MGM Plus Review

Is MGM Plus good?

MGM+ (formerly EPIX) probably isn’t going to be your be-all-end-all TV source of entertainment. But, as a streaming service or premium add-on channel, it has a deep library of current and classic films that movie buffs can dive into for $6.99 a month. (Amazon MGM Studios owns MGM+, which lends some serious cinematic cred.)

If you’re looking for a steady stream of new, original series like Netflix and Hulu crank out, that’s not MGM+’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 $6.99 a month.

MGM Plus pros and cons

• Deep movie library
• Low price
• No ads

• Limited original series
• No Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound

Jump to:

• Deals
• Plans and prices
• Competition
• Specs and features

MGM Plus deals

MGM+ offers a free seven-day trial to test out the service.

MGM Plus plans and prices

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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

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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. Case in point: DC Universe series Pennyworth got a boost in viewership after moving from MGM+ to Max for its third season.

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 on MGM+ for kids besides some things from the Nickelodeon Movies library, it’s probably not a dealbreaker.

MGM Plus streams

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

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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—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 $6.99 a month, MGM+ (or the cable/satellite MGM+ premium add-on) could be an inexpensive and content-rich addition to your app lineup.

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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.