Plex: Find Movies & TV Shows

Entertainment • Plex, Inc. • ⭐ 3.70 • 100,000,000+

Watch TV shows, movies, and stream Live TV channels without a subscription!

Version Varies with device 141.5 MB Teen

TV Compatibility

Android TV
Supported

Fire TV
Supported

Remote Friendly
Yes

Sideload Required
No

Streaming and on-demand viewing apps.

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Permissions Explained 19 permissions requested View details

This app requests 19 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	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	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.
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review	Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES	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 Media Video android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO	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	Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE	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 Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	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	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Providers Tv Permission Read Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA	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	Providers Tv Permission Write Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA	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	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	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.
⚠️ Sensitive	Microphone access android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO	Allows the app to record audio from the device microphone.	Used for voice messages, calls, video chat, speech search, audio recording, or voice commands.	Sensitive permission. Only grant it to apps where microphone use is expected.
ℹ️ Review	Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID	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	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review	C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE	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	Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE	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	Com Plexapp Android Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.plexapp.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	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 Plex: Find Movies & TV Shows

Discover what to watch next with Plex. Find any TV show or movie and where it’s streaming, then add it to a universal Watchlist for easy access when you’re ready to press play. Plex is the only entertainment app that gives you every way to discover what you want to watch, easier than ever before. Stream movies and TV shows for free with the Plex personal media player. Connect with friends and fellow fans, and leave TV and movie reviews. Plex offers a subscription-free streaming experience with access to 600+ channels and thousands of free movies and TV series. Connect all your streaming services to watch TV shows and movies, and see what’s trending across platforms. When you use Plex as a TV show tracker and movie finder, you can create a universal Watchlist to organize everything you want to watch, no matter where it’s streaming. Get free access to over 50,000 titles and 600+ TV channels, including Live TV with news, kids' shows, live sports, and more. Watch movies and your favorite TV series, all in one place. Media streaming, organization, and sharing made easy with Plex. Spend less time searching and get into movie night with Plex’s Discover Feature as your personal TV show and movie finder. Plus, enjoy access to popular movie and TV options from A24, Paramount, AMC, Magnolia, Relativity, Lionsgate, and more! Love Live TV? Watch free TV everywhere with Plex. Featuring an easy-to-use guide, Live TV on Plex includes over 600 free TV channels, including The Hallmark Channel, FOX Sports, FIFA, WNBA, NFL Channel, PBS Antiques Roadshow, and more. Start streaming and catch your favorites on Plex like The Walking Dead Universe, Ice Road Truckers, Game Show Central, and NBC News Now. Now with Plex Rentals, you can rent classic movies or new releases fresh from theaters. Simply sign in, browse the Plex rentals library, and rent your favorite movies or TV series. Download the app now to enjoy Plexanywhere. PLEX FEATURES DISCOVER MORE WITH PLEX - Save anything from anywhere and create a universal Watchlist of movies and TV shows - Add your favorite movie apps or streaming services to see what’s playing where - Find what to watch next with universal search- Leave a movie review and share movies and shows on your Watchlist - Connect with friends to see what movies and TV shows they’re watching - React and comment on friends’ activity WATCH FREE TV EVERYWHERE - Live TV shows and over 600 channels at your fingertips, on every device - Free TV streaming featuring true crime, game shows, channels En Español, and live sports - Live stream news and local TV channels like CBS, Financial Times, Euronews, and more ALL NEW RENTALS - Enjoy newly released movies and classic favorites with Plex Rentals - Watch Dune 2, Civil War, Challengers, Godzilla Minus One, and more - Rentals starting at just $3.99 PLEX PERSONAL MEDIA SERVER - Plex scans, organizes, and automatically sorts your personal media - TV shows and movies, all organized into personal media collections in…

What Plex: Find Movies & TV Shows Is Used For

Plex: Find Movies & TV Shows appears to be a TV-focused entertainment app for discovering what to watch and organizing it in one place. Based on the metadata, people may use it to search for movies and TV shows, check where titles are streaming, and build a universal watchlist for items they want to watch later. It also appears to support free streaming content, including live TV channels and a library of movies and series.

Because the app is listed as a TV app and includes TV guide-related permissions, it may be especially useful on Android TV or other large-screen devices where browsing channels and shows is more comfortable with a remote. The metadata also mentions media storage permissions and audio recording, which could relate to playback, media access, or TV features, though the exact use depends on how the app is set up. Overall, this looks suited to users who want a single place to discover, track, and watch entertainment across different services.

Common uses

Search for movies and TV shows to see where they are available to stream.
Build a watchlist of titles you want to come back to later.
Browse free movies, series, and live TV channels from one interface.
Use it on Android TV or a large screen for channel browsing and playback.
Check trending or popular titles across connected streaming services.
Track entertainment choices without switching between multiple apps.
Look at live TV guide-style listings on supported TV devices.

Best for:

TV viewers Movie finders Watchlist users Android TV Large screen

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App Details

Package:
com.plexapp.android

Category:
Entertainment

Developer:
Plex, Inc.

Version:
Varies with device

Updated:
Mar 30, 2026

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Teen

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.plexapp.android
Age rating: Teen

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