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Plex has launched a movie rental store in the US, but it is limited to 1080p resolution and 5.1 surround, and many popular titles are missing

11-Feb-2024
Plex has launched a movie rental store in the US, but it is limited to 1080p resolution and 5.1 surround, and many popular titles are missing

By CE Critic - Buy Better Tech

Table of Contents

  • Plex Launches U.S.-only Movie Rental Store
  • Rental Specifications and Limitations
  • Content Availability
  • Pricing
  • How to Rent Movies on Plex
  • Technical Considerations

Plex Launches U.S.-only Movie Rental Store

Streaming media platform Plex has debuted a dedicated movie rental service, currently available exclusively to U.S. customers. The service allows users to rent titles from major studios without the need for third-party stores or subscriptions.

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Rental Specifications and Limitations

  • Rental vs Purchase: Plex currently only offers movie rentals, not purchases.
  • Start Window: Users have 30 days to begin watching a rented movie.
  • Viewing Window: Once started, a rented movie can be watched repeatedly within a 48-hour window.
  • Resolution: Movie rentals are capped at 1080p resolution.
  • Surround Sound: Maximum supported audio is 5.1 surround sound.

Content Availability

Plex's movie rental catalog includes recent releases and older titles from studios such as:

  • Warner Bros.
  • Paramount
  • MGM
  • Lionsgate
  • A24

However, there are notable absences:

  • No movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Lucasfilm studios are available.
  • Several popular titles within supported studios' catalogs are missing (e.g., Christopher Nolan films, Dune).

Pricing

  • Movies start at $3.99 per rental.
  • New releases can cost up to $20.99 (potentially higher than competitors like Apple TV).

Rental Screen Shots

How to Rent Movies on Plex

  1. Supported Platforms: Users can rent via web browser, Android TV, Roku, select Smart TVs, PlayStation, and Xbox.
  2. Apple Restrictions: Renting directly on Apple TV or Fire TV is not supported. However, renting via other platforms allows playback on Apple/Fire TV devices using the Plex app.

Technical Considerations

  • Geo-restriction: Movie rentals are limited to the U.S. at this time.
  • Future Expansion: Plex has not announced immediate plans for international rollout or the addition of TV show rentals.

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