JustWatch Launches JustWatch TV Streaming Service in 12 Markets

JustWatch TV offers three options. JustWatch TV Free provides an ad-supported “curated selection of titles.” JustWatch TV Plus, the paid tier, has more than 300 ad-free titles and app features including the ability to hide shows a user has disliked or already watched in the guide. The JustWatch TV Store offers a “growing selection of recent and popular movies to rent” and initially operates only in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

The service draws content from 30 global partners. The Verge reported that providers include Bleecker Street, Cineverse, Fremantle, New Regency and Paramount, along with region-specific partners around the world. JustWatch had announced plans to introduce its own streaming service last month.

JustWatch TV Plus costs $3.99 per month and includes a 10 percent discount on rentals. JustWatch is also offering a $49.99 lifetime subscription. According to The Verge, citing TechCrunch, the company believes the value of the data it collects will still make the lifetime option worth it even if the price of the content it provides increases.

Editor's Summary

JustWatch has expanded from a streaming guide into a streaming provider with JustWatch TV, offering a free ad-supported tier, a $3.99 monthly ad-free tier and rentals in selected markets. The launch adds a direct streaming business to JustWatch’s existing guide function in 12 markets, with content from 30 partners. Its three-tier model combines ad-supported viewing, paid ad-free viewing and rentals.