Lag/delay when streaming Movies from external HD

I'm streaming movies through iTunes on my iMac (with Airport Exteme) from an external HD.  Unfortunately, I'm experiencing a jerky/stuttering/flickering image even after it is finished buffering. Can someone please recommend a way to fix this?  I have too many movies to fit on my iMac's HD and need the external HD for storage, so I must find a way for this set up to work.
Thanks!

Thanks Alia,
I'll try the Quicktime tip.  I've made sure all other apps are closed but still, all my HD seem to be lagging and stuttering a bit.  For all I've read in the forum, it seems many have the same issue, although many responses say they've found a solution.  I'm really hoping I can figure it out, I have way too many movies to fit in my iMac's harddrive.

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