How to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video

If you are subscriber to Amazon Prime Video, you can have access to exclusive content by paying a supplement. If you want to know how to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video, don't miss the details in this article.

Amazon Prime Video is a good alternative if you are looking for a streaming service similar to Netflix. Its picture quality is excellent, it plays up to 3 devices at the same time, it is compatible with various equipment and it is super cheap.



However, despite the platform offering a extensive catalog rich of movies and series, being a subscriber does not guarantee that you will be able to access all the contents. And it is that from 2020 it is possible rent or buy via the website Prime Video and through the Prime Video application some special titles.


As a result of this new option, many users will wonder, why am i paying for some titles? The answer is simple, the service offers a unique cinema catalog that you can access as many times as you want and without restrictions or schedules, of course as long as the platform maintains the license rights.

Now if you want to know how to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video or, at best, discover all the good things that the Prime Video video store has to offer, do not remove the screen.

Amazon Prime Video: plans and rates

Amazon Prime Video is a service of multimedia playback to streaming content with over 200 million subscribers. It currently ranks second among the favorite platforms after the popular Netflix and offers the market a great variety of content (movies, series or extra paid channels to your subscription).




Price of Amazon Prime Video in Spain

  • Subscription: € 3,99 / month
  • Subscription: € 36 / year
  • 50% discount for students.

How to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video

Enjoy the original and exclusive Amazon series with Amazon Prime Video

It currently does not have plans like Netflix, however, you will have the opportunity to watch free and exclusive online series, preview movies, access to Prime Music, Prime Now, Prime Reading, Twitch Prime, Amazon Family, Amazon Photos, Amazon Prime Reading, and shipping free of Amazon products.

Amazon Prime Video movies and TV shows

This streaming platform offers you a large number of series, films and documentaries. And although his catalog is smaller than that of Netflix o HBO Go, it's still a great option for those who want to enjoy different content.

How to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video

Films and series of different genres and themes

Among the successful series we have The Boys, The God Doctor, American Gods, The Purge and positively rated films such as 1917, The Wolf of Wall Street e Shutter Island.

Best of all, you can also enjoy latest movie releases thanks to a online video store, where can you buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video for an extra amount of euros.

Buying or Renting Movies on Amazon Prime Video: Is It a Good Option?

This proves to be a good option if you want to enjoy latest movie releases and exclusive content that is not available on TV. Also, you will have gods advantages over other subscribers when you opt for one of these titles.




The rented titles or movies will remain in yours library for 30 days and you can download or stream them anytime you want within that time frame. Once you start watching it, you will have a limit of 72 hours (3 days) to finish playing it.

How to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video

The latest movie releases at your disposal with the purchase and rental of movies on Amazon Prime Video

The same happens if you buy the movie, but this time it will be added to your space as long as there are no copyright restrictions. The advantage over renting is that you can start it and see it as many times as you want a indefinite period.

Keep in mind that not all films feature in the Amazon Prime cinema catalog are available for rental or purchase, some of them are only purchasable or vice versa, especially the most recent ones. If you want to know how to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video, follow these steps:

  • Log into your Amazon Prime Video account
  • Click on the section "Shop" at the top right of the screen.
  • You will see several categories. Hover over any of them and you will immediately see a short description and important information such as (Director, Cast, Genres, Subtitles and Audio Languages).
  • Select «Rent HD» o "Buy HD" a as appropriate. For other resolutions and lower prices, click on "More purchase options".
  • Select your billing address and payment method, credit or debit card.

If you are a subscriber by default, the system has this data recorded, so just click on the button "Rent" o «Buy» to make the payment.




Once you have made your purchase or rental, go directly to the main screen and press "My space", in this section you will find a section "Securities purchased and rented".

Cinema Catalog on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video has a exclusive movie catalog a which you can access at any time, although it is not mandatory to rent or buy, you can watch the available content without any kind of commitment. The categories are varied, including:

How to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video

The entire Amazon Prime Video Cinema catalog

  • Popular movies.
  • News in the movies.
  • Of animation.
  • Golden Globe nominated and winner films.
  • Oscar nominees and winners.
  • Drama films.
  • Action and adventure cinema.
  • Movie horror.
  • Comedies.
  • Cinema for children and for the whole family.
  • Science fiction film.
  • Fantastic cinema.
  • Documentaries.
  • Romantic movies.

Purchase and quality

Obviously Amazon Prime Video si fit your screen. You can buy and rent titles based on the characteristics of your monitor, Smart TV and Internet connection.

  • HD or high definition: 1280 × 720 pixels.
  • SD: this is the standard definition of 720 x 576 pixels.

Prices

The prices of exclusive titles in Prime Video vary depending on the movie you want to rent or buy. When it comes to "rent", prices range from 0,99 5,99 EUR to EUR. You can generally buy them at 3 €, being a very affordable price if you want to see a movie in the tranquility of your home.

Likewise, when it comes to "buy" film, will also undergo price adjustments, depending on how exclusive the title is. In this case, the prices are between 4,99 euro and 14,99 euro.

Worth?

This will depend on each person's point of view. It makes sense if you want to have fun in the company of your friends and family without having to leave the house. This option has become more popular in pandemic times, where it was difficult to go to the cinema to enjoy a premiere.

How to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video

With the purchase or rental of a movie on Prime Video you can enjoy a pleasant time without leaving home

Plus, it's also a good alternative if you're looking forward to an exclusive movie and no streaming platform has it available. Although we recommend using the option "Rent" on special occasions, as if you use it daily or very often it can generate a high cost of money.

And if you are planning to travel, don't worry. Currently the system offers the same catalog of exclusive films regardless of whether you are outside your country of residence, as long as you stay within the European Union. If it comes from another location outside the European Union, the catalog may vary by country or region.

Other websites to rent movies online

If you thought that Amazon Prime Video was the only platform available for buy and rent movies, you are wrong. There are other good options when it comes to viewing exclusive content.

How to buy or rent movies on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video alternatives with online video store included

  • Google Play. Buy or rent a movie from € 0,99 to € 2 and pay with your credit card. Rentals have an estimated time of 30 days and 48 hours from playing.
  • Rakuten. Rent a $ 4,99 movie or buy a $ 13,99 title. If you rent, you will have 48 hours to watch the content.
  • Movistar+. Film premiered in the main cinemas for a few euros. The price will depend on the exclusivity of the content.
  • Little film. This streaming platform offers you the opportunity to buy or rent movies and even a special option to buy coupons that you can later exchange for exclusive stocks. These packages are among the 15 not 55 euros. In case of rental, you have 72 hours to view the content from the moment you start the film.
  • Apple TV. With Apple TV it works in a similar way. The content you rent will last 30 days in the library and 48 hours after launch.
  • Youtube. While few people know this, you can also buy or rent movies of all genres and themes in HD and SD quality on YouTube.
  • PlayStation Store. In the PlayStation Store you can have access to a catalog of titles to buy or rent and then view on compatible devices with Play Station Video.
  • CineClick. Rentals on this streaming platform start at € 0,99 per movie.

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