# WATCH TCM

> Watch TCM Live & On-Demand

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id341161319](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id341161319)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id341161319`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TCM
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (4,407 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2009-12-08
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/watch-tcm/id341161319)
- **Website:** [http://www.tcm.com/](http://www.tcm.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.tcm.com/privacy.html](http://www.tcm.com/privacy.html)

## Description

WATCH TCM brings the world of Turner Classic Movies to your browser. Enjoy hundreds of films on demand with monthly updates, all UNCUT and commercial-free, with host introductions by TCM hosts like Ben Mankiewicz. 

Explore in-depth information for each title, browse image galleries, read complete synopses, and build a personalized watchlist. Two live streams East and West Coast let you watch different movies in real time, plus short films and thousands of bonus clips.

## Rankings

- #31,033 — Overall
- #82 — system

## Review summary

Reviews cluster around reliability problems: persistent login/auth failures, broken provider sign-in, and playback issues (especially on Apple TV). Updates also removed film info and metadata, degrading the user experience. The main positives are the app’s iconic catalog of classic films and its value for travelers, reflecting strong fan loyalty despite ongoing reliability problems.

### Pros

- Strong catalog of classic films that fans value.
- Useful for travelers—watching TCM when hotel TV doesn’t carry it.
- Longstanding fan support and positive sentiment toward the WatchTCM app.
- Historically offered in-depth film information (bios, background notes) that film buffs appreciated.

### Cons

- Frequent authentication/login failures across devices and providers (not authenticated errors, reauthentication demands).
- Apple TV app instability—black screen or won’t launch on some devices.
- Provider/login integration issues: login links to providers don’t work or show 'Unsupported Provider' messages.
- Updates removed film information and metadata (cast/bios/plots) and reduced content context.
- Playback issues: films won’t play or show Not Authorized errors, sometimes only clips play.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id341161319)