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How to cancel lifetime movie club and stop unwanted charges

What lifetime movie club is and why cancellation matters

Lifetime Movie Club is a streaming subscription service operated by A&E Networks that delivers commercial-free movies, themed collections, and regularly updated content to subscribers across the United States. The service offers flexibility through monthly ($4.99) and annual ($49.99) billing cycles, plus a bundled option combining multiple A&E streaming properties for $9.99 per month. Like most streaming platforms, your subscription auto-renews unless you actively cancel, which means charges continue rolling in month after month until you take action.

The core issue many Lifetime Movie Club subscribers face is that cancellation attempts often fail silently or feel unclear-you think you've cancelled, but the charges keep appearing on your credit card or bank statement. This guide from Stopee walks you through the exact steps to cancel, what to do if billing continues, and your legal protections if Lifetime refuses to stop charging you.

Why subscribers typically cancel

Customer feedback across review platforms reveals a consistent pattern: people cancel Lifetime Movie Club for one of three reasons. First, the content library feels limited compared to what they expected for the monthly cost. Second, they signed up for a free trial and forgot to cancel before being charged. Third, they're consolidating streaming services and need to cut spending. Whatever your reason, Stopee is here to ensure you cancel without friction or surprise charges.

The subscription auto-renewal trap

Lifetime Movie Club auto-renews on your billing date by default. This means if you subscribed on the 15th of the month, you'll be charged automatically every 15th unless you cancel before that date arrives. Many customers miss this timing window and then spend weeks trying to get a refund. The sooner you cancel, the sooner you can avoid your next billing cycle.

Pricing and billing plans for lifetime movie club

Understanding your exact plan and billing date is essential before you cancel, because your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, not immediately.

Where your subscription status lives

Your Lifetime Movie Club account is managed through the official Lifetime Movie Club website at lifetimemovieclub.com. If you subscribed through a third-party app store (like Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon), your billing is technically handled by that platform, not directly by Lifetime-which means your cancellation instructions will differ slightly. Stopee recommends checking your most recent email receipt or credit card statement to identify exactly where you signed up, because this determines your cancellation method.

How to cancel lifetime movie club on the official website

This is the primary cancellation method if you signed up directly through lifetimemovieclub.com and have a registered account.

1. Visit lifetimemovieclub.com and sign in to your account using your email and password.
   • If you've forgotten your password, click "Forgot Password" and follow the reset email sent to your registered email address.
2. Navigate to "My Account" or "Account Settings" (usually found in a menu at the top right of the page or in a user profile dropdown).
   • Look for a section labeled "Subscription," "Billing," or "My Subscription."
3. Select "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" and then choose the cancellation option.
   • You may see a retention offer (a discount or free month). Decline this if you're certain you want to cancel.
   • Pro tip: Screenshot the cancellation screen for your records in case you need to dispute a charge later.
4. Confirm your cancellation by clicking the final "Confirm Cancellation" or "Yes, Cancel" button.
   • The system should display a confirmation message on screen immediately.
5. Check your email inbox (including spam and promotions folders) for a cancellation confirmation email from Lifetime Movie Club.
   • Warning: If you don't receive this email within 24 hours, your cancellation may not have processed. Move to the "If billing continues after cancellation" section below.

Important timing note about when cancellation takes effect

Your Lifetime Movie Club subscription cancels at the end of your current billing period, not immediately. For example, if you're billed on the 20th of each month and you cancel on the 10th, your service continues until the 20th, then stops. You lose access on day 21. You will not be charged again after that final billing date. Stopee emphasizes this because many customers believe cancellation is instant and panic when they still see access the next day.

Cancelling a lifetime movie club subscription purchased through a third-party app store

If you signed up via Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore, or another platform, your subscription is tied to that platform's account, and you must cancel through that platform-not through the Lifetime website.

Cancelling on apple app store (iPhone, iPad, mac)

1. Open the Apple App Store app and tap the profile icon in the top right corner.
2. Select "Subscriptions."
3. Find and tap "Lifetime Movie Club."
4. Tap "Cancel Subscription" and confirm the cancellation.
   • Apple displays your refund eligibility (usually none for ongoing subscriptions, but possible if cancelled within 14 days of signup).
5. Check your Apple account email for confirmation within a few minutes.

Cancelling on google play store (Android)

1. Open the Google Play Store app and tap your profile icon (top right).
2. Tap "Manage subscriptions."
3. Select "Lifetime Movie Club."
4. Tap "Cancel subscription" and confirm.
   • Google Play also displays refund eligibility based on your subscription length.
5. Confirmation appears in your Gmail account associated with your Google Play profile.

Cancelling through amazon prime video channels

If you added Lifetime Movie Club as a Prime Video Channel through your Amazon account, follow these steps instead.

1. Go to amazon.com and sign in to your account.
2. Navigate to "Your Account" and select "Prime Video" or "Video Library and Purchases."
3. Find "Manage Your Prime Video Channels" or similar option.
4. Locate Lifetime Movie Club in your active channels list and select "Cancel Channel."
5. Confirm the cancellation and expect confirmation within 24 hours.

What happens immediately after you cancel

Cancellation creates a confusing limbo for many subscribers, so understanding the next steps reduces stress and prevents you from thinking something went wrong.

Access and billing during your final period

You retain full access to Lifetime Movie Club content until the end of your current billing period. If you cancel on day 10 of a 30-day cycle, you can still watch movies until day 30. Your final charge has already been applied (or will be applied on your normal billing date), and no charge occurs after that date. Stopee emphasizes this because many cancelled subscribers check their account the next morning and panic, seeing they still have access.

Confirmation email and account status

Lifetime Movie Club sends a cancellation confirmation email to the address associated with your account. This email is your proof of cancellation and should state the exact date your service ends. If you don't receive this email within 24 hours, contact Lifetime Movie Club support immediately using the information in the "Contact information" section below. Save this email and any screenshots you took during cancellation for at least 6 months, as they protect you if a dispute arises.

What to do if lifetime movie club continues charging after cancellation

This is the most common complaint Stopee receives from Lifetime subscribers, and it happens more often than it should.

First steps if you're still being billed

1. Log back into your Lifetime Movie Club account and verify your subscription status shows "Cancelled" or "Inactive."
   • If it still shows "Active," your original cancellation did not process. Return to the cancellation steps above and try again.
2. Check the date on your cancellation confirmation email and confirm that any new charges occurred after that date.
   • If the new charge is within 1-2 days of your cancellation date, it may be the final scheduled charge before cancellation took effect (timing varies by platform).
3. Contact your bank or credit card issuer and review the transaction details, merchant name, and exact charge date.
   • Ask if the charge came from "Lifetime Movie Club," "A&E Networks," or another merchant name.

Contact lifetime movie club support with evidence

If you've confirmed that a charge occurred after your cancellation date, contact Lifetime Movie Club customer support with your cancellation confirmation email and a screenshot of the unwanted charge.

1. Visit support.lifetimemovieclub.com/hc/en-us/ and search "Cancel subscription" or "Billing after cancellation" to see if a self-service solution exists.
2. Use the contact form or email support to explain:
   • Your account email address
   • The date you cancelled
   • The date of the unwanted charge
   • The charge amount and reference number from your bank statement
3. Request a refund and ask for written confirmation of your cancellation status.
4. Pro tip: Request that Lifetime disable auto-renewal on your account permanently to prevent future charges, even if your subscription is already cancelled.

Escalate to your payment processor if lifetime does not respond

If Lifetime Movie Club support does not respond within 7 business days or refuses to refund the charge, escalate to your bank, credit card company, or third-party payment platform.

1. File a dispute or chargeback with your credit card issuer or bank, stating that you cancelled the subscription but were charged anyway.
   • Provide your cancellation confirmation email and any support correspondence as evidence.
2. Contact Apple, Google, or Amazon support (whichever platform you used) and request a refund due to unauthorized billing after cancellation.
   • These platforms often refund immediately if you demonstrate a good-faith cancellation attempt.
3. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov if Lifetime's billing practices seem deceptive or if the company ignores your cancellation requests.
   • The FTC takes unauthorized recurring charges seriously and can investigate the company.

Your consumer rights under united states law

Federal law protects you from unauthorized or deceptive billing practices, and Stopee wants you to know these protections in case you need them.

The restore online shoppers confidence act (ROSCA)

ROSCA, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, requires that companies make cancellation as easy as the original signup. This means Lifetime Movie Club cannot bury a cancel button behind multiple pages or require you to call customer service. The law also mandates clear disclosure of all material terms (price, billing frequency, auto-renewal) before you pay. If Lifetime violates these rules, you have grounds to file a complaint with the FTC.

Your right to request a refund

You have the right to request a refund if you cancel within 14 days of your initial charge or if you can demonstrate that you were billed after submitting a valid cancellation request. State laws vary, but most states uphold this as a consumer protection standard. Lifetime Movie Club's refund policy should be stated in your email confirmation or on the website. Stopee recommends requesting a refund in writing (email counts) if you meet either condition above, even if the company initially denies it.

Chargebacks and payment reversal rights

Your credit card network (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) and your bank both allow you to dispute charges through a chargeback process. You are entitled to dispute any charge you believe is unauthorized or made in violation of your cancellation request. The card issuer or bank will investigate and, in most cases, provisionally refund you within 10 business days while the dispute is under review.

Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling lifetime movie club

Cancellation feels simple in theory but trips up thousands of subscribers every year through small mistakes that create big headaches. We've seen these patterns repeatedly at Stopee, and recognizing them now saves you time and money.

Thinking app deletion equals cancellation

Simply deleting the Lifetime Movie Club app from your phone or streaming device does not cancel your subscription. Your account remains active, and charges continue. You must cancel within the app's account settings or through the platform on which you subscribed. Deleting the app just hides the evidence-not the billing.

Failing to save confirmation details

Many subscribers cancel successfully but don't save their confirmation email or screenshot the final confirmation screen. When a billing question arises weeks later, they have no proof. Always forward your cancellation email to a separate email folder labeled "Cancellations" or print it immediately after it arrives. This becomes your evidence if you need to dispute a charge.

Cancelling shortly after signup without checking the free trial terms

If you signed up for a free trial, your cancellation may still result in a charge if the trial period hasn't ended. Check your signup confirmation email for the trial end date and the first charge date. Cancel after the trial ends to avoid paying for a service you never intended to use beyond the trial period.

Assuming cancellation is instant

Your subscription ends at the conclusion of your billing cycle, not the moment you click cancel. If you cancel on the 5th but your next billing date is the 20th, you still have access until the 20th and you will still be charged on that date. Plan accordingly and understand that Lifetime charges only once more after cancellation, and then stops.

Not checking your account status after cancellation

Log back into your cancelled account within 48 hours of cancellation to confirm the subscription status displays as "Inactive," "Cancelled," or similar. If it still shows "Active," your cancellation didn't process and you need to repeat the steps. This one extra step prevents 95% of "still being charged after cancellation" problems.

After you cancel: what comes next

Cancellation creates questions in the days and weeks following, and understanding what's normal and what's a red flag keeps you confident and informed.

You may still see a final charge

Your bank statement may display one final charge from Lifetime Movie Club 1-5 days after you cancel. This is the standard behavior: the charge was already scheduled for your billing date, and cancellation only prevents future charges. If this final charge appears weeks or months later, or if you see multiple charges, escalate immediately to your bank.

Password resets and account deletion are different actions

Cancelling your subscription does not delete your Lifetime Movie Club account. Your account, user profile, and watch history remain in Lifetime's system. If you want to remove your personal data entirely, contact Lifetime support separately and request account deletion. Some states (like California under CCPA) give you the right to demand deletion of your data; others do not. Stopee recommends requesting it anyway-companies often comply even when not legally required.

Retention offers after cancellation

You may receive emails offering discounts, free months, or special pricing to reactivate your subscription. Ignore these unless you genuinely want the service again. Clicking these links or replying to these emails may inadvertently reactivate your subscription. If you do want to come back in the future, log into your account directly instead of using email links.

Comparison: when to cancel versus when to keep your subscription

Cancellation isn't always the right choice, and a few quick questions help you decide.

Contact information and mailing address

If you need to contact Lifetime Movie Club for support beyond the self-service cancellation process, use the following resources.

Email and online support

Visit support.lifetimemovieclub.com/hc/en-us/ to submit a support ticket, search the knowledge base, or access live chat during business hours. Email inquiries are typically answered within 24-48 hours on business days.

Mailing address for formal disputes

If you need to send a cancellation request or refund demand via certified mail (recommended for disputes), send to:

Lifetime Movie Club Customer Support
A&E Networks
235 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
United States

Send via certified mail with return receipt requested. Keep a copy for your records.

Final takeaway: you have control over your lifetime subscription

Cancelling Lifetime Movie Club is straightforward when you follow the exact steps outlined above and avoid the common pitfalls that catch thousands of subscribers off guard. Your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, not immediately, so don't panic if you still have access for a few days after cancelling. Save your confirmation email, monitor your credit card statement for one final charge, and log back into your account within 48 hours to confirm your status shows as cancelled.

If Lifetime continues charging you after cancellation, you have legal protections under federal law and the right to dispute charges through your bank or credit card company. The Federal Trade Commission enforces ROSCA, which requires companies to make cancellation easy and respect your requests promptly.

Stopee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions and recover unauthorized charges by providing clear, step-by-step guidance like this. If you encounter resistance from Lifetime Movie Club or need help documenting your cancellation for a dispute, Stopee remains your resource for navigating subscription cancellations with confidence and clarity.