Brew is a streaming platform that curates international films and festival darlings, offering a rotating selection of award-winning titles from Sundance, Cannes, Venice, and more.
What is Brew?
Brew is a streaming platform that provides access to a curated library of movies, including festival favorites from Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Locarno, and other major festivals. Users can browse by genre, collection, or spotlight lists, and watch movies directly in the browser. The service is operated by Brew TV and requires a Brew+ subscription for access.
Key Features
- Curated collections — Pre-built playlists like The Spotlight, Festival Darlings, Required Viewing, and Whispers of the Heart group movies by theme, festival origin, or critical acclaim.
- Festival badges — Wreath icons indicate a film’s festival pedigree (Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Berlin, DIFF, MIFF, Locarno), helping users quickly spot award-winning and critically praised titles.
- Early Access titles — Some films like Ghich Pich (2025) are available before wide release, giving subscribers early viewing opportunities.
- Movie metadata — Each title page includes synopsis, runtime, year, starring cast, director, and genre tags (e.g., Horror, Drama, Action, History).
- Brew+ subscription — All content requires a Brew+ subscription; the platform shows a “Subscribe” button per movie and an “also available with Brew+” badge.
- International film library — Titles from Spain, Australia, India, Germany, Iran, Sweden, Hong Kong, France, Italy, and the United States, spanning decades (1925–2025).
Who is it for?
- Film buffs — Discover hidden gems and festival award-winners from Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Berlin, and other major festivals.
- Students of cinema history — Watch canonical works such as Battleship Potemkin, Metropolis, Night of the Living Dead, and Rebecca alongside modern indies.
- International movie fans — Explore dramas, comedies, and horror from Spain, India, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Hong Kong, and more.
- Curious viewers — Browse themed collections like “Haha” (underrated comedy) or “Whispers of the Heart” (romantic and emotional films) for quick discovery.
What can you do with Brew?
- Discover festival darlings — Browse the Festival Darlings collection to find award-winning shorts and features from Cannes, Sundance, Berlin, and Venice.
- Watch early access films — View upcoming releases like Ghich Pich (2025) before they reach wider distribution.
- Catch up on classic cinema — Access foundational films such as Detour (1946), Man with a Movie Camera, Scarface, and Repulsion.
- Explore curated playlists — Themed lists like “Required Viewing” (professor-picked) and “Whispers of the Heart” offer ready-made viewing paths for different moods.
Pricing
Brew requires a Brew+ subscription (paid). No free tier is mentioned on the platform.
FAQ
Is Brew free to use?
No. All movies on Brew are available only with a Brew+ subscription. The site shows a “Subscribe” button and a “Brew+” badge on every title.
What movies are on Brew?
The library includes festival darlings, international dramas, horror comedies, classic Hollywood, and indie documentaries. Examples: The Coffee Table (2024 horror), Hundreds of Beavers (2024 action), A Man Called Ove (2016 drama), and Battleship Potemkin (1925 silent film).
