Film Streaming

Watch over 26,000 films on Kanopy! Explore a vast collection that includes favourites from Australia and New Zealand, classics from The Criterion Collection, and award-winning indie and world cinema from filmmakers around the globe. Enjoy unlimited, ad-free access to an outstanding selection of movies with your Newcastle Libraries membership.
 
Kanopy can be enjoyed on Apple TV, Chromecast and Airplay. Kanopy films can also be watched on any internet enabled computer. Internet Explorer version 10 or above is recommended. Kanopy is also available via downloadable app on iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as Roku streaming media players.

Each user has 10 'credits' per month. Each movie uses 1 credit. Once you press play on a film, you have 3 days to view it as many times as you like without using another play credit. The credit quota resets at the start of each calendar month. First-time users can register at Kanopy with your library membership number and a valid email address. For more information, visit Kanopy Help.

Beamafilm is your go-to streaming service for award-winning movies, documentaries, and independent films. Enjoy unlimited, ad-free access to a vast collection of outstanding titles, all available for free with your Newcastle Libraries membership. Beamafilm's curated library is designed to delight, inspire, and entertain, with new content added regularly.

To start streaming, simply register with your library card number. You can watch on your preferred device by downloading the Beamafilm app for Android or iOS. The Beamafilm TV App is also available for Android TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV. For detailed sign-up instructions visit the Beamafilm Help page.

Download the Beamafilm iOS app from the App Store.

Download the Beamafilm Android app from the Google Play Store.