What Is HagerBet? The Streaming Home for Ethiopian Movies and Shows

HagerBet is Ethiopian entertainment subscription streaming service in Amharic. It’s a single app with a variety of Ethiopian movies, drama series, sitcoms, stand-up comedy, children's animations and shows from poetry to cooking, all with English subtitles.  Extremely affordable at plans beginning with $8.99 a month for android and iOS devices worldwide.

What does the name HagerBet mean?

HagerBet originates from Amharic ሀገር ቤት (hager bet), meaning homeland or a family house. "Bet" is the Amharic word for home. The concept behind the name was simple: wherever you live, HagerBet will be there to feel you a little closer to home.

Who is HagerBet for?

HagerBet is built for people of the Ethiopian and Eritrean diaspora in the United States, Canada, the UK and Europe, and Australia, but also anyone who loves Ethiopian stories. The American Community Survey reported that in the US 372,800 people identified as Ethiopian for 2023 alone.

It suits three kinds of viewer:

• Families abroad wanting their children to know Amharic and Ethiopian life.
• Film and drama fans who are tired of hunting for incomplete, low-quality uploads.
• Second-generation viewers and friends who follow the story with English subtitles.

HagerBet is operated by HagerBet Media FZ-LLC, with offices in Dubai and Addis Ababa.

What can you watch on HagerBet?

Everything on HagerBet is Ethiopian entertainment, organized into nine categories. HagerBet holds the streaming rights to every title in its library, and new titles are added every week.

Not sure where to begin? Our guide to where to watch Ethiopian movies online walks through the whole library.

How much does HagerBet cost?

HagerBet has three plans, and every plan includes the full library:

• 1 month: $8.99
• 3 months: $24.99
• 6 months: $48.99

The price is the same in every country. There is no free trial, but you can cancel at any time. See HagerBet plans explained for help choosing.

Ready to watch? Create your HagerBet account and start streaming Ethiopian movies and shows today.

Where can you watch HagerBet?

HagerBet can be accessed via a Web browser (mobile or desktop), from Android and iOS phones and tablets and smart TVs and Android TV. Video streams in HD (720p and 1080p). One account can stream on two devices at the same time, and you can set up individual profiles for people inside your palace. Here is our device guide with information on how to set up each one.

It enables the entire platform to toggle Amharic to English and the same with many titles in English subtitles, which is beneficial for mixed families and friends still learning Amharic. Ethiopian films with English subtitles.

Is HagerBet a betting site?

No. HagerBet is a streaming service for films and shows. The "Bet" in the name is the Amharic word ቤት, meaning house, not the English word for gambling.

Is HagerBet safe and legal to use?

Yes. HagerBet holds the rights to the titles it streams, so your subscription supports the people who make Ethiopian films and shows. Watching on an official service is the easiest way to watch Ethiopian films legally.

Your account is protected too:

• Payments are handled by a secure card processor (Stripe). HagerBet does not store your card details.
• Sign-in supports one-time passcodes, two-factor authentication and device management.
• HagerBet does not sell or rent your personal information. Details are in the Privacy Policy.

How do I get help from HagerBet?

Use the form on the Contact Us page or email info@hagerbet.tv. The support team works from 9am to 10pm East Africa Time and replies within 24 hours.

How do I start watching?

1. Go to hagerbet.tv and select Sign Up.
2. Plan selection: 1, 3 days of 6 months
3. Payment using card interface in Amharic or English..
4. Open any category and press play.