Is this site legal?...?

Question

www.playandwatch.co.uk

you can watch films on it for free some which are still in the cinema which they have found across the internet from other countries. but before i use it i want to be sure it is legal. what do you think?

Answer 1

No, websites that you can watch films for free is usually illegal. They put movie rental store out of business. All the work that people put into making a movie is ruined because they don't make money. (but do they really need any more?) lol.  

Answer 2

It IS legal to use it but its NOT legal to make one.

Answer 3

If you look at the Copyright Notices you will note that the site carefully points out that all they do is connect you elsewhere and disclaim all liability. I think you'll find that the site is legal but actually downloading and watching the movies probably isn't.

Answer 4

In my opinion it cudnt be legal cuz ppl wudnt be payin to watch films in the cinema if they cud watch them on the internet in the comfort of their own home

Answer 5

No, It is very unlikely. The people who made the film are unlikely to be paid. It is against copyright law for people to broadcast it it is also illegal for you to watch or download it. FACT Federation Against Copyright Theft are clamping doen on this quite hard.

Answer 6

Yes it's probably legal, it's UK based and the Web of trust rating is safe. Thanks for the link, I'll be using that site.

Answer 7

No, it's not legal for a website to show films that are in the cinema, unless the site is owned by a big hollywood production company.