videoland.com
Recently, I came across a streaming site that is so good, it easily ranks as one of the best movie streaming sites of all time. This site is Video Land, and it has been around for over a decade now. In fact, it is renowned for its high-quality content, and in particular for its Dutch content. Based on my experience, there are only two other legitimate contenders for this spot - Netflix and Video Land.
One of the most popular streaming sites in the universe is based on a user-friendly site design and interface, hundreds of the best movies and series, HD streaming, and fair subscription fees. This makes it one of the best choices for those looking for a great movie or tv show to watch.
Video Land's selection of top shows and movies is unparalleled by any streaming service. Although it varies occasionally, generally speaking, you could subscribe to Video Land any month of any year and find hundreds upon hundreds of binge worthy shows and critically acclaimed popular movies.
Not only does Video Land have plenty of international shows and movies to choose from, but they also have 700+ Dutch-made movies and series. It would not be difficult to argue that Video Land is the best movie streaming site in the Netherlands - quite possibly one of the best movie streaming sites in the whole world.
Video Land has been in the movie business for nearly four decades now. They have an OTT streaming service that is merely their latest step towards pivoting to a more modern business model. Let's take a look at where Video Land came from before we figure out whether it is, indeed, the best movie streaming site in the Netherlands.
History
Nico Broerson and Gerard Van Stijn opened the first Video Land video rental store in 1984. The multinational conglomerate Philips took over as the official owner of Video Land between 1992 and 1996. After that, Philips proved to be a pretty competent leader because in 2004, Video Land opened its 200th store.
As Blockbuster learned the hard way in the United States, streaming services threatened to put an end to the entire video rental store industry (at least the brick-and-mortar model) by the end of the first decade of the 21st century. Video Land was not immune to this pressure either. In fact, it got so bad that their parent company, Entertainment Retail Group, filed for bankruptcy in 2010. Moving Pictures Holding went on to purchase the Video Land business model and franchise, which is when the pivot to streaming began for the brand.
Video Land's on demand streaming service has been available since 2010. It was promising, too, from the start. So much so that RTL Nederland acquired a 65% stake in the company in 2013. Since 2015, RTL Nederland has been the full owners of Video Land, and they have abandoned the brick & mortar model entirely. Not a single Video Land location remains open today.
Video Land has been producing their own original content since 2015. Today, some of the best Dutch movies and TV series owe their success to Video Land's penchant for quality. Video Land may no longer exist in the physical world, but it is on top of the world in the digital space.
Design
Video Land is one of the best movie streaming sites on the market today. It has an intuitive, sharp-looking, and dynamic interface that will be second nature to anybody who has used Netflix or Hulu before.
to find the perfect movie or series for your mood.
The large banner with featured or promoted series and movie posters will greet you, and below it is a menu of genres that you can filter with a single click. Choose from action, animation, documentary, fantasy, horror, family, etc. to find the perfect movie or series for your mood.
As you scroll down the list of menu rows, you can see a descending list of menu items. Each menu item includes a description and a link to watch the content again or browse more detailed information about the content. The differentiating factor for Video Land is that there is also a dashboard on the right-hand side of the page. This allows you to browse content more generally by content type (series, movies, kids, etc.), access your downloads, and search for content.
The easy-to-use design and modern style of this site make it a top contender for Dutch movie streaming sites. If you want to be the best, your site should look like this.
Content and Features
Video Land is a movie streaming site that ensures that its members receive high quality films and TV series. The site offers a great mix of international and Dutch titles, as well as some of the biggest hits.
As of this review, there are 728 Dutch movies and shows available on Video Land. With new movies and series being added to the platform on a regular basis, this number is expected to increase. Of these 700+ Dutch movies and series, users will find plenty of their favorite movies and shows, as well as a great selection of Video Land originals.
Video Land offers 697 international movies and series for streaming, many of which are in-demand American and British vehicles that are not found on most other Dutch movie streaming sites. In addition, 281 international TV series are available for streaming on Video Land. This makes it the best movie streaming site in the Netherlands.
Some additional features of note: Video Land allows members to stream on up to 4 screens at the same time, and you can download titles and stream offline. Video Land is easily one of the best deals in the world of streaming subscriptions.
Mobile and Desktop Experience
If you are a mobile streamer, there are some things you should know. The good news is that Android users will have no problem using the beautiful and intuitive app that is available on the Google Play Store. However, as for iOS users, I was unable to find a Video Land app on the Apple App Store. Hopefully this gets addressed soon.
Video Land can be accessed on various devices, but it has a few limitations in terms of compatibility. It can be viewed on Chrome Cast, Apple TV, Ziggo Box, and PlayStation. However, the site's one major flaw is its lack of compatibility with many devices.
Pricings and Plans
The service offers three subscription tiers: the Base, Plus, and Premium memberships. Prices and perks are as follows:
The Base membership costs $5 per month, and includes ad-free viewing. The Plus membership costs $10 per month, and includes access to exclusive content not available to the Base membership. The Premium membership costs $15 per month, and includes access to all exclusive content not available to the Plus or Basic memberships.
Base (? 4.99/month): If you want to use more than 1 screen at a time, you need to download the app and use it on an available device.
Get a 2-screen subscription to Netflix at an introductory price of only 7.99/month. This offer includes downloading on all compatible devices, so you can watch your favorite shows no matter where you are.
This premium plan includes 4 screens, downloads on all devices, and a monthly fee of ?9.99.
At Video Land, we understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a variety of packages to fit your budget. And to sweeten the pot, each comes with a 14-day free trial so you can try before you buy!