How to Cancel Acorn TV (2026 Guide) — British Mystery Overload
Updated 2026-02-24 · 5 min read
Acorn TV costs $6.99/month or $69.99/year for British, Australian, and international TV shows. It's a niche streaming service owned by AMC Networks — the same company behind AMC+, Shudder, and Sundance Now. If you've exhausted the mystery catalog and need a break from British detectives, here's how to cancel.
All three serve British TV fans, and all three are owned by or connected to AMC Networks. Here's the difference:
Acorn TV ($6.99/mo) — British/Australian/international shows. Strongest in mysteries, dramas, and comedies. Smaller library but well-curated
BritBox ($8.99/mo) — BBC + ITV content. Deepest archive of classic British TV (Doctor Who, Fawlty Towers). More expensive, broader catalog
AMC+ ($8.99/mo) — Includes Acorn TV + Shudder + Sundance Now + AMC originals. Best value if you want everything, but $2/mo more than Acorn alone
💡 Smart Move: If you're paying for Acorn TV standalone, check if AMC+ ($8.99/mo) gives you better value — it includes ALL of Acorn TV's content plus Shudder horror and Sundance indie films for just $2 more.
Free International TV Alternatives
Tubi (free) — Surprisingly good selection of British shows and international dramas
Pluto TV (free) — Dedicated British TV channels with curated programming
Kanopy (free with library card) — International films and documentaries
PBS Masterpiece (free on PBS app) — Some BBC co-productions available for free
SBS On Demand (free, may need VPN) — Australian streaming with international content
The Binge-Cancel Strategy
Acorn TV adds 10-15 new titles per month. Here's the smart approach:
Cancel after your current binge is done
Wait 3-4 months for new seasons to accumulate
Resubscribe for one month, binge everything new
Cancel again
Cost: ~$21-28/year instead of $84/year
🔍 Streaming Stack Audit: Acorn + BritBox + Netflix + Hulu + Disney+ = you might be spending more on streaming than cable ever cost. Upload your bank statement to JustCancel to see the real total.