Stream indie movies on the cheap
If you consider yourself an independent film buff, IFC Films Unlimited is the channel for you. This video streaming service is a destination for films that have been released in theaters and won awards. IFC Films Unlimited serves its content without ads and lets download movies for offline viewing on mobile platforms. Its main drawback is that it lacks a dedicated app for nearly as many platforms as competitors, such as Editors‘ Choice winners Hulu and Netflix.Pricing and Platforms
The ad-free IFC Films Unlimited costs $5.99 per month (it lacks a discounted annual plan). Hulu ($9.99 per month) and Paramount+ ($7.99 per month) have ad-supported plans that cost more than IFC Films Unlimited, but they offer more mainstream content. Netflix’s Standard plan and Max are pricier, at $15.49 and $16.99 per month, respectively.
You don’t need to pay for streaming entertainment; check out our roundup of the best free video streaming services for our top picks. Tubi is our Editors‘ Choice winner for the category because of its mainstream library of TV shows and movies. If you are an independent film fan, IFC Films Unlimited is still an inexpensive way to watch hundreds of the best specialty films from the last two decades without ads.
lms Unlimited is available as a channel on Amazon Prime Video, Dish, Sling, and YouTube TV. You can access Prime Video on the web, mobile platforms (Android and iOS), media streaming devices (Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku), game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, and Wii), smart TVs, or via the dedicated Microsoft Store app. You can download a dedicated app on Apple TV (US and Canada) and Roku (US) for media streaming devices. Hulu, Netflix, and other services offer dedicated apps for far more platforms.What Can You Watch on IFC Films Unlimited?
IFC Films Unlimited is home to hundreds of independent films, some with blockbuster budgets but most with smaller casts and bankrolls. Films in the library come from IFC’s three distribution labels: IFC Films, Sundance Selects, and IFC Midnight. The result is a broad and eclectic selection of films. You are free to browse the channel without subscribing, which is a nice touch.
IFC Unlimited does not have as massive a library as other services such as The Criterion Channel or Mubi, both of which curate their lineups. Ovid.tv is similar to IFC Films Unlimited in that it includes titles from several film distribution companies.
Critically acclaimed dramatic films like Blackberry are mixed in with family-friendly fare like First Position, a documentary about young dancers in New York City. You’ll find movies with major stars like Paint, starring Owen Wilson. There are also a lot of movies featuring familiar faces who aren’t yet household names.
IFC Films Unlimited does not currently offer any original shows or exclusive TV series, though most dedicated movie streaming services do not offer this type of content, either.
