Quick Look: The Archive offers a collection of movies and TV shows that you likely won't find on other free Roku channels. You might expect a mix of current-era B-movies and straight-to-video titles, but this library isn't just the usual collection of cheesy low-budget flicks found in the department store discount bin.
Videos can be found in the following categories:
- Featured
- Watch in 4K
- Big stars, Little Movies
- Based on a True Story
- Nazi Hunters
- Cops &Criminals
- Medical Dramas
- Action & Adventure
- Docs to Discover
- Horror & Sci-Fi Favorites
- Domestic Drama
- Romance
- HERStory
- Rockin' Docs
- Classic TV
- Female Leads
- Martial Arts
- Westerns
- This Means War!
- Rockin' Docs
- LGBTQ+
- Drama
- Family
- Fantasy
Movie titles include Freeway, (1996) Basil (1998), Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Smart Story (1991), High School U.S.A. (1983), and Shattered Spirits (1986).
Clicking on a movie title will bring up a brief synopsis of the film including a release date and list of actors. The movies sampled were ad-sponsored, but only minimally. There is a disclaimer on the Roku store channel listing stating "Service May Require Additional Fees" however we did not encounter and solicitation for additional services.
-- Information is current as of March 19, 2020
Roku Channel Store Description: TheArchive is a brand-new channel dedicated to aficionados and lovers of story, craft and silver screen fun, representing rare, retro and 4K restored films and classic tv. From legends such as Boris Karloff & John Wayne, to maverick stars of today like Reese Witherspoon and Jared Leto, TheArchive has all the movies & shows you either saw, should have seen or should be checking out now!
CHANNEL STORE CATEGORY: Movies & TV
DEVELOPER: Multicom Entertainment Group, Inc
FEES: None
