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
Sundance's slate, strong on independent drama and thin on everything else.
Value for money5.7
Fair for Sundance's independent films.
$7.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $3.99 ($4 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 6.0/10), that comes to 5.7 on value.
Content quality6.0
74 recommended titles, a respectable showing.
Carries 74 titles from our recommended list.
Apps and devices6.2
Serviceable app, on 6 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.1 on iPhone and 3.22 on Android. Works on 6 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
Sundance costs $7.99 per month, with an annual subscription that goes for $74.99.
In addition to watching Sundance Now on the web, you can stream from the service’s apps for mobile, (Android and iOS) and media streaming (Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku).
Sundance Now does not offer any apps on game consoles, such as the Xbox One or PlayStation 4.
Sundance Now was launched in 2014 to bring the famous namesake movie festival’s program online. It’s owned by the Sundance Group, the corporate umbrella established by Robert Redford (and named after his character in the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid). In addition to the famous film festival and cinemas, the affiliated Sundance TV channel was launched in the US in 1996 and also airs high-quality documentaries, movies and shows.
Like its namesake festival, Sundance Now focuses on indie movies and documentaries. You’ll find a fair share of less-represented shows, so it’s a go-to if you’re seeking to discover new content that is a little out of the mainstream.
Curation: The amount of shows on-demand are limited to 67 series, so if you easily get overwhelmed by choice, Sundance Now offers more focused curation of high-quality movies and documentaries.
Exclusive streams: According to Sundance Now’s ‘Exclusive’ category it is the only streaming platform to offer the movies Jonestown: Terror in The Jungle, Liar, Motherland, Public Enemy, Sanctuary, and Wisting.
How much does SUNDANCE NOW cost?
SUNDANCE NOW starts at $7.99/month.
Does SUNDANCE NOW have a free trial?
Yes. SUNDANCE NOW currently offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
What devices support SUNDANCE NOW?
SUNDANCE NOW is available on Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, iOS, Roku.
Can I cancel SUNDANCE NOW anytime?
SUNDANCE NOW is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is SUNDANCE NOW worth it?
Curation: The amount of shows on-demand are limited to 67 series, so if you easily get overwhelmed by choice, Sundance Now offers more focused curation of high-quality movies and documentaries.Exclusive streams: According to Sundance Now’s ‘Exclusive’ category it is the only streaming platform to offer the movies Jonestown: Terror in The Jungle, Liar, Motherland, Public Enemy, Sanctuary, and Wisting.
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.