TV and Movie Subscription Services with Free Trials
Life and the way we socialize has changed quite in bit this month. We are being careful, staying in, and skipping elements of our usual routine. Here are some online resources to help keep you entertained.
Amazon Prime Video
Since December 2016, Amazon has been offering people in Canada “Amazon Originals, popular movies, TV shows, sports, and live events- it’s all included with Prime. Members can watch even more by subscribing to premium and specialty channels. No cable required.” A Prime account also includes free shipping on Amazon products.
Quebec residents: First 2 months for $7.99 (then $7.99 per month)
Netflix
Launched January here in 2016, if you haven’t yet jumped on the Netflix bandwagon, Netflix offers a generous trial period to new users. Add your preferences for customized suggestions to stream movies and TV
Free 30 day trial, then monthly plans from $9.99 per month
CraveTV
If you subscribe to a TV cable package, you may be able to get a free or reduced rate on Crave. Since 2014, Crave has heavily featured Canadian content, with both English and French programming
Free 7 day trial (then $9.99 per month)
Disney Plus
Launched November 2019, Disney Plus offers “The best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. From new releases, to your favourite classics and exclusive Originals, there’s always something new to discover.”
Free 7 day trial (then $8.99 per month / $89.99 for a year)