DVD Player: can I use v 5.x?

I have DVD Player installed, v4.6.5. Some commercial DVDs aren't playing on it, but they do play on my other Macs with OS 10.5.x or higher. THAT version of DVD Player is v5.0.3.
Will v5.0.3 play under OS 10.4.11? If yes, how can I download it?

"Just installed VLC v0.9.10, the recco'd version for OS 10.4.x"
Exactly which Tiger version? VLC compatible w/the version you have?
Did you repair permissions and restart your computer after installing VLC?
"Does not seem to see the DVD disc, *which never mounts on the desktop."*
Another help source (if you haven't already done so).
Go to your OS Help Menu. In the search field type dvd
Click on all the troubleshooting topics & Support Articles that pertain to your issue.
You can also do the same in Disk Utility. Open same up.
At the bottom left of the window, click on the purple button w/the "?" in the middle.
This will bring up the Help Menu.
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Make sure the commercial DVD is not dirty, smudged and/or scratched. Especially if the DVD you are trying to use is a "rental."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50448 How to Handle and Clean CD and DVD Discs
Your drive may need cleaning. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs.
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