Movies and TV is a Windows program from Microsoft that provides a large selection of video content to rent or buy. You can watch new releases, classic films and independent movies. Additionally, there are tools for playing personal video files from the hard drive.

How it works

A Microsoft account is necessary for renting and purchasing online content. Supported payment methods include credit and debit cards as well as PayPal. It is worth mentioning that the service is not available in some countries.

Users can sort the catalog by genre, release date and popularity. Additionally, there is an option to search for specific titles. Movie rentals typically last for 48 hours.

Tools for downloading purchased content to a compatible device are provided. This way you are able to watch TV shows on the go or in areas with limited internet access.

Playback

Similar to VLC Media Player, there is support for subtitles and closed captions. Users can select their preferred language in the Settings menu. Moreover, it is possible to cast movies from the computer to a TV via a wide range of streaming devices like Roku, Chromecast and Apple TV.

Features

free to download and use;
allows you to rent or purchase movies and TV shows from an official source;
there is a massive collection of popular titles, including new releases and classic films;
it is possible to broadcast content to a TV through various streaming devices;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.