The Criterion Channel AlternativesMovie & Video Streaming Apps like The Criterion Channel

The Criterion Channel is described as 'Classics and discoveries from around the world, thematically programmed with special features, on a streaming service brought to you by the Criterion Collection' and is a Movie Streaming service in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to The Criterion Channel for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best The Criterion Channel alternative is Netflix. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Playary or WatchIT. Other great apps like The Criterion Channel are Paramount+, LookMovie, Roku Howdy and MUBI.

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  1. Netflix icon

    Netflix

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    Access a vast library of global content with Netflix's movies and TV shows streaming, available in 4K. Experience seamless viewing across multiple devices, including Chromecast and AirPlay support, plus offline download options for flexible watching. Enjoy personalized recommendations through the intuitive interface.

    114 Netflix alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Daydream
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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    • Netflix is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to The Criterion Channel.

    • Netflix is the most popular commercial alternative to The Criterion Channel.

    • Netflix is Paid and ProprietaryThe Criterion Channel is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Playary

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    Discover, Share, and Connect: Your Gateway to Independent Music and Podcasts.

    298 Playary alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Apple TV
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    • Playary is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to The Criterion Channel.

    • Playary is the most popular free alternative to The Criterion Channel.

    • Playary is Free and ProprietaryThe Criterion Channel is Paid and Proprietary
    • Playary is Privacy focused and LightweightThe Criterion Channel is not according to our users
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    Paramount+

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    Welcome to A Mountain of Entertainment. Stream tens of thousands of full episodes—including favorites from CBS, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, BET, MTV and Smithsonian Channel—plus exclusive shows, brand-new originals, and live sporting events like UEFA Champions League...

    92 Paramount+ alternatives

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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
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    Roku Howdy

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    Howdy is a minimalist, budget-friendly streaming service introduced by Roku. Built as a companion to Roku’s existing free, ad-supported .

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Roku
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  6. MUBI icon

    MUBI

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    MUBI is a curated online cinema bringing you cult, classic, independent, and award-winning movies. Available in over 200 countries around the globe and on multiple devices, a subscription to MUBI is a passport to the world of cinema.

    43 MUBI alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Chromecast
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    Kanopy

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    We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy.

    76 Kanopy alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    BCE Premium TV

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    BCE Premium TV is a streaming service that bundles live sport channels. The service can be accessed via TVs, tablets, mobile devices and desktop computers.

    36 BCE Premium TV alternatives

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    • Subscription
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    • Online
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    • Chrome OS
    • Apple TV
    • Fire TV
    • Android TV
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  10. Gaia icon

    Gaia

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    Join the Gaia community today to start streaming thousands of consciousness expanding, yoga and transformational videos to all of your favorite devices.

    19 Gaia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Roku
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  11. Flixxo icon

    Flixxo

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    Decentralized video platform using blockchain for direct creator-audience connection, FLIXX Token ecosystem, peer-to-peer sharing, in-platform earning, AI-assisted content production, digital wallet integration, and real-world token transferability.

    57 Flixxo alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    Fandor

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    Fandor is an American subscription movie viewing service specialized in movies outside the mainstream channels. Fandor's library contains more than 6000 movies.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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  13. Indie Flix icon

    Indie Flix

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    Our On-Demand Streaming and LiveTV channels showcase classic and contemporary features, shorts and documentaries from around the world, in an Aladdin’s Cave of thought-provoking well-known and off-the-radar content.

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  14. Sounds True icon

    Sounds True

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    Sounds True is a multimedia publishing company. For over three decades, Sounds True has published books, audios, and videos from leading authors and new voices: Eckhart Tolle, Jon Kabat-Zinn, the Dalai Lama, Ram Dass, Michael A.

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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