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| Platform | Model | Content Quality | | --- | --- | --- | | | Ad-supported, free | 720p/1080p, legal | | Pluto TV | Ad-supported, free (live + on-demand) | 720p/1080p | | The Roku Channel | Ad-supported, free | Up to 4K for some titles | | Peacock (Free Tier) | Ad-supported, limited free content | 720p | | YouTube (Free Movies) | Ad-supported, rotating selection | 480p to 1080p | | Crackle | Ad-supported, free | 720p |

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