# BFI Player (US) — See something different > US-only streaming service for acclaimed and classic films. (iPhone/iPad app by The British Film Institute.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfi-player-us/id1564438447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The British Film Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/699793649) - Category: Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.30/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 66 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-05-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfi-player-us/id1564438447/reviews.md ## What is BFI Player (US)? Watch acclaimed movies selected by the British Film Institute (BFI) on their US-only streaming service. Explore landmark titles, rare classics & modern discoveries on multiple devices today. To access all features and content you can subscribe to BFI Player Classics on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/privacy ## Key features - Curated film selection - Landmark titles and rare classics - Modern discoveries - Multi-device support - Auto-renewing subscription - Free trial period ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | BFI Player Classics Monthly | $5.99 | per month | | BFI Player Classics | $59.00 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfi-player-us/id1564438447/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Inexcusably bad *2025-12-15* Unusable. Gives BFI a bad name. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, and sorry for the issues you’ve had. Please email us at bfiplayer@bfi.org.uk so that we can look into this. ### 1/5 — Don’t download movies . You’ll waste time and data *2025-11-11* Infuriating . Downloaded several films for vacation , but They just disappeared . Despite their update it still does not work for downloading - nov 2025 **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, and sorry for the issues you’ve had. Please email us at bfiplayer@bfi.org.uk so that we can look into this. ### 1/5 — Don’t download movies . You’ll waste time and data *2025-09-27* Infuriating . Downloaded several films for vacation , but They just disappeared ### 1/5 — Awful. Doesn’t work *2025-06-03* I have tried and tried, I paid the money, I got the confirmation that it’s paid, I login everything is locked. I restore purchases everything’s locked. It simply doesn’t work. The help center says to go to the bottom of the screen and click on profile. There is no profile at the bottom of the screen. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, and sorry for the issues you’ve had. Please email us at bfiplayer@bfi.org.uk so that we can look into this. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-04-01* Worked an hour on setting up my phone with my TV. The password won’t be recognized. I’ve changed it many times I’ve never had this problem with any channels! **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, and sorry for the issues you’ve had. Please email us at bfiplayer@bfi.org.uk so that we can look into this. ### 1/5 — Failure to launch. *2025-02-17* After I cleared my app cache and deleted apps to make more room for this app, it would still only open and then abruptly turn off. It is the only app that I've had issues with. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, and sorry for the issues you’ve had. Please email us at bfiplayer@bfi.org.uk so that we can look into this. ### 1/5 — Poor Selection *2024-07-12* Really poor selection of British movies. Many are avaliable on other streaming platforms. I only found 1 film that you are unable to find on another service. They also use Vimeo as their "host" who I do not like. **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for your feedback, it is much valued. Should you have any other bits of feedback, please contact us via https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/contact/support ### 1/5 — FRAUD! STAY AWAY *2024-04-27* Similar to other reviews. Paid for annual subscription and get endless loop of “Subscribe to Watch” and “You are already subscribed.” Have contacted support but no replies. This app needs to be pulled and people refunded. **Developer response:** Hello. I'm sorry to hear that. Please contact the support team via https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/contact/support so that they can apply a fix to this issue. ### 1/5 — Paid subscription no access to content *2024-04-02* Paid for a full year subscription. App endlessly cycles with movies locked and no access to view. Reached out to support and no response. FRAUD DO NOT PURCHASE A SUBSCRIPTION FROM THEM **Developer response:** Hello. I'm sorry to hear that. Please contact the support team via https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/contact/support so that they can apply a fix to this issue. ### 1/5 — Paid for annual subscription but app can restore purchase *2024-03-29* I paid for an annual subscription but the app still locks paid content. No one has gotten back to me from the support team. What a rip off **Developer response:** Hello. I'm sorry to hear that. Please contact the support team via https://www.bfiplayerclassics.com/contact/support so that they can apply a fix to this issue. ## Frequently asked questions about BFI Player (US) ### What kind of movies can I watch on BFI Player? BFI Player offers a curated selection of acclaimed movies, including landmark titles, rare classics, and modern discoveries. The service focuses on providing a diverse and unique cinematic experience. ### Is BFI Player available outside the US? No, BFI Player is a US-only streaming service. Access to its content is restricted to users within the United States. ### How much does a BFI Player subscription cost? A monthly subscription to BFI Player Classics costs $5.99 and includes a 14-day free trial. An annual subscription is available for $59.00. ### How do I cancel my BFI Player subscription? Subscription payments are managed through your iTunes Account settings. To cancel, you need to disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. ### Does BFI Player have ads? Yes, the app contains advertisements. As a free service with optional in-app purchases for subscriptions, it utilizes ads to support its operations. ### On which devices can I use BFI Player? BFI Player is supported on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This allows for flexible viewing across various Apple devices. ### How often is BFI Player updated? The latest version of BFI Player is 9.304.1, and it was last updated on November 5, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve the service and content. ### What is the age rating for BFI Player? BFI Player has an age rating of 4+. This means it is generally suitable for most audiences, though parental guidance is always recommended for younger viewers. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.401.1 — 2026-08-24 * Bug fixes * Performance improvements ### 10.200.1 — 2026-05-20 * Bug fixes * Performance improvements ### 9.304.1 — 2025-11-05 * Bug fixes * Performance improvements ### 9.101.1 — 2025-08-08 * Bug fixes * Performance improvements ### 9.100.1 — 2025-05-20 * Bug fixes * Performance improvements ## Apps similar to BFI Player (US) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [IndieFlix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indieflix/id919741804) | 4.2 (51) | Free | Entertainment | | [OVID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovid/id1454730540) | 4.8 (41) | Free | Entertainment | | [The Zeus Network](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-zeus-network/id1399446592) | 4.8 (158,949) | Free | Entertainment | | [The BTV Network](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-btv-network/id1560213107) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Entertainment | | [Island Hub](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-hub/id1550578107) | 2.8 (47) | Free | Entertainment | | [SciFi Movie Channel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scifi-movie-channel/id1504001741) | 3.5 (4) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by The British Film Institute - [Sight & Sound](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-and-sound/id548664090) - [BFI Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfi-player/id720208055) - [BFI Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder: The Sci-Fi 60](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfi-sci-fi-days-of-fear-and-wonder-the-sci-fi-60/id937838994) - [BFI LFF DVL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bfi-lff-dvl/id1585907723) All apps by The British Film Institute: https://appshunter.io/developer/699793649 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*