graphic imagery, yet ultimately broke barriers in cinema because of its fearlessness.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest gangster films ever made, Scarface sparked a pop culture phenomenon and helped establish the character of Tony Montana as a silver-screen icon. Pacino landed the career-defining role after Robert De Niro turned down the part. In preparation, he trained with boxer Roberto Durn and learned knife combat to capture the physicality of Montana. The crime drama was also a pioneer in profanity, with the f-bomb being dropped a record 226 times throughout the flick. Scarface has graced countless critics lists and has received a newfound appreciation since its release over forty years ago.
It is not every day that you see a movie trying to spoof an acclaimed one that turns out to be witty and enduring by itself. Loaded with stars like Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, and Valeria Golino, as well as fun cameos, Hot Shots! boasts not only a farcical narrative but also genuinely clever references. It has been more than 30 years since the film was first released and even though pop culture has given birth to a more sincere audience, the jabs and jokes have aged like fine wine. To some, it even helps recall a time when comedy meant simpler joys and hearty laughter.
Cameron Crowe made his dazzling directorial debut with the teen romantic dramedy Say Anything..., which depicts the heartwarming romance between optimistic underachiever Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) and high school valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye) as they instantly connect after graduation and spend the summer together. Diane's possessive and disapproving father, Jim, does not believe Lloyd is good enough for his daughter, and his meddling throws a wrench into their budding love story.
Touting an exceptional cast of then young up-and-comers including River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, and Corey Feldman, Rob Reiner's poignant adaptation of the Stephen King novel Stand by Me follows four boys in 1959 Oregon who go out to try and find the body of a missing child over Labor Day weekend. The coming-of-age drama chronicles how the young adolescent friends discover new things about not only themselves but one another, as the adventure marks a defining moment in the shaping of their lives.
Widely considered to be one of the quintessential films of the '80s and a massively influential drama, Stand by Me was nominated for both an Academy Award and two Golden Globes and skyrocketed its young stars (specifically Phoenix) to notoriety. A beloved classic, the film only gets better with time and continues attracting the adoration and viewers, and was retrospectively described by Rolling Stone as "a staple of youthful nostalgia for its deft straddling of the line between childhood and adulthood."
The Omen has to be one of the most underrated horror sagas ever. Although different creative teams handle all films, they tell a cohesive story thanks to producer Harvey Bernhard, who oversaw the first trilogy. Andrew Birkin wrote the story, and Graham Baker directed the film. The Omen III features the talents of Sam Neill, Rossano Brazzi, and Don Gordon. The story focuses again on Damien Thorn, now an adult, as he's appointed as ambassador to the UK while running his international conglomerate. Damien is preparing to prevent the second coming of Jesus Christ, while the order of Subiaco is preparing for his showdown against the Devil using the seven daggers of Megiddo.
Damien Thorn is the Devil incarnate disguised as a man, posing as one of them using their own playbook. Sam Neil aced the part as the charismatic leader of men who forced his way anywhere he wanted and took out whoever got in his way. His showdown with the priest of Subiaco shows they never stood a chance, yet his downfall was letting his guard down against someone he views as tainted and powerless. While Damien is defeated in the end, he leaves his mark on this world, with the story continuing in one more film.
Director George A. Romero is known for his incredible apocalyptic vision that is showcased in the zombie trilogy beginning in 1968's Night of the Living Dead. Because the first movie was so gracefully received, the director went on to make two more movies surrounding the same grim and nihilistic premise. Day of the Dead unleashed the most graphic and visceral scenes from the entire series. It was set in a time when zombies were dominating Earth, and there were scientists, soldiers, and civilians trapped inside a bunker.
While the tension in the claustrophobic space mounted and the zombie rampage outside turned into true madness, the movie truly became uncompromising and fun. There are a few things about Day of the Dead that are different from the movies that came before. It dials down on social commentary, delivers a haunting score, and emerges as a very, very bleak film with humanity coming off as the worst element in the story, even more so than the zombies.
Known for introducing one of the scariest movie monsters of all time, 1979's Alien is a sci-fi horror masterpiece that became an instant classic. Responding to a distress signal from a deserted spaceship, a mining ship crew encounters a nightmare in the form of a creature that defies any understanding. The alien Xenomorph represents the ultimate unknown as something humanity is unprepared for.
Akira is a dark yet dazzling cyberpunk sci-fi set in a dystopian Tokyo following the catastrophic events of World War III. The iconic anime followed Tetsuo, a member of a bike gang who suddenly discovered that he had powerful psychic abilities. The film charts his explosive life as his friends try to help him while the government tries to quarantine him as his newfound skills threaten the fragile balance of a city still recovering from nuclear devastation.
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