Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 18, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Arthouse and documentary for the kind of viewer who reads the credits.
Value for money5.7
Cheap for arthouse and documentary film.
$6.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $3.99 ($3 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 5.2/10), that comes to 5.7 on value.
Content quality5.2
Arthouse films and documentaries.
We have no title-level data for this one, so this is our own read on how much there is worth watching.
Apps and devices6.9
Serviceable app, on 6 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.76 on iPhone and 4.07 on Android. Works on 6 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
Ovid.tv is an on-demand streaming platform dedicated to independent movies and is currently available in the US and Canada.
In the US, Ovid.tv costs $6.99 per month or $69 per year. It used to offer a 14-day free trial, but it’s since shortened the period to 7 days.
You can access Ovid.tv via mobile platforms including Android and iOS, as well as media streaming devices including Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku. However, Ovid.tv does not offer any apps for game consoles at the moment.
Ovid.tv is an initiative of Docuseek, LLC, which operates Docuseek, a streaming service for colleges and universities which was established in 2012 and boasts a library of over 1600 titles.
If you’re partial to indie and art-house titles, Ovid.tv has an exceptional collection of little-known gems, including high-quality documentary programming as well as some terrific foreign and arthouse features.
The service includes titles from 30 different film distribution companies including Bullfrog Films, The dGenerate Films Collection, Distrib Films US, and lots more.
Unique programming: From high-budget documentaries to lower-budget indie films, the content available through Ovid.tv is far from mainstream, making the library is truly unique compared to other streaming platforms
Amount of content: With 900 titles at the time of testing, not only is the programming unique, but it’s also varied and abundant.
How much does Ovid TV cost?
Ovid TV starts at $6.99/month. Plans range from $6.99 to $69.99/month.
Does Ovid TV have a free trial?
Yes. Ovid TV currently offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
What devices support Ovid TV?
Ovid TV is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku.
Can I cancel Ovid TV anytime?
Ovid TV is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Ovid TV worth it?
Unique programming: From high-budget documentaries to lower-budget indie films, the content available through Ovid.tv is far from mainstream, making the library is truly unique compared to other streaming platforms Amount of content: With 900 titles at the time of testing, not only is the programming unique, but it’s also varied and abundant.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.