Movie Rentals FAQ

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How do I rent a movie from the iTunes Store?

You can rent movies from iTunes and transfer to and watch them on your Mac or Windows computer, iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, or iPod Nano (3rd generation) or on your TV using Apple TV.

Use iTunes 7.6 or later to make sure your iPod or iPhone has the most recent software updates. To play rented videos from the iTunes Store, QuickTime 7.4.1 or later is required.

Browse the iTunes Store on your computer or Apple TV and look for movies with a Rent button. Once you click Rent, your movie will begin to download immediately. You have 30 days to watch your movie. Viewing time limits may vary by country.

To learn more about how to rent a movie on your computer read: How to Rent a Movie from the iTunes Store on your computer.

To learn more about how to rent a movie on Apple TV read: How to Rent Movies from the iTunes Store on Apple TV.

What are the movie rental viewing and expiration limits?

The movie rental period expires when the 30 day or viewing time limit is reached. Expired content will automatically be deleted. For more information about movie rental viewing and expiration rules, select your appropriate country: United States, Canada, or UK.

What video formats are available for movie rentals?

The iTunes Store offers a choice of video formats for movie rentals. Read this article to choose the format best suited to the device you will be viewing your movie on.

I have a problem downloading my movie rental.

Make sure that:

Your Internet connection is active.
Your firewall and anti-virus software is allowing access to iTunes.
You check your pending downloads by selecting "Check for Purchases" under the Store menu in iTunes, or Settings > Downloads > Check for Downloads on Apple TV.