Streaming
Platforms for classic and world cinema
Big platforms rarely carry films like these, so most of them live on smaller, curated services. However, catalogues change every month and differ from country to country; therefore, treat this as a map of where to look, not a promise that a title is there today.
Before movie night: search the title on JustWatch and set it to your country. It lists every service streaming, renting or selling the film where you are.
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Subscription
MUBI
A hand-picked arthouse service with a rotating selection and a large library. The catalogue varies by country.
Most countries mubi.com ↗ -
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Subscription
Criterion Channel
The deepest catalogue of restored classics, with themed series and extras. Not available in Europe.
US & Canada only criterionchannel.com ↗ -
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Subscription + rentals
BFI Player
The British Film Institute's service for independent and heritage film, including many restorations.
UK-focused player.bfi.org.uk ↗ -
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Free
RaiPlay
Italian public television's streaming service. A good place to look for Italian classics, Neorealism included.
Italy, some titles geo-blocked raiplay.it ↗ -
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Free
ARTE
The Franco-German cultural channel streams a rotating selection of auteur and world cinema for limited periods.
Europe, several languages arte.tv ↗ -
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Free with a library card
Kanopy
If your library or university is a member, you get world cinema and documentaries at no cost.
Participating libraries kanopy.com ↗