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• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Free Resources
• Method 2 of 2: Paid resources
• Tips
• Necessities

Downloading movies from the Internet has become a good option thanks to increased technical file sharing capabilities and the availability of fast network connections. If you have a good internet connection and some free space on your hard drive, you can easily learn how to download a movie, even if you are a computer novice.

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Method 1 of 2: Free Resources

1. Be aware of the legality. In most jurisdictions, downloading a movie that you have not legally purchased and not already own as another format (for example, a DVD) is a copyright infringement.
   • Movies belonging to the public domain are not subject to this rule. They are free to use and are not bound by any intellectual property rights. Be careful about the legality of downloading a particular movie before starting it.
2. Download and install a BitTorrent client. While there are many other ways to share files, BitTorrent is the most effective and popular method for downloading movie length files. To use this method, you need to install a piece of client software on your computer. Many of these applications are available for free. The most popular programs are Tixati, Vuze, Transmission, and uTorrent.
3. Search for the desired movie with a BitTorrent search engine. After downloading and installing the software, you can download the torrent file of the movie you want to watch.
   • The best way to do this is to use a torrent search engine. These sites are often temporarily available as they are shut down by law enforcement officials.
   • You can also find torrent files with a normal search engine. A torrent file has a ".torrent" extension and is really nothing more than a text file that tells your software where the pieces of the movie can be downloaded.
4. Open the torrent file in your BitTorrent software to start the download. Double-click the torrent file to load it into your torrent program. The download should then start automatically. Once the file is completely downloaded, leave the software open for a few hours to allow other users to download the file from you as well. This improves your "torrent rate," and helps you download associated files faster
5. Open the movie file in a media player application. When the torrent software has finished downloading, the movie file will be saved to your hard drive (check the torrent program settings to find out where the file will be saved). Double-click the file to open it in your default media player. You can safely delete the torrent file when the video clip has finished downloading.

Method 2 of 2: Paid resources

1. Visit an online movie website. The easiest and most hassle-free way of downloading movies is to buy them from a reliable source. Companies like Netflix and Apple have paved the way for offering both rental and purchase movies. Many other companies also came up with cheap alternatives to buying a DVD.
   • If you are an avid movie buff, an online subscription to Netflix is ​​recommended. This costs $ 8 a month and offers you more movies than you can watch in a lifetime!
   • Apple regularly offers very new films that are still in theaters. As long as you often have to buy the film at the normal DVD price.
2. Create an account. Before you can start downloading you need to create an account. Usually you will not be asked for more than an email address and username.
   • Some companies, such as Netflix or Hulu, have a subscription method. You pay a low, fixed rate per month for unlimited downloads. This is great if you like to watch a lot of movies and don't want to pay every time you feel like watching a movie.
   • Companies like Apple or CinemaNow offer prices per item for what you rent or buy and are therefore considerably more expensive than subscription services, especially if you are a big fan of movies, but they often have a more up-to-date selection and offer content from premium cable channels.
   • Movie download sites like Yaboon and his associates offer "10,000" movies if you create an account and start at least $ 20 on your account for purchase, although the prices per movie are very reasonable.
3. Browse the range of films. It doesn't matter which option you choose, with so many thousands of movies on each of these sites, the first thing you look for is a way to narrow down your options. Many sites have a genre filter, so you can easily search for topics that interest you.
   • Do you feel like watching the dark films from the cinemas of the 50s and 60s? Then click on "Film Noir." If it's too dark for you, try the "Comedy" or "Drama" categories.
   • If you are looking for specific films or actors, there is a search field at the top of the page.
4. Download the movie. When you've found a movie you like, click the corresponding button. On sites like Yaboon, it's a simple click on the Download button. For sites that offer various options, such as Apple, you see a Rent and Buy it button. Click on the option you want. Your movie will now start downloading and depending on the speed of your connection, you will be able to start watching in a few minutes!

Tips

• If you decide to download via Bit-Torrent, make sure your virus scanner is up to date. These files often carry harmful viruses.
• Torrent files with a large number of "seeders" (sowers, users who share the file) can be downloaded the fastest.
• On paid sites, the film can often also be viewed via your phone or tablet.
• Make sure you are dealing with a trusted provider before entering credit card information or other payment information.
• The Archive.org website contains a large database of public domain movies. If the movie of your interest is publicly owned, first see if it is offered on this or a similar site.
• Before creating a profile on a download site, create a Yahoo or Gmail account and only use the email address for registration. The e-mail addresses provided on this site are often resold to third parties, resulting in a deluge of spam.
• Don't like watching movies on your computer? Buy Apple TV, Roku, or a Boxee set-top box and stream iTunes, Netflix, Hulu and much more directly to your television.

Necessities

• Broadband internet connection
• BitTorrent software