How to Watch House of Cards
The last House of Cards season was released on Netflix back in 2018. If you fancy a recap of all six seasons, this guide explains how and where to watch House of Cards from anywhere in the world.
Nominated for 33 Primetime Emmy awards, the six seasons of House of Cards follow the exploits of cutthroat politician Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and his wife Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). When Netflix cut ties with Spacey in 2017, Wright took over in the lead role for the final sixth season.
Read on to find out how and where to watch House of Cards season one through six.
Key Takeaways:
- House of Cards is available to stream in several locations on Netflix. All six seasons are currently on Netflix U.S., U.K., France, Japan and Canada.
- If you’re somewhere that House of Cards is not available on Netflix, you can use a VPN to access foreign Netflix libraries. Our top VPN recommendation for streaming on Netflix is ExpressVPN.
- If you don’t mind purchasing House of Cards, you can do so on Amazon Prime Video U.S., U.K. or Japan if you’re located in one of these countries. It’s also available to purchase on AppleTV, GooglePlay and Vudu in the U.S.
House of Cards is available on a few streaming services, but you might find yourself thwarted by regional restrictions when you try to watch it. In this guide, we’ll get you on track to watch House of Cards from anywhere in the world with a virtual private network (VPN).
There are a lot of VPN providers out there; if you’re not sure which one to go for, we’ll also share our top VPN recommendations for streaming. However, you can’t go wrong with ExpressVPN, NordVPN or Surfshark.
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06/20/2022 Facts checked
Rewrote the article to include new information on where and how to stream House of Cards online; added VPN recommendations for streaming.
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10/28/2022
Added NordVPN as a second VPN option.
House of Cards is available on Netflix in some locations, like the U.S., U.K., France, Japan and Canada.
House of Cards is on Netflix and Amazon Prime in some locations. Netflix’s locations include the U.S., U.K., Japan and Canada. It’s also on Amazon Prime Video U.K., U.S. and Japan, where you can purchase it.
Where to Watch House of Cards: Netflix Regions
Streaming House of Cards on Netflix is pretty simple in some parts of the world. Using a VPN, we found the series — all seasons and episodes — in the following Netflix libraries:
- Netflix U.S.
- Netflix France
- Netflix Japan
- Netflix Canada
- Netflix U.K.
If you can’t find House of Cards on Netflix in your location, keep reading to find out how to use a VPN to unblock it. We’ll also share more options for watching House of Cards online.
Can I Watch House of Cards Without Netflix?
House of Cards is available on Amazon Prime Video in the U.K., U.S. and Japan but it doesn’t come with a Prime subscription — you have to purchase individual episodes or seasons. You can also buy seasons on U.S. streaming service Vudu.
How to Watch House of Cards With a VPN
If you have a Netflix subscription, follow these steps to watch House of Cards from anywhere in the world. For this tutorial, we’ll be using our favorite streaming VPN, ExpressVPN.
- Sign Up for an ExpressVPN Plan
Visit ExpressVPN’s website and choose the plan that best suits you. All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee to put your mind at ease.
- Download ExpressVPN
Go to “products” on ExpressVPN’s website to download the app for your device.
- Connect to ExpressVPN
Open the ExpressVPN app and connect to a server in a country where House of Cards is available on Netflix, such as the U.S.
- Stream House of Cards on Netflix
Open Netflix and search for House of Cards. If you have any issues, try switching to another U.S. server or connect to one in a different location (France, Canada, U.K. or Japan).
Can I Watch House of Cards for Free?
Netflix no longer offers a free trial, and House of Cards is only available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, GooglePlay, or Vudu, so watching the series for free would be tricky.
The good news is that most VPNs offer a money-back guarantee period, so if you already have a Netflix subscription, you can try out VPN providers risk-free.
Best VPNs for Watching House of Cards
If you’re not sure which VPN to choose, we recommend using either ExpressVPN or NordVPN for streaming House of Cards. Read on to find out more about each service.
1. ExpressVPN
Pros:
- Excellent speeds
- Unblocks major streaming services
- Top-notch security
Cons:
- Expensive
For streaming House of Cards from anywhere in the world, we recommend ExpressVPN. Although it’s one of the priciest VPNs, ExpressVPN is a seasoned veteran in the VPN world. When it comes to streaming, ExpressVPN is both consistent at unblocking major streaming services — including Netflix — and fast, which keeps buffering at bay.
ExpressVPN is also top-notch in terms of security. It uses AES-256 encryption to ensure you remain anonymous online and keep the prying eyes of hackers, snoopers and your ISP off your online activity and personal information. If you use a quality VPN like ExpressVPN, you’ll double up on a great streaming experience with excellent security.
If you’d like to learn more about ExpressVPN, check out our full ExpressVPN review to find out more about the service. You can also try it out risk-free with its 30-day money-back guarantee.
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2. NordVPN
Pros:
- Best VPN speeds available
- Unblocks streaming services easily
- Affordable
Cons:
- Mobile map could be better
NordVPN is another great choice for streaming House of Cards. Its speeds are the fastest available and it has a huge server network. It can access all streaming platforms with ease too. It’s easy to use, though its mobile map can be a bit more difficult, and you’re protected by strong security while online.
NordVPN’s monthly cost is no cheaper than ExpressVPN, however, you can save a lot by subscribing for two years. That might sound like a big investment, but there is a 30-day money-back guarantee in place in case you change your mind. You can read our NordVPN review for more information and maybe give Surfshark a look if you’re still not sure.
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Final Thoughts: Streaming House of Cards
With a reliable VPN provider, you should be able to watch House of Cards seasons 1 through 6 hassle-free. If you do encounter any issues accessing Netflix with a VPN, try switching servers — this usually solves the problem.
Remember that House of Cards is on Netflix U.S., U.K, France, Canada and Japan, so there are plenty of options to play around with. With a Netflix subscription, you have many movies and TV series to choose from — if you love Japanese animation you can watch Evangelion. Alternatively, you can connect to a Turkish server to watch Harry Potter or a Canadian server to watch Parasite.
Now that you know how to watch House of Cards and a host of other Netflix movies, read our guide to learn how to watch Love Island U.S., how to watch New Amsterdam, how to watch Pretty Little Liars and where to watch Black Panther.
Have you tried watching House of Cards with a VPN? If so, which one did you use and what was your experience like? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and as always, thanks for reading.
