MUBI UK Membership and MUBI GO
Last updated: 2 September 2026
What this page is. A plain-English reference for MUBI UK membership, covering both tiers: MUBI on its own, and MUBI GO, which adds a cinema ticket every week. Below you will find every current UK price, what the ticket does and does not cover, and the rules that catch people out. Our referral link gives you a free month to start with. Every figure was read off MUBI's own UK memberships page and help centre on 2 September 2026.
This page contains a referral link. If you click through and sign up I may earn a referral reward at no extra cost to you. It does not affect what is written here.
What MUBI is, and what MUBI GO adds
Firstly, MUBI is a curated film streaming service rather than a catalogue you scroll. It carries arthouse, world cinema, restorations and its own releases, and it programmes them deliberately. Consequently it is a much smaller library than Netflix, and that is the point of it.
MUBI GO, meanwhile, is the same streaming service with a cinema ticket attached. Each week MUBI picks one Film of the Week showing in cinemas, and your membership covers one ticket to it. So the tier is only worth the extra if you actually live near a partner cinema and go.
MUBI UK membership prices in 2026
A MUBI UK membership comes in two tiers and two billing cycles, so there are four prices in total. Both tiers include a 7-day free trial, no ads, offline downloads on iOS and Android, and cancellation at any time.
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly | Works out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUBI, streaming only | £11.99 a month | £95.88, billed once | £7.99 a month, so a 33% saving |
| MUBI GO, streaming plus a weekly ticket | £18.99 a month | £167.88, billed once | £13.99 a month, so a 26% saving |
The annual saving is real, although it arrives as a single payment up front rather than a discount spread across the year. Meanwhile MUBI also runs a student membership, which starts with 30 days free rather than seven. Students apply on MUBI's student page, and the reduced rate is quoted there once eligibility is confirmed.
How the referral works
Usefully, MUBI runs a straightforward refer-a-friend scheme. Use the link above and you get a free month; the person who referred you gets one too. There is no code to type and no discount stacking, so it simply replaces the 7-day trial with something longer.
Afterwards the plan you chose starts billing at the standard price above. Consequently the calendar reminder is the useful bit, exactly as with any trial.
How MUBI GO actually works, and the rules that catch people out
The ticket carries real conditions, and they change how useful the tier is. All of them are set out in MUBI's own fine print article.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| One film, not any film | The ticket covers the Film of the Week only, so you never get to choose what you see. |
| One ticket per week | In the UK the seven-day window runs Friday to Thursday, so an unused week does not roll over. |
| Redeemed on the day | Tickets must be collected at the cinema on the day of the screening. Furthermore they cannot be held, reserved or booked ahead online or by phone. |
| No premium screenings | Q&As, premieres and other special or premium-priced showings are all excluded. |
| No stacking | Similarly, MUBI GO cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. |
| The cinema decides | Partner cinemas keep the right to refuse admission on their own terms, and finally the manager's decision stands. |
So the ticket behaves like a walk-up rather than a booking. Consequently a busy Friday night for a well-reviewed release is the wrong moment to try it, and a Tuesday afternoon is the right one.
Which cinemas take MUBI GO
Encouragingly, MUBI GO covers cinemas across the whole of the UK and Ireland rather than a list of cities. However, MUBI does not publish the partner list on its website. Instead the MUBI GO app shows the partner cinemas near you, and it flags the nearest one playing that week's film once you log in. MUBI's help centre says so in both of its articles on the subject, including Where is MUBI GO available.
Practically, then, the app is the only way to check before you pay. Download it, look at what is within a sensible journey, and then decide between the two tiers.
Is MUBI GO worth the extra?
In cash terms, the gap between the tiers is £7 a month, or £72 a year. A single adult cinema ticket in most UK cities costs more than £7, so one visit a month covers the difference on its own.
The maths therefore turns on the Film of the Week rather than the price. If you would happily see most of what MUBI programmes, the tier pays for itself quickly. If you only fancy one in four, the numbers get thin, and plain MUBI at £11.99 is the better buy. Similarly, if the nearest partner cinema is an hour away, the ticket is theoretical.
Who it suits. People who already go to independent cinemas, and people who want to be made to watch something they would not have picked. Because the library is curated rather than endless, it also suits anyone who has lost half an evening to a homepage. If you would rather have the same argument about listening, our page on Audible UK covers the audiobook version of this trade-off, and it is a straight catalogue rather than a curated one.
MUBI UK membership FAQs
How much does MUBI cost in the UK?
Currently MUBI is £11.99 a month or £95.88 a year, which works out at £7.99 a month. MUBI GO is £18.99 a month or £167.88 a year, which works out at £13.99. Both include a 7-day free trial.
Is there a MUBI free trial?
Yes, and it runs for seven days on either tier. Alternatively, a referral link gives you a free month instead, which is the better start if somebody can send you one.
Can I cancel MUBI at any time?
Yes. Indeed MUBI's own memberships page says you can upgrade, downgrade or cancel whenever you like. An annual membership is still paid in one go up front, though, so cancelling mid-year is not a refund.
Does MUBI GO work outside London?
Yes. Helpfully MUBI lists MUBI GO as available across the UK and Ireland rather than in named cities, unlike the United States, where it runs in twelve cities only. Check the app for your nearest partner cinema before upgrading.
Can I book a MUBI GO ticket in advance?
No. Instead tickets are redeemed in the cinema on the day of the screening, and they cannot be reserved earlier online or over the phone. So popular screenings can sell out before you arrive.
Do I have to use the ticket every week?
No, although an unused week is then gone. The offer covers one screening per seven-day window, and in the UK that window runs from Friday to Thursday.
Is a MUBI UK membership worth it if I already have Netflix?
Ultimately it depends on what you want from it. MUBI is not a replacement for a big general catalogue, since it programmes a small selection instead. If you watch films rather than television, it complements one of the big services rather than competing with it.
Is there a MUBI student discount?
Yes. Currently MUBI runs a student membership with 30 days free rather than seven, and the reduced price is shown once your student status is confirmed on MUBI's student page.
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Prices, offers and partner cinemas change. Everything here was checked on 2 September 2026, against MUBI's own UK memberships page and its help centre. MUBI serves different prices by country, so always confirm the figure shown at checkout.
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