Popcorn Time
Watch movies and TV shows instantly.
What is Popcorn Time?
Popcorn Time is a multi-platform, free and open source media player. The program is intended as a free alternative to subscription-based video streaming services such as 
Netflix. The program streams torrents directly from the swarm and can be used to stream any number of different multimedia sources.
Netflix. The program streams torrents directly from the swarm and can be used to stream any number of different multimedia sources.Discontinued
The website is unavailable and it seems the app doesn't work anymore. https://github.com/popcorn-official/popcorn-desktop/issues/2105
Use with caution
Flagged as potentially breaking copyright or other lawsRecent user activities on Popcorn Time
- Danilo_Venom added Popcorn Time as alternative(s) to YTS.mx
- Abec99 liked Popcorn Time
- Boomer112 Downvoted a comment on Stremio as an alternative to Popcorn TimeStremio doesn't provide content for downloading it free like Popcorn Time. It is just an app to show where one can watch them movies at a price.
Awesome, that's it. Very cool graphic and layout, stunning with subs. What more can i ask for ?
I loved the software they made and I am really sad right now cuz pop corn is gone gone gone I wish if I having a knowledge of how to build an application like so I would totally do it , its a big loss for us all , we will miss you popcorn time.
"BY WATCHING A MOVIE WITH THIS APPLICATION YOU MIGHT BE COMMITING (sic) COPYRIGHT VIOLATIONS DEPENDING ON YOUR COUNTRY'S LAWS."
https://popcorntime.sh/tos
and WHAT Mr lawyer?
There are countries where woman,minorities or both have no rights.
So do you agree also that there are sh.tty countries on this planet?
Reply written over 1 year ago
@igenn I don't like copyright law anymore than you do. We should work together to change it by e.g. developing open source software, donating to advocacy groups. In the mean time, you can use Popcorn Time if you want, but not everyone can afford to take the risk of civil disobedience.
Reply written over 1 year ago
Alright then! Why don't you pay for my NetFlix account? And Hulu? And Amazon Prime? And what-have-you?
Do you realise that you come through as a condescending pompous ass who presumes that the rest of us over here are ignorant or negligent of the Terms of Service?!
By the way, "we should work together to change..." -- how many software have you developed and open-sourced? how much have you donated to advocacy groups? Nobody needs your nannying, so don't proclaim "... not everyone can afford..." because you are NOT speaking for "everyone"!!
Reply written about 1 year ago
@cy6ernauti1us Sorry no, I am not going to pay for your Netflix subscription.
Reply written about 1 year ago
It's one of the best alternative to Netflix, providing content without a single amount being spent. It was not available for some time but it's working flawlessly as of now. UI is simple and quite good, it even lets you download the content
What PT really needs is an account based system where we can save our favourite multimedia and possibly a forum type dealio where we cahn use said accounts to chat and talk all within the PT app. Also, having your favourite multimedia tied to your account would mean that you could switch between versions of PT and still have your favs synced up and ready to go.
However, having an account to use PT should never be forced.
Check ZeroNet for making a server on the cloud. Decentralized server that is free of cost and advertisement. People who use the server also run it.
Reply written over 4 years ago
When you click the link to the website, this comes up:
What?? Wow. Where does one even begin?
But more importantly...
What in the world is going on here? The second statement is patently false, the first statement is probably false, and both statements are needlessly alarmist. If you feel the need to say something about piracy, how about something like, "This application may be used to illegally obtain copyrighted material. Be aware of the laws in your jurisdiction and the potential consequences of breaking them."
This is really disappointing, and I hope it's the work of a rogue admin and will be undone.
edit: Thank you for eliminating the worst part of it. "May not be safe" and "may be dangerous" I think still imply the program may directly harm the user's data or privacy.
[Edited by UniverseMan, March 11]
I totally agree. p2p is not illegal as such. Alarmist, and factually incorrect. Copying from wikipedia:
"The act of file sharing is not illegal and peer-to-peer networks are used for legitimate purposes. The legal issues in file sharing involve violating the laws of copyrighted material. Most discussions about the legality of file sharing are implied to be about solely copyright material. Many countries have fair use exceptions that permit limited use of copyrighted material without acquiring permission from the rights holders. Such documents include commentary, news reporting, research and scholarship. Copyright laws are territorial- they do not extend beyond the territory of a specific state unless that state is a party to an international agreement. Most countries today are parties to at least one such agreement."
tl;dr , now using the warning provided by Popcorn Time itself: "Downloading copyrighted material may be illegal in your country. Use at your own risk."
[Edited by tabakis, March 11]
P.S interesting article on popcorn time @ http://www.osnews.com/story/27609
Reply written over 7 years ago