Forget Netflix -- you can stream some stellar flicks for free with your library card. 

You might be aware that you can rent DVDs with your Denver Public Library card, but did you know that you can also stream movies online? Create an account at Kanopy with your library card to stream thousands of independent films, classics, and documentaries without paying a cent.

The selection is impressive and even includes several Criterion Collection films that you can't stream elsewhere. You'll be limited to eight plays per month, so to help you choose wisely, we've compiled a list of our favorites. 

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)

This comedic Iranian horror film features a skateboarding female vampire who stalks and preys on the men of the town who disrespect women.

Jules and Jim (1962)

This classic French love story from director Francois Truffaut showcases a love triangle between three individuals during World War I.

Charade (1963)

This classic murder mystery features Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant.

Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

The gorgeous animation alone makes this film worth a watch. It follows the story of a banished woman who works out a deal with the devil. 

Hearts Beat Loud (2018)

This new film from director Brett Haley tells the story of a father and daughter who find success as a musical duo.

Donnie Darko (2001)

This cult favorite features Jake Gyllenhaal as a disturbed teen who encounters a robotic rabbit with apocalyptic visions of the future. 

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

This mockumentary horror/comedy flick is one of the best vampire movies available to stream.

Boy (2010)

In this coming-of-age dramedy, a New Zealand boy discovers his father is not the man he envisioned. 

Breathless (1960)

This Jean-Luc Godard classic follows a criminal hiding from the police in his girlfriend's apartment.

Melancholia (2011)

This Lars Von Trier doomsday flick features Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg as characters preparing for a planet to collide with Earth. 

The Fits (2015)

This stunning coming-of-age story follows a young tomboy who joins a dance team.

Wild Strawberries (1957)

In this Ingmar Bergman classic, a traveling couple picks up a series of hitchhikers. Each stranger causes the main character to reflect on his own life.

Kanopy features so many incredible films, it might be difficult to choose where to start. While this is certainly not an exhaustive list, these films are all critically acclaimed and well worth a watch. You can also browse on Kanopy for Criterion Collection films, Paramount Pictures classics, and New York Times Critics' Picks.

Which films will you stream with your library card? Let us know in the comments below.

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