Thursday, March 10, 2016

Alternatives to Netflix

Various Alternatives to Netflix, a movie streaming site !
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Acorn.tv

  • British TV fare For only $5 a month, 
  • available on Roku, some Samsung smart TVs, and Apple TV boxes that run tvOS. You can also watch it on iPhones, iPads and computers, ideally those using the Chrome browser, according to the site's FAQ. 
  • For those with an Amazon Prime membership, Acorn can be ordered as part of Amazon's streaming partners program.

Mubi.com

  • Mubi.com for indie, cult and classic films, too at $5 a month, 
  • Available in the U.S. on a PC or a Mac; an Android or Apple mobile device; and some Samsung smart TVs.

Crunchyroll.com

  • for anime, manga, and other Asian TV fare 
  • Available to paid subscribers on Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku streaming boxes; Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation game consoles; Android and iOS mobile devices; and Windows phones.

Fandor

  • offers films handpicked for hard-core movie buffs.  It also has some Criterion Collection gems, thanks to a deal with Hulu.
  • Available to subscribers on a PC or a Mac computer; Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku streaming players; and some iOS and Android mobile devices.

Tubitv.com

  • for 40,000 titles, including selections from the libraries of MGM, Lionsgate, and Paramount Pictures.
  • Available on PC or Mac computers; Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku players; some Samsung smart TVs; and many iOS and Android mobile devices.

A Few More Options

  • Crackle.com
    • Sony's Crackle.com, a free, ad-supported service
    • Available on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Roku; Android and iOS mobile devices; LG, Samsung, Sony, and Vizio smart TVs; and game consoles.
  • Shudder.com
    • a horror-film-focused service that costs either $5 a month or $50 a year. 
    • Available on some Android and iOS mobile devices.
  • Spuul.com
    • basically a ticket to Bollywood films.
    • Available on Apple TV or Chromecast; and some LG, Panasonic, and Samsung smart TVs.

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