# \#rentals **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/rentals/200.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Cannot play rented movie](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-play-rented-movie/940979)
**Author:** [@hundred17](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hundred17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-play-rented-movie/940979 "2026-08-12T22:00:29Z")
I’m having an issue that sounds similar to what is reported here. I rented a Movie yesterday on my phone. Then I go to the Plex app on my TV (a Sony TV with Plex installed on the native Google TV OS on the TV itself). I… --- ## [Unable to play movie rental on multiple devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-play-movie-rental-on-multiple-devices/941246)
**Author:** [@CalMlynarczyk](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CalMlynarczyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-play-movie-rental-on-multiple-devices/941246 "2026-08-02T16:47:44Z")
Hello, I have experienced this issue multiple times now with a few different movies, so I wanted to post this information here for others’ awareness. I have had a few movies that I rented through the Plex service that … --- ## [Plex Web Client with Vivaldi Browser can't load rental page](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-web-client-with-vivaldi-browser-cant-load-rental-page/940784)
**Author:** [@cyberbillp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cyberbillp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-web-client-with-vivaldi-browser-cant-load-rental-page/940784 "2026-07-19T22:18:53Z")
Server Version#: Web Player Version#: Current Web Client Why can’t Vivaldi load the rental page? It works in Brave just fine. --- ## [Threshold jessie diggins](https://forums.plex.tv/t/threshold-jessie-diggins/940117)
**Author:** [@andr5103](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andr5103)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/threshold-jessie-diggins/940117 "2026-06-29T07:54:35Z")
Hi there, does anybody manage to watch threshold jessie diggins documentary from italy through this Plex serveice? I’m hew abou it. Thanks --- ## [Can’t play purchased movies on mobile](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-t-play-purchased-movies-on-mobile/939851)
**Author:** [@sy4hv](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sy4hv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-t-play-purchased-movies-on-mobile/939851 "2026-06-19T21:15:57Z")
I’ve purchased two movies from Plex. I’ve watched one of them on my Apple TV and that was fine. Today I went to watch the other using the Plex app on my Android phone and the movie is tagged with the Purchased icon but … --- ## [Hdr vod](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdr-vod/936730)
**Author:** [@hi\_phi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hi_phi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdr-vod/936730 "2026-02-27T16:57:49Z")
Hello! One of my way to support Plex is by renting movies. Are there any plans to add HDR content on demand? I mean… even fake HDR (8-bit only) would be neat… :sweat\_smile: --- ## [Video rental failed - can't contact billing for help](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-rental-failed-cant-contact-billing-for-help/936520)
**Author:** [@rayt242](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rayt242)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-rental-failed-cant-contact-billing-for-help/936520 "2026-02-19T22:01:27Z")
Hi there - I purchased a rental the other day but it resulted in an error. I find out later that I’ve been charged and now it is showing up. All help points to going to https://www.plex.tv/contact/?option=billing-issues#… --- ## [Cannot play rented movies on Android TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-play-rented-movies-on-android-tv/935035)
**Author:** [@bwin3](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bwin3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-play-rented-movies-on-android-tv/935035 "2026-01-02T16:21:30Z")
For the second time I tried renting a movie through Plex (using browser). Then I try to play back using Plex app on Android TV (Sony Bravia). Get error “an error occurred while attempting to play this video.” There’s not… --- ## [Movie Rental not streaming on multiple platforms](https://forums.plex.tv/t/movie-rental-not-streaming-on-multiple-platforms/934839)
**Author:** [@car7812](https://forums.plex.tv/u/car7812)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/movie-rental-not-streaming-on-multiple-platforms/934839 "2025-12-27T11:14:52Z")
I am new the plex platform. I wanted to try and support renting a movie not through the major apps. I’ve was able to rent the movie (rented through the browser to hopefully help plex avoid the apple tax). When I went to … --- ## [A movie I have already rented](https://forums.plex.tv/t/a-movie-i-have-already-rented/933584)
**Author:** [@warddew](https://forums.plex.tv/u/warddew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/a-movie-i-have-already-rented/933584 "2025-11-17T10:29:30Z")
I’m sure nothing is correct that I chose for a tag or anything, so I apologize. However, I rented a movie a few days ago, and never opened it. It said I had 30 days to watch it, or 48 hours once i started it. I can’t fin… --- ## [My rented movie is not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/my-rented-movie-is-not-working/933474)
**Author:** [@kobisigler](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kobisigler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/my-rented-movie-is-not-working/933474 "2025-11-13T19:54:00Z")
I rented a movie andbit does not work. What shall I do? --- ## [Cant stream rented movie](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-stream-rented-movie/933218)
**Author:** [@ngocnguyen847](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ngocnguyen847)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-stream-rented-movie/933218 "2025-11-05T18:11:28Z")
Says resource unavailable? --- ## [Purchased movie will not play and now it has disappeared](https://forums.plex.tv/t/purchased-movie-will-not-play-and-now-it-has-disappeared/931906)
**Author:** [@wildc474](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wildc474)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/purchased-movie-will-not-play-and-now-it-has-disappeared/931906 "2025-09-29T00:20:09Z")
I am totally new to Plex. I have the app downloaded and have successfully watched some live TV. I purchased the movie The Fellowship of the Ring, and it was visible at the top of my Home Screen. I clicked on watch now a… --- ## [Does anyone agree?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/does-anyone-agree/907141)
**Author:** [@fallingdownthestairsalldayjose](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fallingdownthestairsalldayjose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/does-anyone-agree/907141 "2025-02-27T23:18:31Z")
I typically don’t join these forums. The same way I don’t use Facebook or any other social media app. The only reason I’m here is because I’ve contacted Plex customer service and they have not responded. I rented the mo… --- ## [Can't Play Rental on My Laptop](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-play-rental-on-my-laptop/903035)
**Author:** [@annamartinez429](https://forums.plex.tv/u/annamartinez429)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-play-rental-on-my-laptop/903035 "2025-01-22T17:38:54Z")
Server Version#: 131.0.6778.241 (Official Build) (64-bit) Player Version#: 10.24.1.2319 \ I have Plex on my Chromebo… --- ## [New to plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-to-plex/900078)
**Author:** [@scottterry840](https://forums.plex.tv/u/scottterry840)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-to-plex/900078 "2024-12-30T07:14:08Z")
I can play a rental movie on Plex on my TV but not my iPhone or tablet. Get a s3016 error code. Cant play a trailer to see what the movie is about and support is almost non existence except for a email that said you ca… --- ## [Searching for a title I own shows the Plex rental entry and not mine](https://forums.plex.tv/t/searching-for-a-title-i-own-shows-the-plex-rental-entry-and-not-mine/899546)
**Author:** [@darthfester1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/darthfester1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/searching-for-a-title-i-own-shows-the-plex-rental-entry-and-not-mine/899546 "2024-12-21T19:26:50Z")
Hi, I own a movie. I’ve watched it a few times from my Plex server before. Lately I’ve searched for it from the main Plex screen and the search results show only the version that Plex rents (from Movies & Shows on Plex)… --- ## [Video I rented not working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-i-rented-not-working/894651)
**Author:** [@JermSam9395](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JermSam9395)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-i-rented-not-working/894651 "2024-11-06T14:05:16Z")
I rented Joker 2 and this alert keeps happening and I don’t have stereo equipment to my tv and the app is on my tv so idk what to do about hdmi connection Playback Stopped We’ve detected an HDCP issue that’s preventing… --- ## [About the Online Media Sources category](https://forums.plex.tv/t/about-the-online-media-sources-category/315325)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/about-the-online-media-sources-category/315325 "2018-10-03T12:54:25Z")
Free streaming: Movies & Shows, live TV channels, rentals --- ## [Linux Client Rentals Is Broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-client-rentals-is-broken/883070)
**Author:** [@cyberbillp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cyberbillp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-client-rentals-is-broken/883070 "2024-07-20T16:57:25Z")
Tried to search for a rental and the only thing I get is: Not found We’re having trouble finding this page. It might have been deleted Linux Client Version 1.97.2.190-ca5000d0 --- ## [Disable Rentals](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-rentals/868780)
**Author:** [@tbenoit](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tbenoit)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-rentals/868780 "2024-04-10T21:08:02Z")
Besides completely disabling Online Media Sources, which I have now done to avoid being charged, is there a way to disable Rentals but keep Online Media Sources enabled? --- ## [Can't rent movies from US territories?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-rent-movies-from-us-territories/868650)
**Author:** [@ecr80](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ecr80)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-rent-movies-from-us-territories/868650 "2024-02-09T12:12:37Z")
So wanted to browse the Movie Rental Catalog from Plex web but not seeing the option, which makes me think that you didn’t consider USA territories on the launch??