The Criterion Channel
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The Criterion Channel is a free Entertainment app for iPhone and iPad by The Criterion Collection, Inc. Rated 4.8/5 from 13,557 ratings. Requires iOS 17.4.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 13.5K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 54 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 24
- 2026 · v11.0.0
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About The Criterion Channel
A movie lover’s dream, Criterion features exclusive new releases, classic films, and global discoveries, along with bonus features, all ad-free. Start watching today. 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 - 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 Apple 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.criterion.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.criterion.com/privacy
Ratings & reviews
4.8
13.5K ratings
What’s new
Version 11.0.0 · Updated September 24, 2026
* Bug fixes * Performance improvements
App privacy
The developer, The Criterion Collection, Inc., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- User Content: Customer Support
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Search History: Search History
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Other Diagnostic Data, Crash Data, Performance Data
- Contact Info: Name
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Criterion Channel | 4.8 / 5 (13,557 ratings) | Free | September 24, 2026 |
| MUBI: Stream Great Cinema | 4.7 / 5 (10,803) | Free | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Shudder: Horror & Thrillers | 4.4 / 5 (15,127) | Free | Aug 17, 2026 |
| A24 | 3.6 / 5 (197) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 |
| WATCH TCM | 3.6 / 5 (4,408) | Free | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Kanopy | 4.8 / 5 (151,093) | Free | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Dropout | 5.0 / 5 (78,692) | Free | Aug 28, 2026 |