- The MUBI free trial at a glance
- Who qualifies
- The notice MUBI won't send
- How to start a MUBI free trial
- The MUBI student offer
- Monthly or annual after the trial
- How to cancel MUBI
- When the plan renews
- Where you can watch MUBI
- How to get the most from a week of MUBI
- My verdict on the MUBI free trial
- Frequently asked questions
Yes, MUBI has a free trial. MUBI's terms say the trial lasts 7 days, or whatever length is shown when you sign up, and it's for new and certain former users only. Students get longer: MUBI's student offer starts with an extended 30-day free trial. Either way, the plan starts at the end of the trial unless you cancel before it finishes.
MUBI is a curated film service rather than a giant library, so a trial is a good way to see if its picks suit you. Here's how the trial works, according to MUBI's own terms and help centre.
The MUBI free trial at a glance
| Standard trial | Student trial | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 7 days, or as shown at sign-up | Extended 30-day free trial |
| Who it's for | New and certain former users | University students on any course |
| Where to start | Start Free Trial on MUBI | mubi.com/student |
| After the trial | Monthly or annual plan continues | Moves onto the student plan |
Who qualifies
MUBI's terms say free trials are for new and certain former users only, and that MUBI decides eligibility at its own discretion. The phrase certain former users matters: if you've had MUBI before, you might still be offered a trial, but there's no way to know until you try signing up.
The notice MUBI won't send
This is the line to remember. MUBI's terms say you won't receive a notice from MUBI that your free trial has ended or that the full plan has begun. Once the trial ends, the plan carries on month to month or year to year until you cancel. If you only want the trial, set your own reminder.
How to start a MUBI free trial
- Go to MUBI and choose Start Free Trial.
- Pick a plan. MUBI's terms say the trial starts when you choose a plan and finish registering.
- Add your card. MUBI says it begins the plan at the end of the trial unless you cancel first.
- Note the end date. MUBI says you can see the details of your trial in your account settings on its website.
- Cancel before the trial ends if MUBI isn't for you.
The MUBI student offer
MUBI's help centre says university students can get a much lower rate on MUBI, and the offer begins with an extended 30-day free trial before moving onto the student monthly plan. MUBI says the offer is available globally, on mubi.com/student, to all students whatever their course.
Students also get extras, according to MUBI: their own communications, a special student film collection, and possible access to events, contests and prizes.
One exclusion: MUBI says anyone who used its old free offer for film students, which ran from 2017 to 2020, can't open a new student account under the current offer.
Monthly or annual after the trial
MUBI's terms say a plan that starts with a free trial continues month to month or year to year, depending on which you chose, until you cancel. If you pick annual at sign-up, you're committing to a year once the trial ends, so choose monthly if you're not sure yet.
How to cancel MUBI
MUBI's terms say you cancel from the plan section under Settings in your MUBI account on its website. After cancelling, MUBI says you keep access until the end of the current period. If you joined through a third party, such as an app store, MUBI says you'll find the details in your account with that company, and that's where you'd cancel.
MUBI also warns members to reach account settings by going straight to the MUBI website, not through a link in an email, even if it looks official. That's sensible advice for any trial you're about to cancel.
When the plan renews
MUBI's terms say the renewal falls on the same calendar day each month or year as the day your plan began. If you started on a day that doesn't exist in a shorter month, such as the 31st, MUBI may renew on a nearby day instead, and gives the example of the 31 January becoming 28 February. The simplest way to avoid surprises is to cancel a couple of days early.
Where you can watch MUBI
MUBI's terms say it streams to computers, iOS and Android phones and tablets, internet-connected TVs, games consoles and set-top boxes. During the trial, try it on the screen you'd use most, since a film service lives or dies on how it looks on your TV.
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How to get the most from a week of MUBI
MUBI works best when you dip into what it's showing now rather than searching for a specific film. Watch two or three of its current picks in the first few days, then decide. If you want free options alongside it, my guide to where to watch free movies covers legal ones, and these Netflix alternatives compare MUBI with bigger services.
My verdict on the MUBI free trial
If you're a student, use mubi.com/student and take the 30 days. Everyone else gets 7 days, which is enough for a few films. Choose monthly, set your own reminder, because MUBI says it won't send one, and cancel before the end if it's not for you.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the MUBI free trial?
MUBI's terms say the free trial lasts 7 days, or whatever length MUBI specifies when you sign up.
Who can get a MUBI free trial?
MUBI says free trials are for new and certain former users only, and MUBI decides eligibility at its own discretion.
Is there a MUBI free trial for students?
Yes. MUBI says its student offer begins with an extended 30-day free trial, available globally on mubi.com/student.
Will MUBI remind me before my trial ends?
No. MUBI's terms say you won't receive a notice that your free trial has ended or that the full plan has begun.
What happens after the MUBI free trial?
MUBI says your monthly or annual plan begins at the end of the free trial unless you cancel before it ends, and continues until you cancel.
How do I cancel my MUBI free trial?
MUBI's terms say you cancel from the plan section under Settings in your MUBI account, and you keep access until the end of the current period.
Can I see when my MUBI trial ends?
Yes. MUBI says you can view the details of your trial in your account settings on the MUBI website.
