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Kanopy

Kanopy

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150K ratings
768 reviews
#142 in free Entertainment
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Access a vast library of films and documentaries for free with your library card. Enjoy ad-free streaming of award-winning movies, The Criterion Collection, and curated content for children, with new titles added regularly.

✓Free film streaming
✓Ad-free viewing
✓Library card required
✓Festival award-winning films
✓Documentaries
✓The Criterion Collection
✓Kanopy Kids with parental controls
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Kanopy. Based on 150K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🎥Eclectic and engaging selection of films and series
  • 🎬Great movies and documentaries
  • 🏆Excellent content and thoughtful entertainment
  • 🌍Wide selection of various international material
  • 🧠Fantastic educational content like The Great Courses
  • 🆓Free service through local library
  • 🔍Interesting and alternative films and documentaries

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes, freezes, and has stability issues
  • 🔍Difficult to search and navigate, poor user experience
  • 🕰️Losing credits just for resuming a movie
  • 🔇No way to turn off closed captions
  • 📺Chromecast and TV integration problems
  • 🔍Lack of content filtering and parental controls
  • 🌄Video quality issues, blurry or out of focus
  • 🤷‍♂️Unpredictable and unreliable app behavior
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What's New in Kanopy

6.24

September 10, 2026

This release fixes issues with reactivating memberships and other errors. Thanks for watching Kanopy!

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📉 142-5

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This app dropped -5 positions in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

User reviews

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Best streaming option

Great selections through my library.
DeadguyperezDeadguyperez

Clicking Audio

I love the Kanopy app, which is why it pains me to rate it so low. The audio clicks constantly on Apple devices, and it’s not something Kanopy intends to fix, as folks have been complaining about it for years. Hoping some bad reviews might change things.
chrysanthemumpchrysanthemump

“Unknown Error” After Latest Update.

“Unknown Error” Message after latest update, & not working. Before this, it was fine, & am sure it will be again soon (fingers crossed!). Thank you.
Bonnie Rowe.Bonnie Rowe.

25 mins fits modern attention span

Worked well as intro to topic, with an ominous sense of foreboding based simply on being observant.
orcus55orcus55

6 watches per month/Rentals

This app is still cool, but they aren’t upfront about the fact that it’s not unlimited viewing, and there’s rental deadline. Maybe not worth it for some to create yet another account that will collect and sell your data, for 6 documentaries a month.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes and freezes frequently

Bug

Login issues, unable to sign in or access account

Bug

Chromecast and TV streaming problems

Bug

Video playback issues, including blurry or out of sync

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when resuming or rewatching movies

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add ability to pause, rewind, and resume movies without using credits

Feature

Improve search and browsing functionality

Feature

Provide more content filtering and parental control options

Feature

Add support for offline viewing and downloads

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Enhance Chromecast and TV integration

Feature

Improve video quality and playback stability

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FAQ

What is this app?

This app allows you to stream thousands of films and documentaries for free, without any advertisements. It partners with public libraries to provide access to its content, including festival award-winning films, documentaries, and The Criterion Collection.

How do I get access to the content?

You can access the content by signing up with a valid library card from a participating library. Once your library card is verified, you can start streaming a wide variety of titles.

Is there a cost to use this app?

No, the app is completely free to use. Access to the streaming content is provided at no cost to users through their library memberships. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

What kind of content is available?

The app offers a diverse selection of content, including critically acclaimed films, thought-provoking documentaries, and titles from The Criterion Collection. New films are added weekly. There is also a dedicated section called Kanopy Kids with age-appropriate shows and movies.

What devices is this app available on?

This app is available on multiple platforms, including mobile devices, web browsers, and living room devices. This allows you to stream content on your preferred screen.