HT1657 can rental movies be watched on an airplane

Can rental movies be watch in the air during a flight

From my own personal experience, I have found that when I turn off the Wi-Fi on my Wi-Fi only iPad, I am still able to play rented movies on it. I have tried this perhaps four or five times and in each case, this has been the result. I have also noted that other users have had the same experience as I.
However saying that I have noted a small number of users that have stated they are unable to view rented movies without an Internet connection. This knowledge base article from Apple, also suggests that an Internet connection is required.

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  • HT1657 Can a movie be watched on an airplane without a internet connection?

    Can an Itunes movie be watched on an airplane without an internet connection? If so, how does it know when to start the 24 hour timer for the movie to be deleted?

    In theory it should work, in reality many keep coming here stating it did not work. Things get a little muddled as location services and time-zones can cause all kinds of glitches when travelling at jet speeds.

  • HT200109 Can rental movies be watched via Apple TV from an iPad 2?

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    They can be rented on the iPad and sent via airplay to the Apple TV, if that's what you are asking. They cannot be rented on the Apple TV and sent to the iPad.

  • HT1657 My rental movie is not playing, and I have 24 hours to watch it, and I did want to watch it tonight, can I get reimbursed?

    My rental movie is not playing, and I have 24 hours to watch it, and I did want to watch it tonight, can I get reimbursed?

    I'd report the problem to the iTunes Store. 
    Log in to the Store. Click on "Account" in your Quick Links. When you're in your Account information screen, go down to Purchase History and click "See all".
    Find the item that is not playing properly. If you can't see "Report a Problem" next to the item, click the "Report a problem" button. Now click the "Report a Problem" link next to the item.

  • HT1657 My rental movie downloaded in 43 minutes. Where do I go to play it. When click on rent so that I can play it a pop up message says are you sure you want to rent it again? What wow question. iTunes can not figure that this movie has not even been pl

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    I rented a movie on iTunes on my MacBook Pro and no longer want to watch it. Can I return it for my money back?

    No

  • HT1657 Can rented movies downloaded and watched later (i.e in airplane mode)

    Hi - just wondering if movies that have been rented can be watched when the phone is in airplane mode?

    Yes

  • HT1657 Moving Rental movies away from computer

    I rented two movies but have room to move only one at a time-or have to erase everything else on my iPad . . . don't want to do that.  Can I access my iTunes when I'm away from another computer to move the other rented movie to my iPad?

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  • HT1657 Can a movie rented on Apple TV be viewed on my iPad?

    Trying to find out if movies rented or bought on Apple TV are available to view on my iPad or iPod touch.  Surely there must be way...

    Not if you download it directly on the Apple TV - from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1657 :
    If you download a rented movie on your iPhone 4 or later, iPad, iPod touch (4th generation or later), or Apple TV: It is not transferable to any other device or computer.

  • HT1657 Can you watch rented movies while on an airplane?

    Can rented movies be watched while on an airplane and to a different country?

    As long as the films have been fully downloaded then you shouldn't need to be online in order to watch them.

  • TS1424 ipad: Rental movie downloaded 98%.. "unable to download movie" error

    Good Afternoon,
    I purchased a rental movie to watch on a plane ride today.  Unfortunately the movie hadn't finished downloading before I left the house.  I've tried 3 or 4 different internet connections (including verified very fast connections at the hotel and starbucks) and I get the "unable to download movie" error. 
    I can't find a way to delete the rental to try and start the download over, nor does syncing help.  Please assist!
    thank you,

    Move movie from iTune to iPad
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  • HT1657 can i watch rental movies in airplane? with no wifi?

    im currently connected to my wifi hotel. would like to rent movies to watch while on the airplane on my way home but the airline that im on doesnt provide internet. will i be able to watch this movies? if i rent them now?

    Yes you need an Internet connection when you start to watch the movie. Then the file will be valid for 24 hours.
    Just hit play when you leave the hotel. You'll have 24 hours !

  • HT1657 Once a rented movie is downloaded do I need an Internet connection to view it?  For example can I download a movie and watch it on a flight?

    Once a rented movie is downloaded do I need an Internet connection to view it?  For example can I download a movie and watch it on a flight?

    Please be aware of the movie rental's time limitation that you have 30 days from the time of rental to watch your movie, and once you start watching it, you have 24 hours to finish watching it. You may watch it as many times as you like during those 24 hours. It may be helpful to make sure the download completes successfully before you begin watching the movie.
    Once the download is complete you can watch it without an Internet connection. However, an Internet connection to the iTunes Store is required to authorize playback or activate the 24 hours time-limit of movie rentals. This means, only during the starting of the movie. Once you have started playing the movie rental, internet connection is not required. You can play anywhere without internet connection.
    For more information on movie rentals, you can visit:
    iTunes Store: Movie rental frequently asked questions (FAQ)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1657
    Note: 24 hours time limit is for United States customer only, while 48 hours for other countries.

  • HT1657 Can I watch a rented movie on a flight with out wifi?

    Not sure if the rented movie is downloaded    do I need wifi to be able to view it inflight?

    Please be aware of the movie rental's time limitation that you have 30 days from the time of rental to watch your movie, and once you start watching it, you have 24 hours to finish watching it. You may watch it as many times as you like during those 24 hours. It may be helpful to make sure the download completes successfully before you begin watching the movie.
    Once the download is complete you can watch it without an Internet connection. However, an Internet connection to the iTunes Store is required to authorize playback or activate the 24 hours time-limit of movie rentals. This means, only during the starting of the movie. Once you have started playing the movie rental, internet connection is not required. You can play anywhere without internet connection.
    You may need to validate the rental prior to watching so it starts the rental period timer and for that you will need an internet connection. You can probably do that by starting the rented movie while on the Airport Wifi or right before leaving home. You'll have 24 hours to watch the movie after you start it.
    For more information on movie rentals, you can visit:
    iTunes Store: Movie rental frequently asked questions (FAQ)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1657
    Note: 24 hours time limit is for United States customer only, while 48 hours for other countries.

  • HT1657 Can I watch a rented movie while I have no Internet connection ie. on a flight

    If I download a rented movie can I play it if I have no Internet connection?

    Please be aware of the movie rental's time limitation that you have 30 days from the time of rental to watch your movie, and once you start watching it, you have 24 hours to finish watching it. You may watch it as many times as you like during those 24 hours. It may be helpful to make sure the download completes successfully before you begin watching the movie.
    Once the download is complete you can watch it without an Internet connection. However, an Internet connection to the iTunes Store is required to authorize playback or activate the 24 hours time-limit of movie rentals. This means, only during the starting of the movie. Once you have started playing the movie rental, internet connection is not required. You can play anywhere without internet connection.
    You may need to validate the rental prior to watching so it starts the rental period timer and for that you will need an internet connection. You can probably do that by starting the rented movie while on the Airport Wifi or right before leaving home. You'll have 24 hours to watch the movie after you start it.
    For more information on movie rentals, you can visit:
    iTunes Store: Movie rental frequently asked questions (FAQ)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1657
    Note: 24 hours time limit is for United States customer only, while 48 hours for other countries.

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