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About The Criterion Channel

A movie lover’s dream, the Criterion Channel offers classics and discoveries from around the world, thematically programmed with special features, on a streaming service brought to you by the Criterion Collection.

With constantly refreshed selections of Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent movies, plus access to Criterion’s entire streaming library of more than 1,000 important classic and contemporary films, there’s something new to choose from every day of the week on the Criterion Channel. Start with Sunday Spotlights on directors, stars, genres, and themes; Tuesday’s Short + Feature; or the Friday double bill. Try out our 15-minute-a-month film school, Observations on Film Art, or choose from suggestions by friends like Barry Jenkins, Guillermo del Toro, or Mira Nair. Go deep with the Criterion Collection’s archive of special features for context that no other service can match.

FEATURES

- The Criterion Collection’s streaming library, including many complete editions released on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as unreleased titles
- Ongoing programs of Hollywood, international, art-house, independent, documentary, and short films, including thematic programming, director and star retrospectives, and guest-curated series
- Original Criterion Channel series such as Observations on Film Art, Adventures in Moviegoing, and Art-House America
- Supplemental features to deepen your appreciation of the art of film, including audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, scholarly analyses, introductions, new and archival interviews, and trailers


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.

Terms of Service: https://www.criterionchannel.com/tos
Privacy Policy: https://www.criterionchannel.com/privacy

What’s new

Version 6.000.1 · Updated October 9, 2020

- Improvements to analytics - Improvements to metadata for Live events - Fixed an issue affecting account renewals for some users - Feature enhancements and bug fixes

User reviews

Jacob Hendrickson
Jacob Hendrickson
If you tire of Netflix fare, this app holds an entrance into the canon of cinema. Film school for the price of a cheeseburger.
Rebecca Hinshaw
Rebecca Hinshaw
Great movies from all eras. Lots of interesting takes on why they are important. THE place to find exceptional foreign films.
Estrella Casias
Estrella Casias
Fantastic this is by far the best app for films avante garde and old movies and obscure movies and documentaries by far the best app
JS Pike
JS Pike
Edit to add: I just discovered the Criterion app on my Firestick! Now I don't have to cast or watch on my phone! I really appreciate the simple yet powerful user interface. No clutter, easy to use, and consistent. The collection of movies is broad and deep, and contains films you will not find anywhere else. I have ...
Ben B
Ben B
Excellent movies, excellent app!
james reynolds
james reynolds
The selection is the greatest!

Frequently asked questions

What is the Criterion Channel?
The Criterion Channel is a streaming service that offers a curated selection of classic and contemporary films from around the world, brought to you by the Criterion Collection.
What types of movies are available on the Criterion Channel?
The Criterion Channel offers a wide range of movies, including Hollywood films, international cinema, art-house movies, independent films, documentaries, and short films.
Are there any special features included with the movies on the Criterion Channel?
Yes, the Criterion Channel provides supplemental features to enhance your film-watching experience. These include audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, scholarly analyses, introductions, interviews, and trailers.
Are there any original series on the Criterion Channel?
Yes, the Criterion Channel offers original series such as Observations on Film Art, Adventures in Moviegoing, and Art-House America.
How can I access the Criterion Channel?
To access all the features and content on the Criterion Channel, you can subscribe on a monthly or yearly basis through the app. The subscription can be managed through your Google Account.
Is there a free trial available for the Criterion Channel?
Yes, the Criterion Channel offers a free trial. However, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited upon payment.
How much does the Criterion Channel subscription cost?
The pricing of the Criterion Channel subscription can vary by region. The exact cost will be confirmed before purchase within the app.
How does the subscription renewal work for the Criterion Channel?
The subscription for the Criterion Channel will automatically renew at the end of its cycle. It can be deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current cycle through the Account Settings.
What are the cancellation terms for the Criterion Channel?
Cancellations of the Criterion Channel subscription are incurred by disabling auto-renewal.

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