# The Criterion Channel

> Watch classic movies and more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1454275199](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1454275199)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1454275199`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Criterion Collection, Inc.
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (13,487 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.301.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-02
- **First published:** 2019-04-08
- **Size:** 71 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-criterion-channel/id1454275199)
- **Website:** [https://www.criterionchannel.com](https://www.criterionchannel.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.criterionchannel.com/privacy](https://www.criterionchannel.com/privacy)

## Description

The Criterion Channel Chrome extension brings the Criterion Channel experience to your browser, granting quick access to a library of acclaimed classics and discoveries from the Criterion Collection. Enjoy thematically programmed streams, special features, and a catalog of over 1,000 titles spanning Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent cinema.

With ongoing programming like Sunday Spotlights, Observations on Film Art, and other original series, plus deep-context extras—commentaries, interviews, trailers, and scholarly analyses—the extension helps film lovers discover, explore, and deepen their appreciation for cinema wherever they browse.

## Rankings

- #14,647 — Overall
- #6 — Keep Up With Pop Culture
- #14 — Stream Something New
- #13 — channel
- #59 — collection

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise Criterion Channel’s expert-curated catalog, rich extras, and solid value, with rotating content and thoughtful programming. However, multiple reviews cite inconsistent UI/UX across devices, poor browsing and filtering, reliability issues (crashes and logouts), and gaps in classic titles. Overall, the service shines for cinephiles who value curation and depth, but usability and stability caveats vary by device.

### Pros

- Expert-curated catalog of classics and offbeat titles, guided by film experts rather than algorithms.
- Rich extras including commentary tracks, special series, and curated playlists for deep-dive viewing.
- Strong value with an annual subscription and a library that cinephiles trust and rely on.
- Generally solid app/channel experience on TV and across devices with a user-friendly home page.
- Regular rotation of content and thematic programming keeps the collection fresh and engaging.

### Cons

- Inconsistent UI/UX and weak browsing/filters across devices; hard to find titles and limited genre/country/decade search options.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1454275199)