How to Watch Lifetime Movies Online for Free

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Don’t look now, but Lifetime is having a resurgence.

Yes, the television channel that was once home to cheesy Christmas movies and over-the-top shows is now delivering some seriously must-watch programming. From a Taylor Swift-inspired Christmas movie last year to a controversial Wendy Williams documentary, Lifetime has now become a destination for buzzed-about films, shows and specials that span music and pop culture interests.

We like Philo, which costs just $28/month for more than 70 live television channels, including Lifetime, AMC, BET, MTV, TLC, VH1 and more. Philo also includes access to the Lifetime Movie Network for even more content options. Test out Philo with a seven-day free trial here to stream Lifetime online for free.

We also like DirecTV, which is the most comprehensive live TV streamer on our list. DirecTV’s base entertainment package includes 90+ live TV channels, including Lifetime. You also get access to Bravo, E!, ESPN, MTV and more, plus most local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX.

How to Watch Lifetime Movies On-Demand Online

The live streaming services above will let you watch the Lifetime channel live online, but what if you wanted to find a favorite Lifetime movie to watch on-demand? Luckily, the same streaming services listed in the previous section will let you watch movies and specials on-demand on the Lifetime website.

Simply create a profile on the MyLifetime.com website and enter your cable provider details. Don’t have cable? You can enter your DirecTV and Philo details too to get access to all the content on Lifetime’s official site.

Not a Prime member? Use this generous 30-day free trial to get access to the Lifetime Movie Club in addition to all the other Prime member perks, like free shipping, Prime Day deals and more.

Select Lifetime movies are also available to rent or download through Prime Video. See full details here.