MGM Plus Review
Is premium streaming service MGM+™ worth $5.99 a month? Read CableTV.com’s expert review, movie buffs.
Is MGM Plus good?
EPIX probably isn’t going to be your be-all-end-all TV source of entertainment. But, as a premium cable/satellite add-on channel or standalone streaming service—MGM+—it has a deep library of current and classic films that movie buffs can dive into for $5.99 a month. (EPIX is owned by MGM Studios, which lends some serious cinematic cred.)
But, if you’re looking for a steady stream of new, original series like Netflix and Hulu crank out, that’s not EPIX’s thing (yet). Its small stable of originals includes Britannia, War of the Worlds, and Condor, all of which have some critical buzz, if not widespread recognition.
MGM+ is for movie fans, straight-up. If that’s you, MGM+ is a nice addition to your app lineup for just $5.99 a month.
MGM Plus pros and cons
Pros
- Deep movie library
- Low price
- No ads
Cons
- Limited original series
- No Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
MGM Plus deals
MGM+ offers a free seven-day trial to test out the service.
MGM Plus plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Video | Streams | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM+ | $5.99/mo. | 1080p, 4K | 4 | View plan |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
While you can subscribe to cable channel MGM+ through most cable and satellite TV providers, we’re focusing on the standalone MGM+ streaming service for this review. It’s the same price and gives you access to the same on-demand movies and shows.
MGM Plus vs. the competition
| Service | Price | Editorial rating | Streams | Video | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM+ | $5.99/mo. | 4.2/5 | 4 | 1080p, 4K | View plan |
| HBO Max | $9.99–$15.99/mo. | 4.5/5 | 3 | 1080p, 4K |
View plans Read HBO Max review |
| Hulu | $6.99–$12.99/mo. | 4.4/5 | 2 | 1080p, 4K |
View plans Read Hulu review |
| Netflix | $9.99–$19.99/mo. | 4.3/5 | 1–4 | 1080p, 4K |
View plans Read Netflix review |
| Prime Video | $8.99–$14.99/mo. | 4.2/5 | 3 | 1080p, 4K |
View Plans Read Amazon Prime review |
| Peacock | Free–$9.99/mo. | 4.3/5 | 3 | 1080p, 4K |
View plans Read Peacock review |
| Disney+ | $7.99/mo. | 4.6/5 | 4 | 1080p, 4K |
View plan Read Disney+ review |
| Paramount+ | $4.99–$9.99/mo. | 4.1/5 | 3 | 1080p, 4K |
View plans Read Paramount+ review |
| Apple TV+ | $6.99/mo. | 4.2/5 | 6 | 1080p, 4K |
View plan Read Apple TV+ review |
| Discovery+ | $4.99–$6.99/mo. | 4.0/5 | 4 | 1080p, 4K |
View plans Read Discovery+ review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
MGM+ is one of the least expensive ad-free streaming services; Paramount+, Peacock, and Hulu’s cheaper plans come with unavoidable commercials. We’ve reviewed both versions of all these services, so trust us: once you go ad-free, it’s painful to go back to ad-full.
MGM Plus shows and movies
As mentioned up top, MGM+ is all about movies and just a little bit about original shows. Kind of like the early days of Apple TV+, MGM+’s originals are high-quality dramas and documentaries that would likely generate bigger buzz on a more popular service. DC Universe series Pennyworth just moved from MGM+ to HBO Max—now watch it blow up.
Movies on MGM Plus (partial list)
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Bull Durham
- Candyman
- The Craft
- Election
- Evil Dead
- Galaxy Quest
- House of Gucci
- The Hunger Games
- Licorice Pizza
- The Lost City
- No Time to Die
- A Quiet Place Part II
- Road to Perdition
- Serpico
- Shutter Island
- Skyfall
- Teen Wolf
- The Wolf of Wall Street
Shows on MGM Plus (partial list)
- Belgravia
- Berlin Station
- Billy the Kid
- Bridge and Tunnel
- Britannia
- Chapelwaite
- Condor
- Dominia
- Enslaved
- Fall River
- From
- Godfather of Harlem
- Helter Skelter: An American Myth
- Laurel Canyon
- My Life as a Rolling Stone
- NFL Icons
- Punk
- Sex Life
- Slow Burn
- War of the Worlds
MGM Plus specs and features
MGM+ offers basic functions like closed captioning and (some) offline downloads but no parental controls. Since there’s not much content of interest on MGM+ for kids besides Sonic the Hedgehog, it’s probably not a dealbreaker.
MGM Plus streams
| Plan | Simultaneous streams | Offline downloads |
|---|---|---|
| MGM+ | 4 | Yes |
MGM+ offers four simultaneous streams—one better than the competition’s average of three. It also allows for offline downloads of most of its content and will let you keep them for 30 days before auto-deletion. More streams in your home network work is nice; watching movies away from that or any other network is even nicer.
MGM Plus devices
| Device | MGM+ |
|---|---|
| Amazon Fire Cube, Stick, TV | ✔ |
| Android phones, tablets | ✔ |
| Android TV | ✔ |
| Apple TV (4th gen.) | ✔ |
| Apple TV 4K | ✔ |
| Chromecast, Chromecast with Google TV | ✔ |
| Facebook Portal | — |
| Echo Show | ✔ |
| iPhone, iPad | ✔ |
| LG TVs (select models) | ✔ |
| Nintendo Switch | — |
| NVIDIA SHIELD Pro TV | ✔ |
| PC, Mac web browsers | ✔ |
| PlayStation 4, 5 | ✔ |
| Roku Ultra, Express, Premiere, Stick, TV | ✔ |
| Samsung TVs (select models) | ✔ |
| TiVo Stream | ✔ |
| Vizio TVs (select models) | ✔ |
| Wii | — |
| Xbox One | ✔ |
| Xfinity Flex, X1 | ✔ |
Data effective as of post date.
MGM+ is easy to get on most popular streaming devices, but not on gaming consoles like Nintendo or Wii.
MGM Plus video and audio quality
Most MGM+ content streams at 1080p HD, with some shows and movies in 4K—as long as your TV, streaming device, and internet connection can handle it.
MGM+’s audio output is standard 2.0 stereo with no Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound capability, which will be a bit of a letdown for the service’s cinephile target audience.
Final take: Is MGM Plus worth it?
Hardcore movie buffs would have months of fun with MGM+ as their only streaming service, but the average viewer will be left wanting for more (namely, must-see original series). Still, for $5.99 a month, MGM+ (or the cable/satellite MGM+ premium add-on) could be an inexpensive and content-rich addition to your app lineup.
MGM Plus FAQ
Is MGM Plus free with Amazon Prime Video?
Even though Amazon owns MGM Studios and MGM+, MGM+ is not included free with Prime Video. But, you can subscribe to MGM+ as a Prime Video channel for the standard price of $5.99 a month after a seven-day free trial.
What’s the difference between the MGM+ cable channel and MGM+ streaming service?
MGM+ is a premium live add-on channel that can be subscribed to through cable and satellite services like Xfinity, DIRECTV, and YouTube TV, as well as Amazon Prime Video. MGM+ also is a standalone app that carries the same content as MGM+ on-demand.
How much is MGM Plus a month?
MGM+ costs $5.99 a month, the same as an MGM+ premium add-on through cable or satellite TV.
Methodology
Our experts employed hours of hands-on testing with MGM+, rating the streaming service on bang for your buck, reliability, and features. Then we matched up MGM+ with other on-demand streaming services head to head to give a clearer picture of its strengths and weaknesses. For more information on our methodology, check out our How We Rank page.
