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May 10, 2025
The Criterion Collection, Inc.
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The Criterion Channel offers a constantly updated selection of films, including Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent movies. Subscribers have access to over 1,000 essential classic and contemporary films from the Criterion Library. The platform features themed programming like Sunday Spotlights on directors, stars, genres, or themes; Tuesday’s Short + Feature showcase; and Friday double bills, ensuring a diverse range of viewing options every day. Additionally, users can explore brief monthly film lessons or receive personalized recommendations from renowned filmmakers like Barry Jenkins, Guillermo del Toro, and Mira Nair. The platform also provides in-depth access to the Criterion Collection’s extensive archive of special features, offering unique context and insights unavailable elsewhere.
The service’s library includes many complete editions of films released on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as titles that have not been previously released to the public. It features a broad spectrum of content including Hollywood blockbusters, international cinema, art-house films, documentaries, and shorts. The programming often emphasizes thematic series, retrospectives on directors and stars, and guest-curated collections to cater to a variety of cinematic interests. Regular original series like Observations on Film Art, Adventures in Moviegoing, and Art-House America further enhance the educational and cultural experience for viewers.
In addition to films, the Criterion Channel offers supplemental features aimed at deepening viewers' understanding and appreciation of cinema. These include audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, scholarly analyses, introductions, as well as both new and archival interviews and trailers. These resources provide valuable insights into film craftsmanship, historical context, and creative processes, enriching the overall viewing experience for film enthusiasts and students alike.
Access to the Criterion Channel is available through a subscription model, which can be purchased monthly or yearly with automatic renewal options available within the app. Pricing varies by region and will be confirmed prior to purchase. All payments are managed via the user’s iTunes Account, and subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current cycle ends. The service ensures easy management of subscriptions and related payments through the user's account settings, with options to disable auto-renewal and cancel whenever desired. For further information, users can review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy links provided.
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