Kanopy

Kanopy

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153K ratings
814 reviews
#142 in free Entertainment
📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
June 14, 2017
Updated
October 22, 2026

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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's New in Kanopy

6.26

October 22, 2026

In this release, we added thumbnail previews that display when you fast-forward or rewind a movie. We also fixed bugs and made other improvements. Thanks for watching Kanopy!

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Top Free

📈 142+1

Entertainment

This app rose +1 position in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on October 30, 2026.

User reviews

Syncing issues

I run into audio syncing issues all the time with the Apple TV app. By the time I get to the end of a movie, the audio lags the video so much it’s unbearable. No other app does this and I can’t understand how it could happen with Kanopy.
On the upside, the awful search has been updated to use the standard Apple search UX and it is waaaaay better. Nice job.
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Need trailers & an “Are you sure?” button

Dudes and dudettes - thank you so much for bringing us one of the few truly bright lights in media today. You all are amazing. The app desperately needs two things: (1) Trailers! Right now we need to go elsewhere for trailers, and toggling back and forth is a hassle. (2) An “Are you sure you want to spend X tickets on ___________ [name of title]” button when you hit play. A “warning dialogue box” it might be called? It’s wayyyy to easy to accidentally hit the play button or think it’s a button for a trailer, or …… Sometimes I don’t realize a movie costs four tickets and a warning would be awesome. I’ve also hit the play button accidentally, as well. I think every online service that costs the user something has SOMETHING that makes a purchase a two-step process. A quick example: if you tap “Pay with Apple Pay” when checking out online you still have several steps to take after that before you spend any money. I have the service through my public library and don’t get many tickets per month (12) and have to use them very carefully.

Those changes would really make the app top notch (for me, anyway). Keep up the awesome work, Kanopy. Thanks for bringing this service to the world.
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Can’t open in Mac OS

Despite multiple attempts to open the application on my MacBook after downloading it, I was only able to launch it successfully one time out of roughly 20 tries.

Netflix without all the corporate entertainment

It’s the library, with sound and pictures!

Bill W Conscious Contact

This new documentary provides encouragement for those wondering about AA . Shows founder open minded, neither religious nor dogmatic even tried T.M in 1969.

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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

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Provide more content filtering and parental control options

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Add support for offline viewing and downloads

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Enhance Chromecast and TV integration

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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.