Pathé Thuis

Among Dutch home-viewing services, Pathé Thuis centres on films available to watch on demand, rather than the cinema-chain experience suggested by the name. Its app gives viewers a way to browse and watch movies at home, with titles rented or purchased individually instead of being covered by one all-you-can-watch subscription. By our assessment, that model is a good fit for someone looking for a particular film without adding another ongoing subscription. The trade-off is that watching several films can mean several separate payments, and a single-title service is not a replacement for a large subscription catalogue. The app’s appeal depends on the films currently offered and the price of each one. The cost is attached to the film choice rather than bundled into unlimited viewing.