Stream independent films, documentaries and family viewing through a participating library with the official Kanopy Android app.
App information
- Developer
- Kanopy, Inc.
- Updated
- 2026-10-08
- License
- Free
- Last verified
- 2026-10-26
Library films on your Android phone
Kanopy turns a participating library card into access to a film-streaming catalogue. Instead of choosing a conventional monthly entertainment subscription, eligible members sign in through their library and browse films made available through that institution. The Android app brings this service to a phone or tablet, with an emphasis on thoughtful viewing rather than an endless advertising-supported feed.
What you can watch
The selection includes independent cinema, festival award winners, documentaries and titles from The Criterion Collection. It can be useful when you want to explore a filmmaker, find a documentary for a discussion, or discover a film outside the usual mainstream recommendations. New titles are added regularly. Kanopy Kids provides a separate selection of age-appropriate films and programmes, alongside parental controls.
Check your library access first
A library card alone does not guarantee access: your institution must participate in Kanopy. Available titles and viewing allowances depend on the library, so check its current rules before planning your watch list. The developer describes the service as free of advertising. The mobile app is part of a wider service also available on the web and supported living-room devices.
Install the official Android app
Use the Google Play link on this page and confirm that the developer is Kanopy, Inc. The October 8, 2026 store listing describes thumbnail previews while seeking through a film, a Restart button and bug fixes. Review the current device requirements and data-safety details in Google Play before installing.
Key features
Library-linked film streaming
Independent films and documentaries
Kanopy Kids and parental controls
Ad-free viewing for eligible members
What’s new
The October 8, 2026 listing mentions seek-thumbnail previews, a Restart button and bug fixes.
Installation instructions
Open Google Play using the button, check the developer Kanopy, Inc., and install. Sign in with a participating library to access its available films.