Some evenings you have a particular film in mind. Other evenings you would rather see what’s on and settle in. The movie channel group on SSTV IPTV is for the second kind: dedicated film channels running one title after another, day and night, organised so you can scan them quickly.
What the movie channels cover
- Recent releases that have reached television.
- Action, thrillers and blockbusters for weekend nights.
- Comedy and romance for something lighter.
- Family films that suit an afternoon with the children.
- Classic and world cinema for viewers who like older or foreign-language titles.
Line-ups change over time, so treat this as a description of the group rather than a fixed list.
Channels or the catalogue?
Movie channels work like ordinary television: the film starts at a set time and you join it wherever it has reached. The films in the on-demand catalogue start from the beginning whenever you press play, and you can pause them. Most people use both, the channels for browsing and the catalogue for choosing.
Plan your evening with the guide
The programme guide lines up every movie channel’s schedule, so you can compare what begins at eight. TiviMate can switch channel for you when a film begins, and where a channel has catch-up you can restart a film you joined halfway.
Best picture for films
Films are where a good setup shows. Turn off motion smoothing on your television if you dislike the “soap opera” look, and match the frame rate if your device supports it. The 4K page explains the settings that matter on a large screen.
Common questions about film channels
Is there a separate film package?
No. The movie channels come with the rest of the line-up in every plan.
Can I pause a film on a movie channel?
Not as you would a downloaded file. If the channel has catch-up, you can carry on later from the guide; for complete control, play the film from the on-demand catalogue instead.
Do the movie channels have subtitles?
That varies from channel to channel. Many players let you switch subtitle and audio tracks when the stream provides them.