The Criterion Channel

The Criterion Collection

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About this app

A movie lover’s dream, Criterion features exclusive new releases, classic films, and global discoveries, along with bonus features, all ad-free.

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WHAT YOU GET:
- Access to thousands of films: major Hollywood hits alongside classic, foreign, art-house, and independent films from around the world
- Special features no other streamer can match: audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, new and archival interviews, introductions, and scholarly analysis
- Original series: Adventures in Moviegoing, The Craft of Acting, and more
- Guest picks from filmmakers like Spike Lee, Guillermo del Toro, Sofia Coppola, and more

FEATURES:
- Stream on TV, web browser, mobile, and gaming consoles, at home or on the go
- Unlimited ad-free streaming on every device
- Download movies and extras you love for offline viewing (device dependent)
- Save everything you want to watch in one place with “My List”
- Search and sort “All Films” by decade, genre, director, and country
- Drop into a steady stream of must-see movies with “Criterion 24/7”
- Stream high-quality video and 5.1 surround sound

To access all features and content you can subscribe to the Criterion Channel on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In-app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle.

* All payments will be paid through your Google Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal.

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Ratings and reviews

This is a very good service for those who are into classic movies. The collection is obviously curated by passionate people and there are a lot of movies that aren't accessible anywhere else. The quality is great, including some 4k remasters for movies that previously never had them, and buffering isn't an issue either. The subscription is pretty cheap at $11 a month and you can download as many movies as you want. Overall this is an amazing service that more companies should model after.

The app works well and keeps a great catalogue of classic or significant films in its roster. Like many video platforms it rotates its selection of available titles but always has something worthwhile to watch. The Criterion Channel like its physical counterpart is an integral resource for anyone who loves film, film history, or just discovering a new artist to appreciate.

The film selection itself is excellent, but the app is very inconvenient to use on mobile and on certain TVs. Often, movies will take a long time to load, or they won't load at all... If they do, they buffer or restart. Sometimes it doesn't save your progress. You're better off just watching in your browser. I also wish there was an option to clear things from your Continue Watching queue like in Tubi.