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The Criterion Channel

Entertainment The Criterion Collection ⭐ 4.60 100,000+
Version 10.003.1 Teen

TV Compatibility

Android TV
Supported
Fire TV
Unknown
Remote Friendly
Yes
Sideload Required
No

Screenshots

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Permissions Explained 12 permissions requested View details

This app requests 12 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Take Pictures And Videos take pictures and videos This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Record Audio record audio This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Network Connections view network connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Run At Startup run at startup This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Google Service Configuration read Google service configuration This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Download Files Without Notification download files without notification This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About The Criterion Channel

A movie lover’s dream, the Criterion Channel offers classics and discoveries from around the world, thematically programmed with special features, on a streaming service brought to you by the Criterion Collection. With constantly refreshed selections of Hollywood, international, art-house, and independent movies, plus access to Criterion’s entire streaming library of more than 1,000 important classic and contemporary films, there’s something new to choose from every day of the week on the Criterion Channel. Start with Sunday Spotlights on directors, stars, genres, and themes; Tuesday’s Short + Feature; or the Friday double bill. Try out our 15-minute-a-month film school, Observations on Film Art, or choose from suggestions by friends like Barry Jenkins, Guillermo del Toro, or Mira Nair. Go deep with the Criterion Collection’s archive of special features for context that no other service can match. FEATURES - The Criterion Collection’s streaming library, including many complete editions released on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as unreleased titles - Ongoing programs of Hollywood, international, art-house, independent, documentary, and short films, including thematic programming, director and star retrospectives, and guest-curated series - Original Criterion Channel series such as Observations on Film Art, Adventures in Moviegoing, and Art-House America - Supplemental features to deepen your appreciation of the art of film, including audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, scholarly analyses, introductions, new and archival interviews, and trailers To access all features and content you can subscribe to The Criterion Channel on a monthly or yearly 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 Google 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.criterionchannel.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.criterionchannel.com/privacy

What The Criterion Channel Is Used For

The Criterion Channel appears to be a movie streaming app for watching films from The Criterion Collection on an Android TV device. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to browse and stream a curated library of classic, international, art-house, independent, documentary, and short films. It also seems designed for users who want themed collections, director spotlights, and other programmed viewing options rather than a general-purpose video catalog.

The app may also be used to access supplemental film materials such as interviews, audio commentaries, introductions, and behind-the-scenes features. Its permissions suggest it can stream content over the internet, download files, and keep playback or app services running in the background, which fits a TV streaming experience. Because it is listed as a TV app, it is especially relevant for living-room viewing on larger screens rather than casual mobile use.

Common uses

  • Stream curated classic and contemporary films on a TV
  • Browse themed collections, retrospectives, and guest-curated series
  • Watch short films and double-feature programming
  • Access bonus materials like interviews and commentaries
  • Use it on a living-room setup or large screen device
  • Manage subscription-based access inside the app
Best for:
movie fans classic films curated streaming large screen viewing

App Details

Package:
com.criterionchannel
Category:
Entertainment
Developer:
The Criterion Collection
Version:
10.003.1
Updated:
Mar 2, 2026
Min Android:
8.0
Age Rating:
Teen
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.criterionchannel
  • Age rating: Teen

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