IMDb TV started as a genuinely free, ad-supported way to watch movies and TV. A lot has changed since then, with more content and originals being added to it.
Here are quick facts you should know about the platform pricing, content, and much more.
Is IMDtv completely free?
Yes. Historically, IMDb TV has been an ad-supported service you can watch without paying a subscription. You get a library of licensed movies, TV series, and IMDb TV originals by accepting ads.
However, there are some important things you must know:
- You may need an Amazon account. Many features, such as continue watching, watchlist, and personalized recommendations, require signing in with an Amazon account, even if you don’t pay for Prime. The access will still be technically free, but it will be gated behind a free account.
- The app/brand changed. IMDb TV changed to Freevee in April 2022, and then Amazon consolidated the standalone Freevee app into Prime Video in 2024–25. This means that the free catalog is now on Prime Video’s “Watch for Free” area. The IMDb TV domain is still up and operational, and you can watch some content from there.
How does the free IMDb TV model actually work?
When you browse IMDb TV, you experience this typical AVOD flow:
- You browse or search for a title.
- If the title is part of the IMDb TV/Freevee catalog, you can play it without entering payment details. However, as we mentioned earlier, there are advertisements.
IMDb TV uses an AVOD (ad-supported video on demand) model. Advertisers pay Amazon to place commercials in streams. That revenue supports licensing deals, original production budgets, and the free distribution you enjoy.
Expect the following Ad experience:
- Ads run before and during playback, and they’re non-skippable. Amazon’s help pages make that clear.
- Ad load varies and has been trending up industry-wide. Amazon’s broader video ad minutes are now 4 to 6 minutes/hour in 2025.
- The ad density is also content and deal-dependent. But as Amazon centralizes free content into Prime, you should expect an ad pattern similar to Prime’s ad-supported tiers.
Where can you watch IMDb TV?
IMDb TV is available both as a standalone app and as a “Freeview” channel inside Prime Video. While the old app still exists on many platforms, the long-term plan is to migrate and label the free catalog inside Prime Video’s interface.
You can access content via the following platforms and gadgets:
- Prime Video app: Via the “Watch Free’ section on Web, iOS 14 and up, Android 5 and up, Fire TV, Apple TV fourth gen, smart TVs, and all consoles.
- Freevee or IMDb TV standalone app: Fire TV, Fire tablets, Roku, Apple TV, Google TV/Android TV, Samsung/LG smart TVs, Xfinity Flex/X1, and major game consoles.
TIP: You should assume Amazon wants you to find free titles inside Prime Video going forward. So, if the Freevee or IMDb TV app is unavailable or being retired in your region, look for the “Watch for Free” or “Free with ads” labels inside the Prime Video interface.
What content does IMDb TV carry?
IMDb TV contains a mix of licensed catalog titles, acquired series, and a small but visible slate of originals. Notable series and originals that made IMDb TV or Freevee a destination are:
- Jury Duty
- Bosch: Legacy
- Leverage: Redemption
- Alex Rider
- Judy Justice
- Sprung
- High School
- Pretty Hard Cases
- Backstage with Katherine Ryan
The platform also includes classic hits like The Twilight Zone and Schitt’s Creek, plus other rotating movie packages. The catalog depth has now grown as Amazon has moved it to Prime’s free sections.
And because the platform is still integrated into the IMDb brand, you also have access to current celebrity-oriented, industry-focused features. When you are browsing, you aren’t limited to shows and films; you can discover the following:
- Celebrity profiles: Each actor, director, and famous personality has a live-updated page. This includes details such as biography, trivia, quotes, photos, and career history. The pages aren’t static, as news updates and industry changes are still being added in real time.
- Curated lists and top 250: From the IMDb Top 250 Movies of All Time to editor-curated genre lists, IMDb still gives you a way to quickly see the most popular and critically loved content.
- Where to watch guidance: Each title page includes “Watch Options.” This panel displays the platforms that stream the film or series, indicating whether it is available for free, by subscription, or for rent.
- News and editorials: You also get celebrity gossip or tea, industry headlines, and original editorial content. These help keep you plugged into Hollywood and global film/TV developments.
- Trending celebs and STARmeter rankings: IMDb still calculates popularity weekly. It shows you which stars and titles are trending globally.
Is IMDb TV available globally?
Yes, you can access the site or app globally using your browser or supported app stores. Once you open it, some of its content, like news, celeb profiles, and trailers, is also accessible from anywhere in the globe.
However, for the real deal, you need to be in the US, the United Kingdom, Germany, or Austria.
Even in the mentioned regions, the availability of some titles depends on regional licensing deals and Amazon’s distribution strategy.