Kanopy

Stream or download more than 30,000 of the world's best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard to find titles, film festival favorites, and more!

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Kanopy FAQ
How many titles can I watch?
You can watch a maximum of 10 videos per month. You will receive 10 play credits every month. Once you press play on a video, you will automatically use one (1) play credit. 
 
What is the loan period? 
72 hours (3 days)
 
What devices can I use to watch videos?
You can watch videos on a computer, smart TV or streaming service, or mobile device. Find a Kanopy App here
 
Can I download videos? 
No. At this time, videos can only be streamed online. 
 
How can I keep track of what I have watched? 
You can track your viewing activity by visiting My Dashboard > Recently Viewed. The Recently Viewed page will list every video you have ever watched, even after the 3-day period has ended. If a video is still within the 3-day viewing period, the list will include the amount of time left on that viewing period.
 
Can I create my own video lists?
Yes! You can save titles to watch at a later date by clicking on +My List. You can access the +MyList option by either hovering over the title, or clicking on the title, either way will work. Titles are then added to your Watchlist. You can see your saved titles by clicking on your username at the top of the page. You can also create and share playlists of videos using the playlists feature.
 
Can visually impaired users access the films? 
Yes! Kanopy's website and video player are both fully compatible with all screen readers on desktop browsers, as well as with iOS and Android devices.
 
Need more help? Visit Kanopy's Help Center.