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When it comes to cashless payments, prepaid debit cards might not be the biggest standout—that would be credit cards and digital payment services like PayPal—but it does trump other options when it comes to access and convenience. You don't have to tie a prepaid card to an existing bank account, nor do you have to settle a stacked bill by the end of the month. Plus, prepaid cards make for thoughtful and useful gifts. 

The good news for cord-cutters is that many streaming services allow subscriptions and transactions made via prepaid cards. This includes major streaming platforms like Netflix, live TV streamers like Philo, and video rental services like Vidgo. But sadly, it excludes other favorites like Amazon Prime, The Criterion Channel, and Funimation.

Below, we round up all the best streaming services that accept prepaid cards. 

For years, PayPal has been the go-to choice for payments made online. Extra fees notwithstanding, it's a seamless and safe option if credit card payment just isn't for you. Though PayPal still has ways to go in terms of extent and coverage (a number of retail stores still prefer the ol' cash and card), cord-cutters will be happy to know that this method of payment is accepted by many streaming services.

The list includes major streamers like Netflix, Hulu, and even Apple TV+ despite the latter having its own payment service, Apple Pay. But big names like Amazon Prime and Criterion Channel, unfortunately, have yet to allow PayPal when signing up for their services. Check out the full list of streaming services that accept PayPal below. 

Samsung TVs already come with plenty of streaming services like Netflix and Plex pre-installed, but if you can't find what you're looking for, you can easily download your service of choice via Samsung's in-house App store. This ease of access coupled with Samsung TV's signature sleekness and affordability are what make it a top choice among cord-cutters. 

Another favorite among cord-cutters is Philo, an affordable streaming service that offers 60+ live TV channels and on-demand content. Starting at $25/month, you can watch movies and TV shows from crowd-favorite channels like AMC, Paramount Network, Discovery Channel, and Hallmark, and use the service simultaneously on up to 3 devices. 

Live TV streaming services pride themselves on their wealth of content; on top of on-demand and even original titles, they allow access to multiple channels. But by virtue of being live, these channels are even harder to moderate if you're a parent with kids using the service. Thankfully, for the most part, parental controls on these platforms are available, and they offer a layer of protection against inappropriate content children might encounter if left unmoderated. 

With these controls, you can create dedicated kids' profiles, adjust maturity settings, and set passwords, among others. You can rest easy knowing that your young ones can access their favorite shows without going off-limits, so if you're looking for the best live TV services with parental controls, check out our curated list below.

Every now and then, a movie will come up with such incredible feats and unimaginable plot twists, you’ll swear it couldn’t be more unrealistic. Only in the movies, you think, can two murderers be spared for their vaudeville act or a person’s memory be reset each day. But just before the credits roll, a notice flashes onscreen: the events you just saw, outrageous as they may seem, were based on a true story. 

Sometimes, the announcement doesn’t even make it in the film and you find out, mouth agape, after the fact. Other times, you come in knowing that this is all true—it's a biopic after all, or a docudrama—but you leave in fervent disbelief that any of this transpired in real life. Whatever the case may be, it’s undeniable that it takes a special kind of skill to make a movie out of actual events. So below, we’ve gathered the best movies you can watch right now that have their roots in reality.  

Thanks to its ubiquity and constantly updated UI, Apple's iPhone is just as much an able streaming device as any smart TV is. Whether you're on the go or on your bed, you've likely used your phone on more than one occasion to watch your favorite show, and that's exactly by design. You'll find most if not all streaming apps available on the App Store. 

Philo, meanwhile, is a streaming service that offers both live and on-demand TV options. Though it may not have much in the sports and news departments, it is the perfect choice for lifestyle and entertainment aficionados since the streamer airs live from channels like HGTV, MTV, and TLC. This is on top of its on-demand channels, a roster that includes the likes of BBC, Nickelodeon, Discovery, AMC, and Paramount. Starting at $25/month, you can stream Philo simultaneously on 3 devices and create up to 10 individual profiles. 

Gifting a subscription to one of the countless streaming services out there seems like the perfect idea—it’s cheap, convenient, and useful—that is until you realize there are many things to consider, not least of which is if the streamer actually offers gift options. 

To that end, we’ve rounded up the best streaming services that can be gifted—every name you see here has a gift package you can present to your loved ones in one form or the other. Some subscriptions can be purchased online (Netflix), but others are exclusively available on-ground (Hulu). Some gift cards start at $25, while others can go as big as $200. Some can even be used as part of a bundle, as is the case with the Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ trinity, while even others you can use in multiple ways, which Amazon Prime has always been about. 

Whatever your needs are, you’ll likely find what you’re looking for in our comprehensive list below.  

The horror genre can be notoriously divisive, with cult favorites derided by critics and critical darlings called out as pretentious by the genre's fans. At agoodmovietowatch, our job is to bridge that gap—recommending you a healthy dose of scary movies that offer more than your standard blood and gore and jump scares, but that still scratch your itch to see something creepy and messed up. Here we've prepared a list of horror films we still think are underseen by most people, but whose quality we'd cross our hearts and hope to die for.

Music and movies have been inseparable since the first films started being presented to audiences with live musicians. And over time, the musical film, the concert film, and the music documentary have all become their own traditions within cinema. There's something special about the thrill of a musical performance captured through the camera lens and editing that only movies can offer. Here at agoodmovietowatch, we've curated a list of highly recommended music films that still might have flown under the radar for either the casual viewer or the casual listener.

As more and more kids grow up with the internet, it's become harder for parents to regulate what their kids watch and do online. Fortunately, major streaming platforms and devices have integrated parental control options so children can avoid stumbling across mature and inappropriate content while navigating the internet. 

Setting up the parental controls varies for each service, but most of the process involves creating a children's profile on your account, locking inappropriate channels with a password, and for some, monitoring shows viewed on the account. Check out our curated list of the best streaming services with parental control features below. 

As nice as it is to remember adolescence in all its fresh and pink-hued glory, we all know the so-called wonder years of our youth weren't really all that wonderful. Puberty was awkward, fitting in painful, and rude awakenings unavoidable—a punch in the face wherever you looked. 

The best coming-of-age stories capture that bizarre mix of awestruck and angst. And we can look to films for that—they are in themselves fascinating portraits of youth—but there’s something special about a TV series dedicating its entire, episodic run to exploring this specific time in our lives. The characters start to feel like friends; their aches relatable and their growth a cause for joy. So below, we round up the very best shows to do just that. Some are funny, some are grim, but all offer that unique company only a fellow kid going through it can give. 

Roku media devices allow viewers to watch their favorite TV shows and movies from almost any streaming service. Many come pre-installed as apps (a Roku stick even has dedicated buttons for Netflix and Apple TV+) while others can be downloaded on the home display.  

Philo is an affordable streaming service with 60+ channels of live TV and on-demand content. At only $25 a month, you get channels like AMC, Paramount Network, Hallmark, Nickelodeon, and MTV, plus simultaneous streams on 3 devices, DVR storage, and the option to make up to 10 individual profiles in one account. 

Vizio Smart TVs released from 2016 onwards feature pre-installed apps on their home screens, many of which are streaming apps. This ranges from on-demand providers like Netflix and Amazon Prime to live TV platforms like Sling TV and Vizio's homegrown streamer, WatchFree+. 

Hulu with Live TV is a streaming platform that offers both on-demand and live content from its lineup of 70+ channels. A subscription includes access to local and national news, premium cable channels, and even free access to Disney+ and ESPN+. 

With more than 200 million units sold, Samsung TV is one of the most common streaming devices in use today. This makes sense given its sleek yet affordable appeal, but a Samsung TV also performs well where it really counts: streamability. The device already comes with many apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime pre-installed, while other streamers like Philo and Sling TV are easily downloadable from the home screen. 

Hulu with Live TV is one such streamer, and it's the perfect choice for those seeking to bundle up all their viewing needs, be it on-demand or live, in one neat place. A subscription includes access to news channels like CNN, sports channels like ESPN, and of course, premium cable channels like AMC and Disney.