You will need an internet connection to watch your rented or purchased content. After you rent a movie, you have 30 days to start viewing it. Once you've started the movie, you can watch as many times as you like until your rental period ends.

How does YouTube rent movies work?

For movie rentals, your movie will be available for the duration of the rental period after you start watching it for the first time. Purchases will be available to watch as many times as you like. See our Usage Rules for more information.

When you rent a movie on YouTube, do you get your money back?

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.

How do I watch a movie on YouTube after renting?

Watch a movie you purchased or rented

You can watch a movie you bought or rented on YouTube TV using a compatible smart TV device. You can also watch any YouTube TV purchases on the YouTube app. To do this, make sure you're signed in to the same account that you used when making the initial purchase in YouTube TV.

When you buy a movie on YouTube, where does it go?

When you buy movies on YouTube, they will be stored in your YouTube Library and can be accessed at any time. It's also possible to rent movies on YouTube for a smaller fee than purchasing.

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Do you keep movies you buy on YouTube forever?

Purchased Content.

The “Locker Period” will be for at least 5 years from the date of your purchase (subject to the restrictions described in the YouTube Paid Service Terms of Service). Each item of purchased content may have a different Locker Period and you agree to the Locker Period before you order it.

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.

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.

When you rent a movie on YouTube does it download?

YouTube movie & TV show purchases can now be viewed offline using the YouTube app. Once you buy or rent the content 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.

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.

How do I pay for a movie on YouTube?

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.

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.

How much does it cost to rent a movie on YouTube?

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.

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.

What happens when I rent a movie on YouTube?

Once you've started the movie, you can watch as many times as you like until your rental period ends. Rental periods are usually 48 hours, but the final page of checkout for a rental will note the length of your rental period. For some videos, different prices for different resolutions may also be available.

Is it legal to download a movie from YouTube?

In general, it is illegal to download videos from YouTube or other social media platforms without the permission of the copyright holder. However, there are some exceptions. For example, it is legal to download videos for personal, non-commercial use.

How do I save movies from YouTube?

How do I watch purchased movies on YouTube with friends?

Does a YouTube subscription include movies?

As a YouTube Premium member, you can enjoy the selection of movies from YouTube Movies & Shows without ad interruptions.

When you rent a movie on YouTube, can you watch it offline?

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.

How do I delete a purchased movie on YouTube?

YouTube does now not offer an immediate choice to delete individual indicates or movies purchased via the platform. You can, however, hide purchases out of your Library. Open YouTube, go to Library, pick Purchases, discover the object, click on the 3-dot menu, and select to hide it.