HT1657 Renting movies from iTunes without in-home Internet

I don't have Internet at home. Can I download the movie on my laptop and watch it at home later or is the movie streaming?

Rented movies are downloaded and once completely downloaded should play without an Internet connection.  But in some cases, the common factor of which I have yet to determine from the various reports, iTunes insists on connecting to the iTunes Store when you go to play the rental. So while it's probable that you will have no difficulties, you may not be able to play the rental when you get home.
Regards.

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