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How to Watch the Rotten Tomatoes Channel on Roku

Last updated May 21, 2024
Written by:
Novak Bozovic
Novak Bozovic
Senior VPN Editor

We’re sure you’ve turned to Rotten Tomatoes many times in the past, especially when it came to finding high-quality movies and TV shows. Considering that you can now also watch its free linear TV streaming channel, you have another way to stay on top of the latest news. So, let’s talk about how to watch the Rotten Tomatoes channel on Roku. 

Keep in mind that the Rotten Tomatoes channel is just that – a standalone channel that exists within The Roku Channel (it doesn't have its dedicated channel/app on Roku's Channel Store). Also, it will soon be available on Peacock, XUMO TV, and other platforms, most probably following the same philosophy of being an addition to their lineup of channels and free content. 

How to Watch the Rotten Tomatoes Channel on a Roku Device

If you have a Roku media streaming device, you first need access to The Roku Channel to be able to access Rotten Tomatoes. So, here’s exactly what you need to do. 

How to Watch the Rotten Tomatoes Channel on Roku’s Mobile App

Next, there's another way to watch the newly released channel – if you use Roku's mobile app. Using this method, you can stream The Rotten Tomatoes channel on your smartphone or tablet and even cast it to other devices (like your smart TV). So, do the following: 

How to Watch the Rotten Tomatoes Channel on Roku’s Website

And finally, keep in mind that The Roku Channel is available online as well. You don’t even need to have a Roku account to access it. So, that makes the Rotten Tomatoes channel available for everyone. Here’s how to watch it via Roku’s website. 

The Roku Channel Online Interface
Using The Roku Channel Search to Look Up Rotten Tomatoes Channel
Navigating to Rotten Tomatoes Channel on Roku Channel Store
Watching Rotten Tomatoes Channel on Roku

If you use a capable VPN, such as ExpressVPN, you can use this method to watch the Rotten Tomatoes channel from anywhere in the world (since The Roku Channel doesn’t force you to register). If you’re willing to give it a go, here’s how to get started with ExpressVPN. 

So, those would be the three ways to watch the Rotten Tomatoes channel on your Roku. In case you have any questions or doubts, let us know via the comments section below. And lastly, thanks for reading!



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