The Criterion Channel

“My only complaint is I wish you could stream it on a tv and not just phone/desktop. But it’s such a cool gift idea!”

“For years I assumed a Criterion subscription was $40/month or something but realized last month it’s actually cheaper than the ad-free tier of basically any other streaming service?? I love that there is no algorithm that tries to immediately auto play clips the second you open the app. I love their tightly edited set of collections and that you can filter movies by country, decade and director. Really easy way to discover and dig deep into older art house cinema!!”

“When I had to spend weeks on my couch recovering from a knee injury last year I declared it "Movie Month" and used my time to watch 30 movies in 30 days. The criterion channel made me feel like a smarty pants while I watched movies all day!”

“Literally the only streaming service you need. In this era of infinite choice, having a limited number of movies to choose from is totally magical. I end up watching (and loving!) so many things I wouldn’t have watched if they weren’t on here. No ads, only $10.99/month, just pure cinema. (And in case you’re wondering, it’s not just highbrow stuff. You can watch Godard if you want, but I tend to gravitate toward all the 90s and 2000s blockbusters I’ve never seen.)”

“i plan on splitting a subscription with my best friend. highly recommend !”

“A subscription to something they enjoy? Movie theater ticket membership, etc. or a gift certificate to a restaurant that they wouldn’t normally splurge on for themselves paired with a thoughtful card and maybe a bottle of alcohol they would enjoy?”