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Daboysrback's avatar
Daboysrback
Newbie
5 months ago
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Classico no longer available?

After discovering the absolutely best free movie channel yesterday I've spent the last 24 hours watching some of my favorite movies of all time.  After a brief nap I've now discovered that Roku is indicating that the channel is no longer available!  Of course I immediately rebooted Roku (same message) then tried to update Classico (no updates available)?

I failed to discover any information on Google as well on the Roku website so I attempted to remove Classico and hopefully reinstall it (but it's not even an option anymore)!

I'd gratefully appreciate any/all assistance or guidance. 

Sincerely, 

JR Regas 

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  • RokuJharra-Q's avatar
    RokuJharra-Q
    4 months ago

    Hey everyone!

    We understand that some of you are having issues with the Classico app, which is no longer available on Roku.

    If you can’t find an app in the Roku Streaming Store anymore, it might be because some streaming services have merged, or the providers just chose to pull their app from the platform. It’s a bummer for sure, but don’t stress—there are still plenty of awesome options out there to check out!

    Here are a few ways to find new apps:

    • Featured apps: Check out the featured channels on the Roku Channel Store homepage.
    • Recommended apps: Explore apps based on your viewing habits and preferences.
    • Free Movies & TV: There are some popular free apps available on Roku too.
    • Browse by Categories: Explore categories like Music & Podcasts, Food & Home, News & Weather, and more to find apps that match your interests.

    For more information, check out this link: Why is an app no longer available on my Roku streaming device?

    I hope this helps! If you have more questions, feel free to reach out anytime!

    Best,
    The Roku Community Team

40 Replies

  • Marcatron1980's avatar
    Marcatron1980
    Reel Rookie
    5 months ago

    I am having an out of body experience! I seriously have the same exact comment. Because I discovered it yesterday as well, watched movies all day and today it's gone. I did the exact same things you did in trying to get it to work... absolutely identical and in the same order! And turned up here to post an identical comment. I don't know what's stranger the app disappeared and no trace is found anywhere or having someone with the same experience 😄

    • Jenn50's avatar
      Jenn50
      Newbie
      5 months ago

      Our app was just taken off  an hr ago. We just discovered this app yesterday an watched several great movies. I am sadden that this  happened. 

      • AvsGunnar's avatar
        AvsGunnar
        Community Streaming Expert
        5 months ago

        Classico and Movieland are the same channel/app. (They both appear to have been removed).

        Movieland will often reappear, then disappear/be removed along with their backup channel. (Classico was the most recent name of their backup channel).

        While I used to watch Movieland in the earlier days of Roku, it really is a suspect channel as to its legitimacy (rights/license to stream the content) and I really don't care for how its developer keeps playing this game on the Roku platform and keeps disappointing its user base with the repeated removals.

        Roku does not definitively comment why a channel was removed and the developer of this channel (although he has a presence on Roku) does not address the removals either.

        It may again appear in the future, so enjoy it for as long as it lasts, which is getting shorter each time, and prepare for yet another removal.

         

  • Rayraynyc's avatar
    Rayraynyc
    Channel Surfer
    5 months ago

    Looks like it. Sucks. It had a lot of high quality films. You just had to page through all the campy b films and obscure horror/exploitation  stuff to find them. It had no commercials either. So perhaps they also didn't have the rights to stream these titles. Cross fingers it returns. I'd gladly endure the regular Roku ads to have free access to those titles. 

  • Scout1121's avatar
    Scout1121
    Newbie
    5 months ago

    Classico was the best app on Roku.  Just found it a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it.

  • RokuTakashi's avatar
    RokuTakashi
    Community Moderator
    5 months ago

    Hi, Daboysrback 

    Welcome to the Roku Community.

    Apps for your Roku® streaming player or Roku TV™ can be found in the Streaming Store. If an app is missing, it may no longer be available.

    Roku aims to provide a great entertainment experience, but occasionally apps may be removed due to provider decisions, mergers, or violations of our terms. We take piracy and unlawful activities seriously.

    For more details about this, you can visit this support article on Why is an app no longer available on my Roku streaming device?

    I hope this answers your concern, and let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thanks,
    The Roku Community Team. 

    • LA58's avatar
      LA58
      Newbie
      5 months ago

      Why was Classico app removed....the BEST free TV app I ever had the pleasure to view. It had movies from 60's that I have not seen since then, I'm in my 60's and this was so nice to watch these again. So sad....

  • McM8's avatar
    McM8
    Newbie
    25 days ago

    Same happened to me, started enjoying a few good movies on classico then it disappeared, however I find that on some days legend TV station offers similar movies eg Poseidon adventure