The question of what movie to watch is a loaded one. The list of movies to watch bends to the will of passwords you’ve acquired for various streaming services whether your own or from a generous friend or family member.
Most streamers have a staple service — the one that’s been solidified into our monthly budget like bills and rent (probably Netflix for most people in the UK). But your reliable option probably doesn’t have every single film you want to watch, especially when titles are constantly flip-flopping which service they call home.
Wired marks 2018 as the start of the streaming wars. Since then, the streaming service market has been an ever-evolving car crash. Disney+ came out in 2019, followed by HBO Max and Peacock in 2020, and then Discovery+ arriving and CBS All Access turning into Paramount+ in 2021. This isn’t even counting any niche platforms that were also introduced in such a short time. Read more…
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BEST FOR RANGE
Netflix
There’s a reason that the iconic buh bum sound just played in your head — Netflix is that widespread because it’s that good.
- Price: £5.99/month for Basic, £9.99/month for Standard, or £13.99/month for Premium
- Free trial: None
- Max simultaneous streams: 1 with Basic, 2 with Standard, or 4 with Premium
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BEST FOR DISNEY, MARVEL, AND STAR WARS
Disney+
The combination of nostalgia and action between Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and vault classics is unbeatable.
- Price: £5.99/month
- Free trial: None
- Max simultaneous streams: 4
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BEST FOR AMAZON REGULARS
Prime Video
Anyone who already pays for Prime shipping has access to one of the best streaming libraries on the market.
- Price: £7.99/month or £79/year
- Free trial: 30 days
- Max simultaneous streams: 3
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BEST FOR HORROR
Shudder
A must in the pocket of any horror fan, Shudder organises its scary-good selection of classics and originals with sick curation.
- Price: £3.99/month
- Free trial: 7 days
- Max simultaneous streams: 1
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BEST FOR STAR-STUDDED ORIGINALS
Apple TV+
Head to Apple TV+ for fresh original films and music docs featuring some pretty huge stars.
- Price: £4.99/month
- Free trial: 7 days
- Max simultaneous streams: 6
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