In this guide, I will show you how to install Cinema APK on FireStick. The installation method works on all Amazon Fire TV devices, including FireStick 4K, FireStick Lite, 4K Max, All-New FireStick 4K, All-New FireStick 4K Max, and even Fire TV Cube. I have also included instructions for installing Cinema HD on Android TV, Smartphones, and PCs.
What Is Cinema HD APK?
Cinema HD is a third-party app that lets you stream on-demand content for free. The app features films, TV shows, documentaries, and content for families and kids.
The app doesn’t host any content. Instead, it scrapes streaming links from multiple sources on the internet.
Cinema HD has been around for several years. It receives regular updates, including minor and major updates.
The app is split into the following sections:
- TV Shows
- Movies
- Featured Lists
- Favorites
- History
- Calendar
- Downloads
- Settings
- Check for updates
- Member Activation
Cinema HD lets you filter content by pre-set categories: Popular, Airing Today, Latest, On TV, Top Rated, Animation, Comedy, and more. You can also use the built-in Search function to quickly find a title.
Most titles available on Cinema HD offer free streaming links. However, Cinema HD lets you connect to premium services like Real Debrid, All Debrid, or Premiumize, which offer faster load times, crisp quality, and reliability.
Cinema HD APK is a solid choice for cord-cutters who want a reliable on-demand content streaming experience. That’s why it has made our list of the best apps for Amazon FireStick and Fire TV.
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Features of Cinema HD APK
Here’s why Cinema HD receives the love from cord-cutters:
- Lightweight app – smoothly works on low-storage & performance devices.
- Simple & intuitive interface.
- Pre-set categories to filter content.
- Separate sections for movies and TV shows.
- Easily check your watching history.
- Supports premium providers like Real Debrid, Premiumize, and All Debrid.
- It contains a content calendar to stay updated with what’s coming next.
- Built-in download functionality.
- In-app update check.
- The settings section contains multiple customization options.
- Support for external players.
- Trakt support.
- Backup & restore functionality.
- VIP membership.
Is Cinema HD Safe & Legal?
Cinema HD works wonderfully to stream TV shows and movies for free. However, it’s a third-party application, so FireStickTricks.com can’t guarantee its safety status.
To play my part, I ran a virus test on Cinema HD APK using VirusTotal, a famous online security analysis platform. Turns out the file looks good to go on paper. Please check the screenshot:
There’s no proof against or with Cinema HD that it has appropriate licenses to distribute, source, or scrape TV shows and movies. That leaves us, as users, in a gray area regarding the app’s legality.
At FireStickTricks.com, we cannot confirm Cinema HD’s legality. That goes without saying: we don’t endorse piracy in any form. But if you use Cinema HD, you must not second-guess your privacy. Therefore, I recommend using ExpressVPN with Cinema HD to avoid legal trouble.
How to Install Cinema HD APK on FireStick
Unlike official apps, Cinema HD APK is unavailable on the Amazon App Store. Therefore, you must sideload it on FireStick via Downloader.
Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.
Preparing FireStick to Sideload Cinema HD APK
You can’t download and install Cinema HD APK directly via Amazon Silk Browser. Therefore, you need another app and tweak a setting to allow sideloading.
Downloader is an official app on the Amazon App Store that lets you download and install APK files on your FireStick. You can read the detailed guide on sideloading or follow these quick steps:
1. On FireStick home, click the Magnifying Glass icon, scroll down, and open Search. Next, enter Downloader in search and select it from the suggested search results. Open Downloader and click Get/Download to install it on your FireStick.
2. Click the Gear icon at the far right of your FireStick home screen. Then, open My Fire TV. Next, browse Developer options.
You will see one of the following two options depending on your FireStick device version:
- Option 1 - Install Unknown Apps: Click it and proceed to the next step to enable Downloader.
- Option 2 - Apps from Unknown Sources: Click this option and then click Turn On on the following prompt. Skip the next step.
Now, select Fire TV Stick and click it 7 times to enable Developer Options. If you’re still not sure how to do it, here’s a step-by-step guide to enable developer options.
Sideload Cinema HD APK on FireStick
The security configuration of your FireStick device has now been set up. We can now get started with the installation instructions.
1. Open the Downloader app. Please navigate to the Input field on the right and click it.
2. Enter firesticktricks.com/cinema and click GO.
Note: FireStickTricks.com is not affiliated with the Cinema HD app developers. This URL points to an external source.
3. The Downloader connecting to the server will display in the window. The next window will show it downloading the Cinema HD APK file onto your FireStick device. Leave for the download to complete.
4. The installation will initiate on its own. Click INSTALL.
5. Your FireStick will install the Cinema HD app from the downloaded APK file.
6. A notification will appear After FireStick installs the Cinema HD app. You can click OPEN and launch Cinema HD on your FireStick right from this window. However, I recommend clicking DONE.
7. By clicking DONE in the previous step, you reach the Downloader app and see the following prompt. Click on Delete.
Note: We want to delete the Cinema APK installation file from FireStick because it is useless after the app installation is complete. Erasing the file will also free up space in your FireStick’s storage.
8. Click Delete again to delete the Cinema HD APK file.
You have successfully installed Cinema HD APK on FireStick. You can now open and start using the app.
However, before you start streaming, I want to warn you that everything you stream on Cinema HD APK is visible to your ISP and Government. Streaming copyrighted content (free movies, TV shows, Sports) might get you into legal trouble.
Connecting to a VPN can easily prevent legal trouble. A VPN encrypts your streaming activities so no one will know what you are watching.
I recommend ExpressVPN because it uses military-grade technology to encrypt and protect your connection. It is also the fastest VPN, which is important for streaming.
Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it free for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV Stick and go to Find followed by Search option.
Step 3: Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.
Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.
Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.
Step 6: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.
You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.
How to Use Cinema HD APK on FireStick
New apps do not get the spot on the main screen. But you can always access them in Your Apps & Channels. You can also place a shortcut of Cinema HD on the home screen of your FireStick.
Let’s now start exploring the app. Launch Cinema HD.
Click Allow to let Cinema HD access your media library.
Click ACCEPT to close the Disclaimer window.
A Change Logs window will appear. Click OK to close it.
The following is the Cinema HD’s home screen. The app’s layout is relatively simple. You can explore more sections by selecting the Hamburger menu at the top left.
Select Movies to switch to the Films section.
Note: In addition to TV Shows and Movies, the menu has other sections like Favorites, Featured Lists, History, Calendar, Downloads, and more.
Click the small, inverted triangle next to the hamburger menu to sort the content by category or genre.
You can sort content by Popular, Now Playing, Upcoming, Top rated, Latest, Fantasy, etc.
The Search option at the far right of the screen allows you to search for a movie or TV show by keyword.
To search for video content, type the movie name, episode, director, actor, etc.
How to Integrate Real Debrid with Cinema HD
The user interface of Cinema HD is straightforward. Although the platform offers free streaming, integrating Real Debrid can improve the video quality. Moreover, Real Debrid helps you minimize buffering.
Real Debrid offers numerous premium-quality streaming links. You can subscribe to Real Debrid on its official website.
Please follow these steps to integrate Real Debrid with Cinema HD:
1. Click the Cinema HD main menu on the left. Then, scroll down and press the Settings menu under the Tools section.
2. Click Account.
3. Click the Login to Real-Debrid option in the Real Debrid section.
4. The screen will display instructions for linking your Real Debrid account with Cinema HD. Visit real-debrid.com/device via a web browser. Then, log in to Real Debrid and enter the displayed code.
5. Follow the instructions to link your Real Debrid account with Cinema HD. The details are available in the Real Debrid section’s Setting menu.
How to Connect Trakt with Cinema HD
Trakt is essential for tracking episodes, movies, and the content list. It lets you sync your library across multiple devices. Please follow these instructions to connect Trakt with Cinema HD on FireStick:
1. Go to the Account section in the Cinema HD Settings menu. Then, scroll through the list and press the Login to Trakt TV tab under the Trakt menu.
2. The onscreen instructions to connect Trakt with Cinema HD will appear. Follow the instructions to complete the process.
Start by opening https:// trakt.tv/activate in a web browser. Then, log in to Trakt TV and enter the displayed code. Complete the instructions to connect Trakt with Cinema TV.
Note: The code displayed on the Cinema HD screen will be different each time.
3. You can view all the account details for Trakt in the Trakt section. You can log out, customize sync mode, etc., via the settings. You can also toggle the Automatic sync trakt at startup and Show my trakt calendar shows only options.
Steps to Integrate External Player with Cinema HD
You can add an external player to Cinema HD. The steps are pretty simple. For a demonstration, we will integrate Cinema HD with MX Player, one of the most popular external video players for third-party apps.
1. Access the Cinema HD Settings menu and scroll to the General tab.
2. Press the Choose default player button at the top of the menu.
3. A small Choose default player menu will pop up. Scroll through the available options and press MX Player.
4. You will now view MX under the Choose default player tab.
5. Lastly, access the video content via Cinema HD and press the Play button to stream it via the MX Player.
6. And it is done. The video will start playing instantly in MX Player.
How to Install Cinema HD on Android TV
Again, Cinema HD is compatible with multiple devices. However, it is not available on the Google Play Store. So, you will need to sideload it via Downloader.
Follow these easy steps to get it done:
- Access your Android TV main menu and select Search.
- Enter Downloader in the search field and open its installation dashboard.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation.
- Launch the Settings menu and go to Apps.
- Go to Security & restrictions.
- Open Unknown Sources.
- Enable the Downloader app.
- Launch Downloader.
- Enter firesticktricks.com/cinema in the search field and download the APK file.
- Click Install when prompted.
- Wait for the process to complete.
How to Install Cinema APK on Android Smartphone
Movies and shows can also be enjoyed on Android smartphones by downloading Cinema APK via the web browser. Moreover, downloading the app on an Android smartphone is quicker and easier than getting it on streaming sticks and TVs.
Follow these steps to complete the installation.
- Start by selecting your preferred browser, such as Google Chrome.
- Go to the app settings on your smartphone.
- Select the Install Unknown Apps button (if you can’t find the exact name, look for something similar).
- Enable the browser of your choice.
- Launch the particular browser and enter firesticktricks.com/cinema in the search field.
- Please wait as the APK file begins to download.
- When done, press the Install button.
And you are all set. Having Cinema HD on your Android smartphone is a fantastic way to enjoy content on the go.
How to Install Cinema HD APK on MacBook/Windows
It may be considered impossible to download Cinema HD APK on a MacBook because Apple’s ecosystem is very closed-off. However, the reality is different.
Cinema HD can be easily downloaded on Windows PC and MacBook using an Android Emulator called BlueStacks.
Follow these steps to complete the installation.
- Open the web browser and enter https://www.bluestacks.com in the search field.
- Press the Download Bluestacks button in the middle of the screen.
- Wait for the download to complete.
- Next, install the app using onscreen instructions on your MacBook or Windows.
- Go to firesticktricks.com/cinema to download the Cinema HD APK file. Please note the location of the file on your device.
- Launch Bluestacks and drag and drop the APK file on there.
How to Update Cinema HD APK
Updating Cinema HD is not complex. The process is similar to the Cinema HD installation steps described above. You can use the Downloader app to access firesticktricks.com/cinema and install the latest version of the application.
Here are the quick steps:
- Never uninstall the old version of Cinema HD before updating it. You will lose all your app data.
- Start by following the above Cinema HD installation guide using the new APK link.
- When done, the app will install, and all your saved settings or watch history will not be removed.
FAQs
Is Cinema APK Legal & Safe?
Cinema APK is a third-party app that allows you to watch free movies and shows. The app is unavailable on official stores and must be sideloaded. Therefore, we cannot verify its legality. It is best to watch only the content in the public domain when using such apps.
Is Cinema APK the best app for free movies?
Cinema APK provides a great collection of movies, and new content is also added regularly. Moreover, the app fetches many good-quality streaming links from various sources worldwide. Therefore, even if Cinema APK may not be the best app for movies, it is undoubtedly one of the best. You can also take a look at the popular Cinema APK alternatives.
How do you download movies from Cinema APK?
You can download movies from Cinema APK by clicking the Download button, that appears when you click the movie icon. However, downloading movies or shows on low-storage devices like FireStick is not recommended. It may cause storage and buffering issues.
How to fix buffering on Cinema APK?
There are a couple of ways to fix Cinema APK buffering. First, try deleting the app data or cache from FireStick Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > Cinema APK.
You may also try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. One great way to prevent buffering is using the Real Debrid premium link generator. Real Debrid gives you high-quality links from fast servers and mitigates buffering.
Also, I have a great resource outlining all the possible reasons and solutions for buffering on Firestick.
Is Cinema HD still working?
Yes, Cinema HD is still working and is now getting regular updates.
Wrapping Up
This guide outlines the steps to install Cinema HD APK on FireStick. This app allows you to watch hundreds of movies and series. It is a content aggregator that fetches free streaming links from external sources. It also supports Real Debrid, which fetches premium and higher-quality video streams.
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Tony Cheetham-Hudson says
I have reinstalled cinema several times and being hard of hearing I must use subtitles and haven’t been able to for many months, Is it always going to be so?
Max says
Hi Tony, subtitles are usually available for most movies and episodes. However, since you are constantly not able to get subtitles, you may try one of the other apps for FireStick.
Renae says
Why when I click on a movie of my choice, instead something else plays ex: I want to watch Movie A but Movie B I did not click on plays. Please help.
Max says
Hi Renae. I just checked and it is working for me. You may have run into a temporary issue, please try again.
Dawn says
id like to know how hypothetically to sideload apps like hbo max
Max says
Hi Dawn, here is our guide on how to sideload apps using the Downloader App.
Tracy says
Hi. How do I install Cinema HD on my Android tablet?
Max says
Hi Tracy. Simply type in the URL in your Android search engine and the download will begin. Here is the URL: https://www.firesticktricks.com/cinema
Arturo says
App doesn’t work.
I followed all the instructions and the app installed successfully. I was able to open the app and lock around the menu and shows. However, as soon as I click play on whichever show or movie I want to watch, it takes me to a dark screen and I wait like 30 seconds and the app crashes instantly. I tried it with multiple different movies and shows and it’s always the same outcome.
Max says
Hi Arturo, it seems there was a temporary issue with the app. It works fine now. Please try again.