9 Interesting But Little-Known Streaming Services

With just a handful of platforms dominating the streaming market, it can be hard to find new names. But if you look past the big names like Netflix , Disney+, and Hulu, you'll find streaming services that deserve more attention, with even better movies and shows waiting to be discovered.

9. Plex Free Content

If you haven't used Plex in a while, the good news is that Plex has made a big change: It's now completely free, but with ads. Free services have to keep going somehow, right? The first reaction is that it'll make it harder to find your library, but surprisingly, the ads aren't long, the content is good, and it's completely optional.

8. Shudder

Many people are huge fans of the horror genre, and when they got the chance to try Shudder, they were hooked. Evil Dead, Hellraiser, Color Out of Space – Shudder has most, if not all, of your favorite horror and thriller movies, and for only $9/month! There's a 7-day trial, so start your trial on Thursday or Friday and enjoy a weekend of great horror movies.

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Download Shudder for Android | iOS | Fire TV (Subscription required)

7. FilmRise

Free streaming services often have great content if you can stomach a few ads. In a way, it's like watching TV, except you have more freedom to choose what you watch. FilmRise is similar, offering a mix of contemporary and indie titles, like Train to Busan and Unsolved Mysteries.

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Download FilmRise for Android | iOS (Free; ad-supported)

6. Night Flight Plus

If you remember the antique store feel in Gremlins, then you have a pretty good idea of what's on Night Flight Plus. It's filled with all sorts of music videos and horror movies. What's unique is that Night Flight used to be a TV series, and it's basically been reborn as a streaming service.

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Download Night Flight Plus for Android | iOS | Fire TV (Subscription Required)

5. Kocowa+

There's been a lot of interest in foreign comedy lately. It's almost entirely due to Netflix's growing library of Korean shows and movies, and Asia in general. Marry My Dead Body (Taiwan) and Chicken Nugget (South Korea) are two of the most popular shows there. It's movies like Chicken Nugget (and Bong Joon Ho's Parasite) that have brought many people to a streaming service like Kocowa+.

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Download KocowaTV for Android | iOS (Registration required)

4. IndieFlix

Many people love to find passion projects where people show off their talents, especially in the field of practical effects. And you'll find that magic on IndieFlix.

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It costs $5/month for an annual plan and comes with a 7-day trial. It's nice to know your money is going to support emerging artists.

Download IndieFlix Android | iOS | Fire TV (Subscription required)

3. Tubi

Tubi has a strong community, and they know that, despite some bad shows floating around at the top, their content is easily a B+. In fact, Tubi's anime selection is incredibly diverse, which is surprising to many because Tubi is free. Sure, you'll have to watch ads, but they're not intrusive and worth the wait just to watch Paprika and Inuyasha.

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Get Tubi for Android | iOS | Fire TV (Free; ads included)

2. MHz Choice

Many people have tried MHz Choice for the same reasons they like KocowaTV, but on an international level. It's a mix of foreign movies and shows, with plenty of unfamiliar faces, which is a breath of fresh air.

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The content is varied and extremely engaging. If you are worried about the language barrier, don't worry! Even if a movie doesn't have a dubbed version, it will still have English subtitles. You can enjoy it all for just $8/month.

Download MHz Choice for Android | iOS | Fire TV (Subscription required)

1. Criterion Channel

If you talk about filmmaking often and take the craft seriously, the Criterion Channel is a great place to explore the genre. The platform itself is a tribute to the genre. You can watch a Scorsese series, then move on to Hitchcock's Rear Window.

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There's also a great collection of actor interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and documentaries. Criterion Channel is basically a treasure trove of interesting information about cinema, so if you're curious about the creative process, this is the app to start with. There's a 7-day free trial, while a subscription costs $11/month.

Get Criterion Channel for Android | iOS | Fire TV (Subscription required)

Kareem Winters

Update 31 July 2025

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