The Criterion Channel launched on April 8, 2019. The calendar of thematic programming highlights an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary films from Hollywood and around the world, many not streaming anywhere else.

The service hosts the Criterion Collection and Janus Films' ever-growing library of more than 1,000 feature films, 350 shorts, and 3,500 supplementary features, including trailers, introductions, behind-the-scenes documentaries, interviews, video essays, commentary tracks, and rare archival footage. It also features a constantly refreshed selection of films from a wide array of studio and independent licensors including Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Lionsgate, IFC Films, Kino Lorber, Cohen Media, Milestone Film and Video, Oscilloscope, Cinema Guild, Strand Releasing, Shout Factory, Film Movement, and Grasshopper Films.

Films in the permanent streaming library are continuously available to all Criterion Channel subscribers at all times, regardless of whether they are being spotlighted in thematic programming. Films licensed specifically for featured thematic programming may be available for shorter periods, but all films are available for a minimum of ninety days unless otherwise noted.

There is something new in the spotlight every day of the week. Tuesdays offer Short + Feature pairings. Wednesdays are dedicated to women filmmakers. On Fridays, there is a double feature, and on Saturdays, a family-friendly matinee. Criterion Collection editions let fans dig deep into individual films. Thematic programming helps viewers explore and discover new movies in new ways. Sundays spotlight the biggest series, such as director or star retrospectives, guest curator selections, long-form cinematic epics, or large thematic programs, while the 10 Minutes or Less section offers short-form delights for cinephiles on the go.

If you haven't signed up yet, head to CriterionChannel.com and get a 14-day free trial. Now, let our programming take you away...