From its humble beginnings as a video-sharing and social media platform, YouTube has grown to include other services to cater to consumer needs.
Today, it doubles as a video-sharing and music-streaming platform and a site to buy or rent movies and shows.
YouTube is an excellent option for buying a classic, trending, or latest movie. How do you buy movies on YouTube?
Open YouTube and search for “YouTube Movies and Shows.” Open the official YouTube Movies channel. From the “Browse” tab, find the movie you want to buy. Select the movie you want to buy from the library. Click “Buy or Rent” and then “Buy.” Add a payment method and click “Pay Now.” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transaction.
This post gives an overview of buying movies on YouTube and shows how to buy movies on YouTube in two methods.
Overview of Buying Movies on YouTube
YouTube started as a video-sharing and social media platform. Over the past decade and a half, the platform has grown to include more services, including gameplay live streaming, music streaming, and premium video-on-demand (VOD) content.
The VOD content section has seen one of the most developments, from buying and renting movies to streaming free movies and renting exclusive and premium VOD. Lately, YouTube has expanded its offering to include primetime channels, premium TV shows, and films.
Let’s explore how to buy movies on YouTube below.
How To Buy Movies on YouTube
You can buy movies on YouTube from the web or mobile app. Once you pay, the film will be added to the “Purchased” section under “Movies and Shows,” where you can watch it as many times as you please.
Let’s discuss the two methods below.
Method #1: How To Buy Movies on YouTube Web
Follow the steps below.
- Navigate to YouTube on your desktop browser and log in to your account.
- Click the search bar and search for “YouTube Movies and Shows.”
- Select the official “YouTube Movies” channel (verified).
- Open the “Browse” tab to find the movie you want to buy.
- Select “View All” to explore all movies and TV shows on the platform.
- Alternatively, click the search bar at the top and type the movie title.
- Select the movie you want to buy from the library or the search results.
- Click the blue “Buy or Rent” button beside the movie.
- Select “Buy.”
- Add a payment method. YouTube accepts payments by debit or credit card as well as via PayPal.
- Click “Pay Now.”
- Follow the on-screen directions to complete the purchase, then click “Done.”
- Once the payment is processed, the movie will be available to watch. Navigate to the “Purchased” section to play the film.
Method #2: How To Buy Movies on YouTube Mobile
Below are the steps to buy a film on YouTube using the mobile app.
- Open the YouTube app on your device and sign in to your profile.
- Tap the search icon at the top and type “YouTube Movies and Shows.”
- Select the official “YouTube Movies” channel on the results.
- Open the “Browse” tab to find the movie you want to buy.
- Tap “View All” to open the library of all movies and TV shows available for rent or purchase.
- Alternatively, tap the search icon at the top right and type the movie title you want to buy.
- Select the movie from the library or the search results.
- Tap “Buy or Rent” and select “Buy Movie.”
- Select a preferred payment method.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the transaction and pay for the movie.
- Once the payment is processed, the movie will be available in the “Purchased” section.
Winding Up
Buying movies on YouTube is easy. You can do it from the web version or the mobile app.
To buy a movie on YouTube, navigate to YouTube Movies’ official channel and search for the movie title or browse through the library.
Once you find the movie you want, click Buy and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment.
