Kanopy

About Kanopy: A World of Streaming Without Boundaries

Kanopy is not just another streaming platform—it's a vibrant gateway to a universe of knowledge, culture, and entertainment. With a mission to empower curious minds, Kanopy offers a handpicked collection of award-winning films, groundbreaking documentaries, and thought-provoking series from around the globe. Whether you’re a lifelong learner, a film enthusiast, an educator, or a parent, Kanopy is designed to spark your imagination and expand your horizons.

Unlike mainstream streaming services, Kanopy partners with public libraries and universities to provide free access to high-quality content. This means you can enjoy thousands of titles—without ads and without paying a subscription—simply by logging in with your library card or university credentials.

Our ever-growing catalog features everything from classic cinema and indie gems to children’s programming and educational videos. We believe in the power of stories to inspire, educate, and connect people of all ages and backgrounds.

Why Choose Kanopy?

• Curated Excellence: Only the most meaningful, acclaimed, and relevant films and series make it to our platform.
• Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy uninterrupted viewing, always.
• Learn While You Watch: From social issues to science, history to art—Kanopy’s content is as educational as it is entertaining.
• Family Friendly: Kanopy Kids offers a safe, colorful, and enriching space for children to explore stories and ideas.
• Accessible for All: If you have a library card, you have Kanopy!
• Global Perspectives: Discover films and documentaries from every continent, in dozens of languages.

Kanopy’s Colorful Categories

Dive into a spectrum of genres and topics, including:

• Documentaries – Explore the real world, from nature to politics, science to social justice.
• Indie & Arthouse – Celebrate creative voices and cinematic innovation.
• Classic Cinema – Relive timeless masterpieces from the golden age of film.
• World Cinema – Travel the globe through stories from every culture.
• Kanopy Kids – Safe, educational, and fun content for children.
• Instructional & Academic – Learn new skills, languages, and subjects.
• Short Films – Bite-sized brilliance for when you want inspiration in minutes.

How Kanopy Works

1. Check if your public library or academic institution partners with Kanopy.
2. Sign up using your library card or university email.
3. Browse thousands of titles—no ads, no fees, no hassle.
4. Stream instantly on your favorite device: web, mobile, smart TV, or tablet.

Kanopy is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our platform features closed captions, audio descriptions, and multilingual support to ensure everyone can enjoy our content.

Discover, Learn, and Grow with Kanopy

Whether you’re searching for a powerful documentary, a classic film, or a fun show for your kids, Kanopy brings a rainbow of stories and ideas to your screen. Join millions of viewers around the world who choose Kanopy for its unique blend of entertainment and education.

Let Kanopy color your world—one film at a time!