20 Best Streaming Services for Cinephiles

It's clear that streaming services like The Criterion Collection and Mubi, with their tasteful curations and global titles, were created for movie lovers. In fact, thanks to their branding as film-first streamers, they've each built loyal followings that tune in to their latest releases. 

But did you know there are plenty of others like them? Enthusiasts will find plenty to love in our list of the best streaming services for cinephiles right now. Some mainstream names like Max and Amazon Prime are included in this list because of the enviable licensing rights they hold (Max has Warner Bros., Turner, and New Line under its belt, while Amazon has MGM and Orion, among others). But there are also more niche streamers such as Arrow Player and Curia that will surely appeal to indie lovers everywhere. Read on to learn about these streaming services and more. 

Our recommended three best streaming services for cinephiles:
Hulu $9.99 Watch
Starz $10.99 Watch
Apple TV+ $9.99 Watch

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