AMC+ is a streaming service offering various entertainment content, from original movies to the latest TV shows.
You can use the free trial period to get a feel of the service when signing up.
However, even with the free trial option, it is a good idea to research the service and determine whether it is worthwhile before signing up.
Therefore, before you commit, below are five things you should know about the AMC+ streaming service.
1. The available channels and content
AMC+ offers full access to movies from Sundance Now, Shudder, and IFC Films Unlimited.
It also offers TV shows from AMC, IFC, Sundance TV, and BBC America, as well as six live TV channels.
The curated channels on AMC+ means that you can enjoy a large library of on-demand content, including TV shows like:
- The Walking Dead
- Mad Men
- Ultra City Smiths
- A Discovery of Witches
- Interview with the Vampire
- Gangs of London
- Love After Lockup
- Portlandia
- Domino
- Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale
- Rectify
- Killing Eve
- Spy City
- Better Call Saul
- This is Going to Hurt
- The North Water
The streaming service also features several popular movies like:
- A League of Their Own
- No Way Up
- Heathers
- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- Party Hard Die Young
- Sicario
- The Dive
- Sleeping With Other People
- Boyhood
- Watcher
- Clean
- Stopmotion
- The John Wick franchise
- 21 Jump Street
In addition to these films and TV shows, AMC+ is constantly adding new releases to its library.
You can also enjoy some cool perks, such as early releases (up to one week in advance) of popular TV show episodes.
2. The subscription packages
AMC+ offers the following three subscription plans:
A monthly plan with ads
This is billed at $4.99 per month. It includes access to content on Sundance Now, IFC Films Unlimited, AMC, Shudder, and six live TV channels.
A monthly ad-free plan
This is billed at $8.99 per month. It offers ad-free access to content on AMC+, Sundance Now, IFC Films Unlimited, Shudder, and six live TV channels.
The monthly add-free plan also includes an offline download feature, which allows you to save content on your device to watch later or while traveling.
An annual ad-free plan
The annual add-free plan is billed at $83.88 annually, which translates to $6.99 monthly. It offers ad-free streaming for content on AMC, Sundance Now, Shudder, and IFC Unlimited.
The plan also offers a download feature for later (or on-the-go) viewing.
Besides these plans, you can purchase an AMC+ subscription as an add-on on another third-party streaming or TV provider service.
Below are the available third-party subscriptions and their cost:
- Amazon Prime Video – $8.99 monthly (ad-free with either Starz or MGM+).
- Roku Channel – $8.99 per month or $83.99 annually.
- Xfinity – $8.99 per month.
- Dish – $8.99 per month.
- Apple TV – $8.99 per month.
- DIRECTV – $8.99 per month plus taxes.
- YouTube TV – $7.99 per month.
- Sling TV – $8.99 per month.
- Cox – $8.99 per month (comes with Contour TV)
- Verizon – $4.99 per month (with ads), $8.99 per month (ad-free), or $83.99 annually (ad-free)
- Spectrum – $7.99 per month per month.
Like the AMC+ website or app, most third-party services offer a 7-day free trial when purchasing the AMC Plus subscription.
3. Supported devices
AMC+ streaming service supports multiple devices and platforms, including:
- Smart TVs (Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung TV, Vizio Smart TV, Sony TV, Apple TV, and LG TV)
- Mobile devices (Android, iOS, and Fire Tablet)
- Computers (web browsers)
- PlayStation 4, 5, and Vue
- Facebook Portal
- Echo Show
- Roku
- Xfinity
- Comcast X1
If you subscribed through a third-party streaming or TV service, you can also access AMC+ on any other device supported by that service.
You may be required to activate AMC Plus based on the streaming device you’re using.
4. Available countries
AMC+ is available in several countries, including:
- The United States: On www.amcplus.com and AMC+ app, or as an add-on on third-party streaming and TV services.
- Canada: On www.amcplus.com and AMC+ app, or as an add-on on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Roku.
- Australia & New Zealand: On www.amcplus.com and AMC+ app, or as an add-on on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
- Spain: Via Orange or Vodafone subscriptions.
- India: As an add-on on Apple TV
Note: the ad-supported plan is only available in the United States. In addition, content availability might be limited for locations outside the US.
5. How to subscribe and watch
To subscribe to AMC+:
- Go to www.amcplus.com and click the Start Your Free Trial button.
- Provide your details to create a new account.
- Select your preferred plan and enter payment details to complete the subscription.
- Go back to www.amcplus.com, sign into your account, and start watching.
You can also subscribe to AMC Plus using the AMC+ app. To do this:
- Download and install the AMC+ app on your smartphone, tablet, TV, or other supported streaming device.
- Create a new account then select your preferred plan.
- Complete the payment, then go back to the app and start watching.
If subscribing through a third-party service, go to a supported service, such as Roku, and add the AMC+ add-on to your existing package.
After you are done, go to the streaming or TV service’s menu, browse for the AMC+ content, and start watching.
NOTE: You can only watch AMC Plus on the platform you used to subscribe.
For example, if you subscribed via www.amcplus.com or the AMC+ app, you can only watch on a web browser or the AMC+ app on a supported device.
You cannot use your subscription details on a third-party service like Roku, Amazon Prime, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
Likewise, if you subscribe to AMC+ on a third-party streaming or TV service, you can only watch on the specific service, not on amcplus.com, AMC+ app, or another third-party service.
The only exception to this policy is if you purchased your AMC Plus subscription through Spectrum TV. You can use your Spectrum TV details to log into the AMC+ website or app.