About BFI Player
BFI Player is the ultimate destination for independent film lovers. A streaming experience that goes beyond the mainstream.
A BFI Player subscription gives you unlimited access to our subscription films , a constantly evolving catalogue of over 500 films, from classic cinema to new releases.
You can also rent over 1500 films from our rentals catalogue, available on a pay as you go basis.
BFI Player is available to stream on your computer, mobile or tablet and on some smart TVs.
Find out more about how to watch.
How we choose our films
In Subscription, we aim to present the best in contemporary independent and classic arthouse cinema, many representing landmark moments in film.
In Rentals, we offer the broad catalogue of new releases and UK festival favourites, such as classics from the BFI London Film Festival, and BFI Flare - which also represents our diverse audiences.
From established classics to films that otherwise might be overlooked, our collection is big enough to explore but not too big to bewilder, all hand-picked with the knowledge and passion of the renowned BFI team.
What makes us unique
As a major funder of British filmmaking, we bring you the best of our BFI-backed films that champion new talent and unfamiliar stories from unfamiliar voices.
The BFI is also the home of Sight and Sound magazine, one of the most revered and longest-running film magazines in the world. You’ll find many of the critically acclaimed and must-see films featured in its Greatest Films of All Time poll, across our collections.
Many of our collections reflect the BFI’s wider cultural mission, complementing its seasonal programming of our UK venues such as BFI Southbank, film distribution and DVD and Blu-ray publishing strands.
By choosing BFI Player, you are actively contributing to preserving and promoting UK film heritage while supporting the next generation of storytellers.
Age ratings and content warnings
You must be 16 or over to create a BFI Player account.
To prevent unauthorised use of your account, we recommend you sign out of BFI Player after each use.
Our films carry the same British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) age certification and guidance you would find at a UK cinema or DVD or Blu-ray release.
If an official rating is unavailable, we’ll provide guidance and content warnings where appropriate.
If you have any concerns or questions about an age rating, guidance or content warnings, please email [email protected].