How does buying movies on YouTube work?

Visit the Movies & Shows page or search on YouTube for a movie or TV show that you'd like to buy or rent. Click the button displaying the price for either rental or purchase. Different prices for different resolutions may also be available.
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When you buy a movie on YouTube, how long does it last?

Your rentals are available during the rental period after you start watching for the first time. Purchases are available indefinitely.
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What happens after you buy a movie on YouTube?

Purchased Content.

When you purchase an item of content, your content will be stored in a digital locker and you may view it an unlimited number of times for during your Locker Period.
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Is it better to rent or buy a movie on YouTube?

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. If you purchase a film, you can view it at any time, as many times as you like.
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When you buy a movie on YouTube, can you download it?

YouTube movie and TV show purchases can now be viewed offline using the YouTube app. Once you buy or rent the content that you're interested in, it can be downloaded on an iOS or Android device and watched at any time. Your device won't have to be connected to the Internet to watch your content.
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How to RENT or BUY Movies on Youtube

Why can't I watch my purchased movie on YouTube?

To see your purchased content, make sure you're signed into the personal account that the purchase was made on. Brand Accounts don't support watching movies or shows, so you'll need to switch to your personal account. To switch to your personal account: In the top right corner of YouTube, click your channel icon.
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Can I download movies from YouTube to my computer?

If YouTube Premium is available in your location, you can download videos to your computer or mobile device by becoming a YouTube Premium member. If you're a YouTube Premium member, learn how to manage your download settings.
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How do you buy movies on YouTube?

Visit the Movies & Shows page or search on YouTube for a movie or TV show that you'd like to buy or rent. Click the button displaying the price for either rental or purchase. Different prices for different resolutions may also be available.
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Why can't I watch paid content on YouTube on TV?

Unfortunately, it's not currently possible to watch Paid content on YouTube, or watch YouTube in 4k.
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Is it safe to watch movies on YouTube?

The great thing about watching free movies on YouTube is that even though there are millions of videos you could sift through, finding only the full-length, free movies is easy because they're put together by the people at YouTube. This means they're 100% legal to stream.
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Can you refund a movie you bought on YouTube?

Request a refund for movies & shows on YouTube

On your computer: Go to https://www.youtube.com/paid_memberships. Click Refund next to the item that you would like refunded. Click Request refund.
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Why won't my YouTube movie play on my TV?

If your internet speed is on the lower side, we recommend making sure your device or Smart TV is within range of your router and has minimal interference (e.g., isn't recessed in a wall, blocked by metal, etc.). Try moving your device to see if this improves connectivity.
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Are movies on YouTube good quality?

Every YouTube movie and TV show is available in standard definition.
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What are the rules for YouTube payment?

Users must have watched your content for at least 4,000 hours over the past 12 months. You need at least 1,000 subscribers. You need a linked AdSense account. You must be located somewhere where the YPP is available.
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How do I access purchased movies?

Android TV devices
  1. On your Android TV device, make sure you're signed in to the right account.
  2. Go to the Shop tab.
  3. In the first row with “Your Library,” find your purchased content. If you have more than 10 titles in your library, under “Your Library,” select View all.
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Does it cost to watch movies on YouTube?

Thankfully, you don't have to pay a premium for every movie hosted on YouTube. In fact, there's a dedicated channel for free movies (with ad-support). Our guide will teach you how to uncover this mystery selection of free movies you can watch on the YouTube website and app.
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How does the YouTube TV library work?

Go to YouTube TV. Next to a show, sports team or event you want to record, tap Add . All current and upcoming airings will be recorded and added to your Library. If you add a program to your library while an episode is in progress, your recording will start from the time you added the program.
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How do I watch purchased movies on YouTube with friends?

To start a sharing session:
  1. YouTube Premium member: First, sign in to your Google account.
  2. Next, start a FaceTime call.
  3. While you're on a FaceTime call, tap the button to Share Content and select YouTube. You can also open the YouTube app during your FaceTime call.
  4. Play a video you want to watch together.
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How to enable YouTube account for purchases?

Re-enable purchase verification

Open the YouTube app or go to youtube.com. Under "Account settings," select Billing & payments. Tap Enable purchase verification. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Is it worth YouTube Premium?

If you consider yourself a very heavy YouTube user, then a Premium subscription is worth it. The ad-removal feature by itself can push you to loosen your wallet. Benefits like offline watching, background play, downloads, and the enhanced viewing experience are welcome.
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How do I download a movie and video from YouTube?

  1. Log in to your YouTube Premium account. Once you've subscribed to YouTube Premium, you'll have a Download button in your web browser or your phone app to the right of the Share (arrow) icon at the bottom of a video.
  2. Toggle the Download icon. ...
  3. Find your downloads.
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Can you watch YouTube offline?

If you are in the U.S, you need a subscription to YouTube Premium to download videos to watch offline on YouTube. In some areas, certain videos may be available to download for all users. If you don't have Premium, you can use an app like 4K Video Downloader, or an online converter to download videos.
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