Is an internet connection needed to start watching a rented movie?

I know that a rented movie can be watched on an iPod without having internet access. What about on a computer? If I want to watch a rented movie on an airplane, do I have to start watching it before the flight when I have an internet connection? Or can I simply start watching on the airplane, where there is no connection to the iTunes store?

Nope, you should be good to play it without an internet connection as long as your computer is properly authorized before hand, which it usually is. Hope that helps to answer your question. Enjoy the movie!
George

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    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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    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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