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A stupid question about watching films in the 21st century...

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TomHanksIsFuckingAmazing · 07/04/2023 08:07

Dinosaur here. So if I really want to watch a film but it's not on Netflix or Disney plus and I don't have it on DVD (yes I still have them) how do I watch it? Where do I download it from? I can buy it on YouTube I think. If I buy it on YouTube is it "mine" forever? I need to go back to 1992 🤔 help out an idiot please?

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LlynTegid · 07/04/2023 08:40

It is worth checking the cinemas in your area, other than the local one, assuming there are more. 'Classic' films are often screened many years after they first came out, maybe only one screening, but an option nevertheless.

Skyeheather · 07/04/2023 08:52

Have you checked that your TV is up to date, go into the settings and check that you have the latest system update, it's strange that the Disney app doesn't work on a two year old TV. Or if you can get a NowTV stick or a Roku stick and watch it that way.

When you rent a movie online you often only have a short amount of time to watch it, maybe 24 or 48 hours and you don't get to keep it to watch unlimited times.

If it's not a new release just look at buying the DVD, you can buy used ones on Amazon for a few £. There's nothing wrong with them, people have just watched it and don't want to keep it.

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