HT1657 I downloaded a rental movie utilizing my laptop.  When I went to find it via Apple TV, that is associated with my iTunes account, I couldn't see it.  This has happened before and it sort of popped up later.  No such luck this time.  Operator error.

Help Please!!!!  When I download rental movies from iTunes, via my MacBook Pro, I cannot see them to watch them on Apple TV or the MBP.  Is it me or something glitchy that I have no control over?  Thanks for your assistance.

Hello FeedUpUser,
Thank you for the question.  When you purchase a rental, you can view it on one device at a time:
Can I play my rental on more than one device?
If you download a rented movie on your computer: You can transfer it to a device such as your Apple TV (1st generation), iPhone, iPad, or iPod if it’s a standard-definition film (movies in HD can only be watched on your computer, iPad, iPhone 4 or later, iPod touch (4th generation or later), or Apple TV). Once you move the movie from your computer to a device, the movie will disappear from your computer's iTunes library. You can move the movie between devices as many times as you wish during the rental period, but the movie can only exist on one device at a time.
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.
iTunes Store: Movie rental frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1657
If you are using a first generation Apple TV, you can transfer your movie to the Apple TV using the steps in the section titled "Transfer a rental from your iTunes library to iPod, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV" in the following articles:
iTunes 11 for Mac: Rent movies from the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12291
iTunes 11 for Windows: Rent movies from the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12499
If you have a second or third generation Apple TV, you can use AirPlay to play the rental through your Apple TV.  You can find the steps in the following article:
iTunes: Using AirPlay
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5922
If you have not been able to view your rental, I recommend reporting the issue:
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBooks Store purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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