While Netflix, Disney and Amazon Prime Video are currently the largest SVOD services in the world, Hulu is one of the major players in movie streaming across the Atlantic. In its catalog, it includes content produced by many film studios and television channels.
However, outside of the United States, Hulu is virtually inaccessible. In other words, if you want to watch the latest original series like The Bold Type, Castle Rock, and Only Murders in the Building as they release and from within France, the service’s geo-blocking makes it nearly impossible.
There is still a way to enjoy it abroad, as is the case with Netflix US, HBO, BBC iPlayer.
Be careful though, this operation is against Hulu’s terms of service, as it violates the platform’s content license agreements. So proceed at your own risk, but with full knowledge of the facts.
Watch Hulu using a VPN
The easiest way to watch Hulu from abroad, and the only one we recommend, is to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service.
You are not familiar with this tool? It’s very simple, it allows you to change your IP address and browse the internet as if you were in another country. As mentioned earlier, the Hulu site is geo-blocked, so you will need to connect to a US server.
Many users also go through a VPN to protect themselves while surfing the web, a process that has many benefits.
To get the best performance at the best price, we recommend NordVPN or ExpressVPN.
There are free VPNs out there, but on the other hand, they have limits. There are often data or bandwidth caps, which you might hit quite quickly while streaming video not to mention lower speeds and limited server options.
Keep in mind that no matter which VPN you use, there is a chance that Hulu will prevent you from using it. In this case, try several different servers.
How to watch Hulu
Logically, wherever you are to watch Hulu, you will need to subscribe to the platform.
Rather affordable, in any case cheaper than Netflix, its standard plan with ads is $ 5.99 / month, while the Premium plan is $ 11.99. For new subscribers, you will be able to take advantage of a 30-day trial period.
As for the students, they can also get a subscription for $ 1.99 per month. To subscribe, you must be 18 years or older and be enrolled in university.
For $ 13.99 / month, Hulu brings you a bundle that includes ESPN + and Disney Plus, all ad-free. There’s also a bundle that includes all three of these streaming services and live TV for $ 72.99.
Unfortunately, Hulu sometimes blocks credit cards that aren’t US. Therefore, if you do not yet have an account and wish to create one, your registration attempts may be rejected.
To get around the problem, the solution would be to buy a Hulu gift card ($ 25 or $ 50) sold on the Walmart site, which will allow you to create an account without a US payment method. You will simply receive a code by email, which you can then use to create your account.
Once signed into your account, you will be able to access Hulu on a variety of devices, such as your smart TV or game console.
Will Hulu one day be officially available in Europe?
For a long time, Hulu had no plans to release in Europe or the rest of the world, but following the success of Disney + things have changed.
We find its equivalent, Star, a new section for adults that was added to Disney Plus on February 23, 2021.
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