You can find free, animated new and classic movies at most public libraries. While the wait time and availability varies for newly released titles on DVD, some library systems facilitate inter-library loans, making a large selection of movies available for library patrons in even the smallest of communities.
Hulu -- an online movie and television source -- provides content streamed from its website to the viewer's computer for free. The Animation and Cartoons area of the site offers many full-length feature films available for on-demand viewing, as well as content featuring animated shorts from film festivals around the world, Japanese Anime and characters from popular television shows. The site updates its offerings frequently, but viewers must sit through limited commercials in exchange for the free content.
Indie Movies Online showcases the films of independent filmmakers -- including animated shorts that most likely will never be shown in a theater or even widely released on DVD. Indie Movies Online makes several types of animation available for free viewing in high definition -- most geared toward an adult audience -- with short advertisements before each feature.
Brick-and-mortar video rental stores can serve as a source for free animated movies. Such titles -- likely older films or classics -- come on DVD or even VHS tapes, and may be in poor shape. Borrowers should check the store's policies, as hefty late fees may apply to movies not returned in a timely manner.