The Criterion Channel

The Criterion Channel

By The Criterion Collection, Inc.

Score: 4.7
4.78829
From 9,844 Ratings

Description

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 iTunes 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

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Reviews

  • An absolute treat

    5
    By Al3cLee
    This is a very nice app for serious film lovers. The CC collection by itself is already excellent, the deleted scenes and commentaries only add to this wonderful experience. What’s even better is that this iPad app allows downloading so that you can watch anytime. Plus, subscription is reasonably priced. That weekly grocery run can easily cost you more than a whole year of CC-level film experience.
  • Glitchy

    1
    By Mackles73
    This app crashes a whole lot in my fire stick and iPhone. Shame as it’s a stellar channel.
  • Amazing

    5
    By Ken m ‘
    One of my favorite things to do with my partner is watch the amazing movies that they have here. You can never get bored looking through this collection and what’s amazing is new movies are cycled through all the time all of which are quality.
  • Best streaming service

    5
    By Nielsboar
    More solid content and virtually no filler garbage to pad out a Home Screen. Every month there are dozens of new films worth watching. It’s not technically the most advanced app but it is reliable and a good value.
  • Criterion is the best!

    5
    By charrdoni
    Criterion has so many fantastic films, and they are so well organized into categories on the app. As well, the additional materials like interviews are incredible. So happy this channel exists for all the movie nerds out there!
  • Stayed for the depth

    5
    By Big Bub
    I started my free period to watch Blood Simple and Miller’s Crossing. Then I started reading through categories and drilling down on my favorite genres, like peak noir, and I fell under the Criterion clarion cry again. May never leave, please inform my family, as I am firmly in the Criterion closet.
  • Best streaming service

    5
    By rocky esa
    The criterion channel is for movie lovers. I love there monthly collections . Great mix of classics and foreign films. Plenty of great additions every month. Highly recommend
  • Must Have!

    5
    By TheLionTheWitchAndDeezNuts
    If you’re a fan of the Criterion Collection or just good cinema in general this is the app for you.
  • Great update!

    4
    By ramir_z
    The 24/7 Update is what convinced me to use this app. Don’t know what to watch? Just watch something random. It’s bound to be quality! Couple of suggestions that may be addressed hopefully during the anniversary include: - A section showcasing EVERY collection number - A full fledged sorting option by: • Spine • Release date • Actors/actresses • Directors • Cinematographers • Composers - Having EVERY spine number on the app, even the out of print films such as Grand Illusion - Extra supplements INCLUDED with the standalone film that you add onto your watchlist Keep physical media alive as always and forever! As it stands, it’s a great service that can be so much more if done right.
  • Criterion Forever

    5
    By Bummed Bruno
    A staple, I don’t know what I’d do without it. Thanks Criterion 👌

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