The Film Detective

The Film Detective
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaWorldwide
HeadquartersRockport, Massachusetts
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerCineverse
Key peoplePhilip Hopkins[1]
(President, Founder)
History
Launched2013; 11 years ago (2013)[2]
Links
Websitethefilmdetective.com
Availability
Streaming media
The Film Detectivethefilmdetective.tv
The Film Detective 24/7 AppiOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV
The Film Detective 24/7 Classic Film & Television ChannelSling TV, Plex, Stirr, DistroTV, Local Now, Rakuten TV, Rakuten TV, LG

The Film Detective is an American classic film restoration, distribution, and streaming company based in Rockport, Massachusetts, and is a division of the American entertainment company, Cineverse. Launched in 2013, The Film Detective offers an extensive library of over 3,000+ hours of classic films and television series, with a focus on both renowned classics and B-movies across genres including comedy, drama, film noir, horror, musical, mystery, science fiction, and silent.[3] Services offered by The Film Detective include a classic film and television app on web, iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV; a 24/7 linear channel offered across multiple leading OTT platforms including Sling TV, Plex, STIRR, DistroTV, Local Now, and Rakuten TV; and exclusive, limited-run Blu-ray and DVD releases.[3]

  1. ^ "Streaming out of Rockport: Local film company to show classic movies online". The Salem News. February 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "Iconic, Classic Films To Be Restored By The Film Detective And Distributed By Allied Vaughn". Irish Film Critic. September 3, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Bloom, David. "Cinedigm Acquires The Film Detective, Adds Two Channels, 3,000 Films And TV Series". Forbes. Retrieved February 8, 2022.