If you like being mindful of the things you consume, media included, then it might help to know which among the many streaming services out there are inclusive. Unlike, say, Netflix, which has a shaky relationship with the LGBTQ+ community, other services make it a point to uplift marginalized voices. Some of them have dedicated platforms, like Allblk (which centers on Black-made content), Revry (LGBTQ+ content), and Univision (Spanish-language content). But even others take a more general approach by covering as many bases as they can. Mubi and Magnolia Selects, for instance, house some of the best foreign and diverse titles in film today. Below, we list the most inclusive streaming services available right now.
30 Most Inclusive Streaming Services Out There
Our recommended five most inclusive streaming services out there:
Fearless is a Toronto-based streaming service built around inclusivity. Their focus is on showcasing films highlighting stories from LGBTQ+ people, Women, BIPOC, and stories on disability. They also enable creators to directly submit their work on either a Free license basis (for creators only interested in traction) or a paid/exclusive license.
Price: $5/month
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Chromecast, iOS, Website
Features: annual subscription, offline downloads, up to five concurrent streams
Dekkoo caters to the queer community and offers exclusively gay content. Their website claims to provide access to the largest selection of gay entertainment offered anywhere. Dekkoo has a 3-day free trial, then charges $12.54/month. If you’re craving more queer in your life and love gay films and TV series, then this service is for you. Dekkoo was launched in 2015 by Derek Curl and Brian Sokel.
CuriosityStream is an American streaming services that focuses on documentary movies and shows and is available in more than 175 countries.
In the US, pricing starts at $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year for the basic plan, with an upgrade to the 4K Monthly plan available for $9.99 per month or $69.99 per year.
CuriosityStream can be accessed via web browser as well as Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku, and has a mobile app that is compatible across Apple and PC computers, and Android and iOS phones and tablets.
Price: $4.99/month
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox
Features: 4k-compatible, annual subscription, likely to work with a VPN, offline downloads, on-demand content, parental controls, up to five concurrent streams
Criterion Channel is a curated movie-streaming service that offers ad-free and on-demand access to films from The Criterion Collection in HD. It is currently only available in the US and Canada. The subscription costs $10.99 per month or $99.99 per year. Like Netflix, the Criterion Channel also offers a physical rental service. The number of movies you can rent each month, for a flat monthly rate, depends on how quickly you can return them. You don't need to subscribe to The Criterion Channel to buy or rent physical media on DVD and Blu-ray, but subscribers may get discounts.
Price: $10.99/month
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox
Features: annual subscription, likely to work with a VPN, on-demand content, up to three concurrent streams
If you have a taste for Black-oriented films, particularly those made in the late 20th century featuring funky settings and action sequences, then Brown Sugar just might be for you. The streaming subscription service mainly curates titles from the so-called Blaxploitation era, while also offering newer content such as a documentary about Beyoncé and a movie starring Denzel Washington. It has a wide array of titles thoughtfully dedicated to those who appreciate this kind of content, and at only $3.99 a month, it's a niche service seriously worth considering.
Price: $3.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Roku, Website
Features: on-demand content, up to three concurrent streams
BET+, or Black Entertainment Television plus, is a streaming service created for and by the African-American community. It celebrates the culture by bringing forth an endless and varied library of movies and TV shows, many of which are co-produced by the all-around entertainer himself, Tyler Perry. Aside from Black-led '90s sitcoms and mainstream films, the streamer also features titles from other Viacom channels such as Comedy Central and VH1. It's a bit costly at $9.99/month, but the curation and streamlining of content are undoubtedly excellent.
Price: $9.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle, Android, Android TV, iOS, Roku, Website
Features: ad-supported option, on-demand content, unlimited simultaneous streams
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
Features: 4k-compatible, annual subscription, likely to work with a VPN, offline downloads, on-demand content, up to three concurrent streams
Originally launched as "UMC" (Urban Movie Channel), allblk is a premium streaming service that offers users access to a wide variety of Black-centric movies, TV shows, and original programming. The service is owned by AMC, and was originally started by Robert L. Johnson, the founder of BET.
Price: $5.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, iOS, Roku
Features: annual subscription, likely to work with a VPN, offline downloads, on-demand content, unlimited simultaneous streams
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