The Criterion Channel

The Criterion Channel offers a diverse collection of classic and contemporary films, including Hollywood, international, and independent movies.

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What is The Criterion Channel?

The Criterion Channel offers a diverse collection of classic and contemporary films, including Hollywood, international, and independent movies.

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A movie lover’s dream, the Criterion Channel offers classics and discoveries from around the world, thematically programmed with special features, on a streaming service brought to you by the Criterion Collection. With constantly refreshed selections of Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent movies, plus access to Criterion’s entire streaming library of more than 1,000 important classic and contemporary films, there’s something new to choose from every day of the week on the Criterion Channel. Start with spotlights on directors, stars, genres, and themes; Tuesday’s Short + Feature; or the Friday double bill. Try out our 15-minute-a-month film school, Observations on Film Art, or go on Adventures in Moviegoing with guest curators like Barry Jenkins, Guillermo del Toro, Mira Nair, and more. Go deep with the Criterion Collection’s archive of special features for context that no other service can match.