Embedding video in InDesign for a PDF output

I've been trying to embed videos in InDesign to output them as a PDF with video.
I've followed the tutorials but the final PDF has only the poster frames — they won't play.
One thing I have noticed is that the tutorials say to choose "Object>Interactive>Movie Options.
When I open the Interactive menu, no such options appear; only references to buttons. I have tried it in different workspaces: Interactive, Advanced, and Interactive For PDF. Same result in all of them.
I have the latest Indesign and Quicktime. I have tried embedding both H.264 and flash videos. Same result for all. I also tried exporting as "Interactive PDF" which is worse — even the poster frames don't appear.
What am I missing?

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