Every YouTube movie and TV show is available in standard definition. We offer some titles in high definition (HD) or 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD). Our Studio licensing agreements say whether HD or U

Once you buy or rent movies and TV shows on YouTube, you can watch them on a computer, mobile device, smart TV, streaming device, or game console. To access your purchases, make sure you’re signed in to your Google Account. Your rentals are available during the rental period after you start watching for the first time. Purchases are available indefinitely. See our Usage …

Rented movies and TV show episodes can only be downloaded on one device at a time. To download a rented video on another device, you have to remove it from the first device and then download it again to the desired device.

To purchase movies & TV shows on YouTube, you must be 18 years of age or older, in a supported country, and you need a Google Account with a valid payment method.

Depending on your location, you can buy or rent individual movies on YouTube. Choose from thousands of award-winning movies, timeless classics, and new releases. If you’re in the United States, Germany, France, Australia, or the United Kingdom, you can also subscribe to certain Primetime Channels, like Showtime or Starz.

After signing up for YouTube, signing in to your Google account on another Google service will automatically sign you in to YouTube. Deleting your Google Account will delete your YouTube data, including all videos, comments, and subscriptions.

Home is where you'll find recommendations for what to watch on YouTube TV. These recommendations are based on your watch history on YouTube TV and YouTube—learn how to manage your history on YouTube TV and on YouTube. You'll see a combination of live TV shows, on-demand programs, and YouTube videos.

Chromecast Apple TV Xbox One and higher PlayStation 3 and newer Roku Watch 4K UHD videos on YouTube You can watch purchased 4K UHD-quality videos using the YouTube app on eligible smart TVs and Android TVs, or with a Chromecast Ultra. UHD playback requires a faster Internet connection than HD or SD videos, as YouTube needs to stream much more data.

Check the YouTube video’s resolution and the recommended speed needed to play the video. The table below shows the approximate speeds recommended to play each video resolution.

Videos you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.