Apple TV Just Added These Classic Movies to Its Catalog for Free

As initially spotted by 9to5Mac, Apple TV has expanded its catalog by introducing 19 movies that active subscribers can stream without paying an additional rental fee. The curated lineup covers a wide spectrum of eras, featuring films originating from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s across multiple genres. While not every title in the drop is an awards-season heavyweight, several of them stand as established classics in their own right, ranging from retro blockbusters like E.T. and Titanic to the critically acclaimed modern sci-fi film Arrival.

Each of these movies is completely free to stream under any standard Apple TV subscription plan, and they can be conveniently located within the platform's designated Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV section. At this moment, it remains uncertain how long these specific films will stay accessible on the platform for free, or whether Apple intends to introduce additional rotating titles to the catalog down the road.

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As 9to5Mac points out, this is not the first instance of Apple licensing films in this specific manner, though several years have passed since they last did so. Previously, Apple tended to remove these promotional offerings from the service shortly after introducing them. For anyone who misses out on the free viewing window, every single one of these titles remains readily available to rent or purchase through Apple's digital storefront, meaning you can always pay the standard rental fee if you happen to miss the temporary promotion.

Source: Lifehacker