Great news for anyone living in the US who loves all things French: it’s now just one click away! From French-language movies and comedies to documentaries and culture, if you want to know how to watch French TV shows and films in America – France Channel TV is a new way to access everything you love about France.
Do you ever have that feeling at the end of a trip that you can’t bear to leave? Are you already planning your next French visit even at the departure lounge in the airport? Sometimes, when we go home after a great vacation, we leave our favourite country behind and it feels so far away, but thanks to France Channel TV, you can still immerse yourself in French culture as part of your everyday life. Come back from work and settle in for a classic movie, get the latest news, indulge in a cookery programme or hear the latest celebrity gossip. And as it all comes with English subtitles, you’ll understand everything you watch.
How to Watch French TV Shows and Films in America
If you’re based in the US, you can start a free 7-day trial to see if it suits you. Visit the France Channel website to explore what’s on offer and sign up for your free trial. You can then take out an annual or monthly subscription – at a seriously tempting price – and you can cancel at any time.
Once you have your account, you can stream all the content of France Channel on your computer, using Android TV, Apple TV or by downloading the ROKU application. There’s even a France Channel mobile app, available on both IOS and Android app stores, so you can watch however and wherever it suits you.
If you prefer, you can also buy a subscription directly from Amazon Prime Video Channels, Roku Channels or Xumo or Xfinity platforms. As these are operated independently to www.francechannel.tv, you need to choose which way is more convenient for you.
Movies and TV series
One way to use France Channel is simply as you’d use other movie-streaming services such as Netflix. Whether you have a soft spot for Omar Sy, Jean Dujardin or Vincent Cassel, you want to watch the back catalogue of Catherine Deneuve or Marion Cotillard, or indulge in the classics of French cinema, it’s all one click away. Using France Channel means that watching French movies in the US has never been simpler.
As well as noir thrillers, madcap comedies, timeless romances and modern action movies, you can also take your pick from an extensive library of TV series, including the highly popular soap drama Where It All Begins? the crime series Tomorrow is ours, and French detective dramas like Tandem. Make a regular date to watch each episode or throw caution to the wind and binge an entire series in a single session!
French culture
If you love France, you’re going to love how easy it is to watch a TV series in the palm of your hand or on your laptop. There are feature-length documentaries such as Secrets of History or Becoming Chanel, plus sumptuous art and travel documentaries like Beautiful Getaways and The Louvre Behind the Scenes, not to mention a whole range of inspiration for French cuisine, Parisian style and interior design.
Find out Who will become France’s next great Pastry Chef, indulge in catwalk updates, property programmes showcasing elegant apartments and châteaux, or enjoy the guilty pleasure of celebrity gossip and entertainment news – all in the name of culture, of course!
A learning tool
Another great advantage of France Channel TV is that everything comes with subtitles in English, so you never need to worry that you won’t understand. Listen to the original French, get used to the accents and the rhythms of speech, and check your understanding with the English text as you go.
There’s also a dedicated section of the service called ‘Learn French’, which includes a large selection of shows available with French subtitles. There is every type of movie you could be in the mood for, from goofy comedies to moving dramas, from high-octane action to wistful romance, as well as documentaries on everything from fashion shows to the French Revolution. You can be amused, educated and entertained all while effortlessly learning French – c’est magnifique!
Great for kids, too
If your family includes youngsters, France Channel TV is great for helping kids to learn French. There’s an extensive library of cartoons, kids’ TV programmes and family-friendly movies, so they can choose what they want to watch on the TV, tablet or other device and enjoy the show, without even realising that they’re learning French at the same time.
Snuggle up with your toddler to watch Little Brown Bear and the worldwide travels of Mouk, let older kids enjoy Zorro The Chronicles and Animalia, or gather the whole family for movies such as The War of the Buttons. Not only is this a hassle-free way to learn another language, they’ll also be picking up all the subtleties of the accent and a lot of French cultural insights along the way.
All the latest news
Whether you’re simply interested in, or have business interests in France, you can use this streaming service to keep up with the latest news. Through a partnership with France 24, France Channel includes a live news feed plus themed news programmes for different countries, special guests, debates and sports programming.
What is France Channel?
The company was launched by the Chief Commercial Officer of France Television and former top media executives from Canal+, France Television and Paramount. Since it first launched in the US in September 2021, France Channel has become the number-one international streaming platform dedicated to French Culturetainment. This means that its content is always entertaining but offers the additional dimension of being culturally informative, which is ideal for anyone who loves European vacations and especially all things French.
The service is designed around themed sections. Firstly, there are the Movies and TV Series, Premium Documentaries, and Discover France – which features travel, food and wine, fashion and beauty, history and art, music and dance. Then you have the Learn French section whose shows come with both English and French subtitles, including content for kids and Live International News, in partnership with France 24.
The channel never stands still, continuing to add new content across all categories, including music, sports programming, movies that premiered at Cannes, new TV series and additional content for kids and families.
Affordable streaming
With a low price-point of $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year, France Channel is excellent value for money. This French-language streaming service offers a broad range of content to suit all ages and interests, keeping it accessible and affordable so that everyone who loves France can enjoy it anytime, anywhere in the US.
Launch planning underway for UK and Canada
Having grown a large subscriber base and great feedback in the US, France Channel plans to roll out the service in other territories, starting with Canada and the UK. This means that even if you’re not based in the US, you won’t have to wait long to enjoy the same access to all these services, keeping France in easy reach, wherever you live.
Find out more and start watching at: francechannel.tv
