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 five best streaming services for cinephiles:
Hulu $7.99 Watch
Starz $3 Watch
Apple TV+ $9.99 Watch
Amazon Prime $8.99 Watch
Tubi free Watch

As the name suggests, Classix is the ultimate repository of vintage titles; from film noir and screwball comedies to westerns and cartoons, it's all here. The service is completely free of charge, a true haven for classic fans, but for a one-time charge of $3.99 (no renewal fee) users can get access to even more titles, including full seasons of shows like Bonanza and The Pink Panther. The streamer works well on most major devices, and even though the films don't have the crisp, restored resolution of their more popular contemporaries, they're still a ball to watch.

Price: free for channels available

Device availability: Android, Apple TV, iOS, Website

Arrow is a streaming service for cult cinema, with a particular focus on horror and classics. If you love niche films and hidden gems, then this is for you. You'll also appreciate Arrow Player if you're into hand-picked content as it boasts a highly curated and carefully refined selection of titles. 

Quentin Tarantino has recommended the service a few times!

Price: $4.99/month

Free Trial: 30 days

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox One

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The streaming services on this page were chosen by our editors. If you choose to subscribe to a streaming service we recommend as a result of our research, analysis, and curation, our work is sometimes (but not always) supported by an affiliate commission from the streaming service when you make a purchase.