Best Streaming Services You’re Missing Out On

film that give subscribers extra context about what they can watch.
In terms of content, expect to find movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Y Tu Mamá También, Lady Bird, and The Piano Teacher. Mubi’s movies tend to arrive with subtitles and come in a range of genres and languages from around the world.
As of March 2025, Mubi reports that it has acquired distribution rights for over 3,000 films. So, if you’re on the search for a movie service to expand your film horizons, Mubi might just be the platform for you.
Some streaming services lean on nostalgia – but Mubi always feels fresh. The service loves new movies, championing emerging filmmakers and hosting virtual cinema ticketed releases. Mubi also has a global footprint, with an admirable number of non-English films in its selection, demonstrating an international commitment to cinema.
No streaming service has everything, but if you’ve tried everything else, you might just find exactly what you’re looking for on Mubi.
Kanopy

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Kanopy waits for you outside college movie clubs and library card catalogs, holding the latest cinema in amiable positions. Kanopy is beaming open access to 30,000-plus films, which can be somewhat overwhelming.

Unlike the previous services on this list, you don’t need to break out your wallet to enjoy Kanopy’s collection. You can access Kanopy for free through partnerships with universities, public libraries, and community colleges – even if they’re by your place of birth.
Now you may be thinking: What kind of films are really on Kanopy? From Cannes thought leaders to Sundance up-and-comers, Kanopy tends to lean into critically acclaimed, award-winning, and internationally acclaimed films. Expect to find flicks like Palme d’Or-winning Parasite, The Babadook, Moonlight, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and movies by directors like Jean-Luc Godard or David Lynch.
Sure, you might not find the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster on Kanopy, but you will find more vibrant films from around the world. Plus, the service often excels in the kind of content Netflix might once have excelled at curating: indie films, documentaries, classics, and more that give viewers a sense of what’s really happening in cinema today.
Kanopy combines a handpicked cinema collection with thought-provoking documentaries, indie films, and educational content, appealing to art-house film buffs and those interested in global cinema. So, if you’ve exhausted mainstream streaming services, Kanopy could provide you with a new appreciation for the world of film.
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