AMC Plus Australia Review: Price, features and content

Cable channel AMC has made a name for itself thanks to hit shows such as Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Walking Dead. Considering the quality, there's no wonder viewers are hungry for more.

AMC isn't available as a pay TV channel in Australia, but it licensed plenty of its original shows to other streamers over the years. Now, local fans have a more direct way of accessing AMC programming with streaming platform AMC Plus.

Here's what you need to know if you're planning to give it a go.

What is AMC Plus?

AMC Plus is a premium streaming bundle that offers content from AMC, with an emphasis on original titles.

Besides AMC shows, AMC Plus grants subscribers access to content from Shudder and Acorn TV, so you practically get 3 services in 1. Acorn TV comes with a solid selection of British television while Shudder specialises in all things horror.

AMC Plus is available as a standalone service, so you can sign up directly and start streaming your favourite shows. Alternatively, you can get it as an add-on through Apple TV Channels and Prime Video Channels.

How much is AMC Plus in Australia?

AMC Plus costs $8.99 a month. Considering that subscribing to Shudder or Acorn TV separately would cost $6.99 a month for each, getting the AMC Plus bundle is a good deal. You can also subscribe for an entire year for $89.98.

If you get AMC Plus through Prime Video Channels, you also need to pay for the Prime Video subscription, priced at $9.99 a month. That would bring your total cost to $18.98$18.98 a month.

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Regardless of whether you subscribe directly or get it as an add-on, the monthly price is the same. If you choose to get it as an add-on channel, you can only subscribe on a monthly basis.

What can I watch on AMC Plus?

As mentioned, AMC Plus gives you access to content from 3 providers.

The AMC library features dramas, comedies, thrillers, true crime and documentaries from AMC Studios and other distributors.

You can watch exclusive series such as the 2022 TV adaptation of Interview with the Vampire, anthology Tales of the Walking Dead, series True Crime Story: It Could Happen Here, animated shows Ultra City Smiths and Pantheon, Australian vampire series Firebite, comedy Brockmire or period series Dark Winds.

At the time of writing, you won't find iconic AMC titles such as The Walking Dead or Breaking Bad on AMC Plus due to local licensing deals. That means they are on other streaming services. However, you can find more recent acclaimed original programming, with new titles added regularly.

Acorn TV specialises in British television, offering a wide library of shows such as Darby and Joan, Recipes for Love and Murder, Midsomer Murders, Agatha Raisin, London Kills, Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries, Queens of Mystery and Whitstable Pearl.

Finally, Shudder is the premium destination for thrill enthusiasts, with shows and movies that all fall under the horror umbrella. Highlights include Queer for Fear, Creepshow, Slasher: Flesh and Blood, V/H/S/94 and The Boy Behind the Door.

Does AMC Plus have a free trial?

Yes. Whether you subscribe directly or through Prime Video Channels or Apple TV Channels, the service offers a free 7-day trial. That enables you to properly explore the library and sample a few offerings to figure out if the service is right for you.

You get Prime Video Channels through Prime Video , which is available for free with Amazon Prime and comes with extra perks such as free or expedited shipping, free music and reading and more. In even better news, Amazon Prime offers a 30-day free trial.

AMC Plus compatible devices and how to watch in Australia

The standalone AMC Plus service comes with decent device compatibility. It works on PC and Macs as well as iPhones, iPads, Android, Fire TV, Chromecast or Airplay and Apple TV. You can download content to watch offline.

The best thing about getting AMC Plus through Amazon Prime Channels is expanding your list of compatible devices while also getting all your entertainment via the same hub.

If you watch AMC Plus via Prime Channels, you can tune in via all devices compatible with Prime Video in Australia. You can watch on smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, Android and iOS devices, computers, set-top boxes and the like.

To start watching AMC Plus, simply head to the AMC Plus website or to your preferred channels provider – Apple or Prime Video – subscribe and enjoy.

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