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How to Rent or Buy Movies on YouTube
Besides free videos, YouTube also sells and rents movies
By Barb Gonzalez Barb Gonzalez Writer The University of California, Davis Barb Gonzalez is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and the Simple Tech Guru, an advocate for simple, understandable technology.
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Expand Jump to a Section How to Rent or Buy YouTube Movies How to Get a Refund Features Movie Selection Frequently Asked Questions
What to Know
From the YouTube menu, click Movies & Shows and browse the available titles.Select the one you want to watch.Click the Buy or Rent button and follow the prompts for payment.
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This article describes how to rent and buy movies through the web version of YouTube's movie rental service and how to get a refund.
How to Rent or Buy YouTube Movies
To rent or purchase a movie on YouTube using a web browser, follow these steps: Open YouTube and click Movies & Shows in YouTube's navigation bar. You can also type "YouTube Movies" in search if you have YouTube on a smart TV, media streamer, or game console.
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Choose new releases, movie genres, or browse through free movies. Once you find a movie to rent or b...
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The trailer will immediately begin playing. Below it is all the information you need to know about t...
Choose new releases, movie genres, or browse through free movies. Once you find a movie to rent or buy, click the Title or cover art.
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The trailer will immediately begin playing. Below it is all the information you need to know about the film, including related videos and sometimes user comments.
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Click BUY or RENT to rent or buy the movie (or TV show). Some movies offer both rental and purchase ...
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To continue, if you haven't done so already, you need to create or log in to your YouTube or Goo...
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Click BUY or RENT to rent or buy the movie (or TV show). Some movies offer both rental and purchase options, and some just offer purchase.
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To continue, if you haven't done so already, you need to create or log in to your YouTube or Google Gmail account. You may also need to enter a credit card and billing information if this is your first Google purchase. Choose HD or SD.
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(Sometimes 4K is an option.) You can also enter a coupon code for a discount on the rental. Once the...
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(Sometimes 4K is an option.) You can also enter a coupon code for a discount on the rental. Once the above steps are completed, you can watch the video right away or wait until up to 30 days to start playback.
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You have to watch the film within 24 or 48 hours from when you first press Play for rentals. However...
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You have to watch the film within 24 or 48 hours from when you first press Play for rentals. However, you can watch the movie as many times as you like within the designated rental window.
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If you purchase a film, you can view it at any time, as many times as you like.
How to Get a Re...
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To get a refund on a YouTube movie purchase, visit your Purchases page and select Request refund nex...
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If you purchase a film, you can view it at any time, as many times as you like.
How to Get a Refund If There Is a Problem
If you have trouble viewing a movie, you can request a refund.
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To get a refund on a YouTube movie purchase, visit your Purchases page and select Request refund nex...
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For additional assistance, visit the YouTube Movies Support Page.
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To get a refund on a YouTube movie purchase, visit your Purchases page and select Request refund next to the title. Once you have indicated the problem you had, select the refund option. In some cases, the money is refunded quickly. However, YouTube may want more verification to enable troubleshooting to solve the problem before authorizing a refund.
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For additional assistance, visit the YouTube Movies Support Page.
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For additional assistance, visit the YouTube Movies Support Page.
YouTube Movie Rental Service Features
What We Like Online movie/TV rental and purchase options. Available on lots of devices.
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Provides access to movie bonus features. Refunds possible if you have a problem. What We Don't Like ...
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HDR not indicated on 4K movie rentals/purchases. Rental and Purchase instructions for some devices n...
HDR not indicated on 4K movie rentals/purchases. Rental and Purchase instructions for some devices not clear. Not well promoted.
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YouTube movie rental and purchase rates vary from $2.99 to $19.99. Rental rates are for a 24 or 48-hour period once you hit play—depending on the film, you may have up to a 30-day window to start the play process. The YouTube movie rental service should not be confused with YouTube TV, which is a paid subscription streaming service that provides access to a package of several TV and movie streaming channels for a flat monthly fee.
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YouTube TV is similar to SlingTV and DirecTV Now, which offer a cord-cutting alternative to cable an...
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The picture quality is clear and bright on the big screen, and there are typically no visible artifa...
YouTube TV is similar to SlingTV and DirecTV Now, which offer a cord-cutting alternative to cable and satellite TV. The experience of watching YouTube movies on a TV is good.
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The picture quality is clear and bright on the big screen, and there are typically no visible artifa...
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The picture quality is clear and bright on the big screen, and there are typically no visible artifacts.YouTube offers a complete movie experience—similar to what you find on a DVD or Blu-ray Disc—that includes bonus extras. Some of these extras on the movie page include behind-the-scenes videos, cast interviews, as well as unique parodies, clips, and other uploads from YouTube users. YouTube movie rental and purchase instructions are also available for: Most PC web browsersYouTube Movie apps available on iOS devices (10.0 or later) and Android smartphonesMost smart TVs (primarily 2013 or newer running the Android TV operating system as well as LG, Vizio, Panasonic, and LG)Chromecast and Game ConsolesApple TVRoku TVs and media streamers
YouTube Movie Titles and Genres
YouTube's paid movie-rental service includes titles like The Big Ugly, What We Found, The Secret Garden, The Silencing, The Killer Next Door, Black Water Abyss, Homefront, The King of Staten Island, John Wick 3, and more. Many titles are available in both standard and high-definition, and a limited number are available in 4K.
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FAQ How do I download movies on YouTube? To download purchased YouTube movies or TV shows for offlin...
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YouTube suggests a minimum internet speed of at least 20 Mbps for 4K streaming. In addition to the featured titles that show on the YouTube Movies page, you can also search to see if a specific movie or TV show title is on the service, browse through the A-Z title list, or through topic categories, which include: New ReleasesTop SellingAnimated Movies,Action/AdventureComedyClassicDocumentariesDramaHorrorScience Fiction There is also a related videos list that you can access from the movie page - you don't need to rent the movie to access the list.
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FAQ How do I download movies on YouTube? To download purchased YouTube movies or TV shows for offline viewing, buy the movie or show and sign in to the YouTube app on your mobile device.
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You'll see the "downloaded" icon when the download is complete. What are some good free movies on YouTube?
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The best free movies on YouTube include Godzilla (1954), Frozen (2010, not the animated Disney classic), and Life of a King (2013). Visit the Movies and Shows section on YouTube and look for the free category to find more.
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How do I stream YouTube movies on Discord? To watch YouTube movies with friends on Discord, join a v...
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How do I stream YouTube movies on Discord? To watch YouTube movies with friends on Discord, join a voice channel and look for the rocket icon.
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Select the rocket and choose to start a Watch Together session. View YouTube policies and select Continue > Authorize.
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YouTube movies will display ads on Discord even if you have a premium subscription. Was this page helpful?
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