MGM Debuts 100 Movies Free on YouTube – Terminator, Rocky, More

MGM and YouTube have announced that they are partnering to launch 100 films on the video service free to watch. The companies announced on Monday that MGM is releasing a host of films free on the service in an ad-supported model.

Among the films available are the 1984 original The Terminator, the first five Rocky films, Legally Blonde, and the original Pink Panther films. There are also several documentaries, including the topical With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story and the critically-acclaimed Jiro Dreams of Sushi, a selection of Asian films and more. You can find the full list here. The films will be ad-free for YouTube premium members.

“We saw this opportunity based on user demand, beyond just offering paid movies. It also presents a nice opportunity for advertisers,” Rohit Dhawan, director of product management at YouTube, told Ad Age.