How to Rent Movies on Roku (Easy Steps)

Roku is a fantastic device for anyone looking for more affordable entertainment alternatives to replace their expensive cable equipment without sacrificing quality. My girlfriendMichelle and I spend our weekends watching movies on Roku even though we have Samsung smart tv at home.. 

Michelle decided that she wanted to watch the Notebook this weekend. Checking for the availability of the movie, I found out that it is indeed available on YouTube however I wasn’t sure if we could watch it on Roku. I wasn’t even sure whether we can rent movies on Roku in the first place.

I did some research and figured out a way to do just that. Michelle was elated but I was damn bored with  that romantic drama.

To rent movies on Roku, you will have to download third party apps that let’s you watch them for a small fee. There are free apps also but you will be limited by the selection.

So, if you want to find out how to rent movies on Roku, keep reading to find out what movies are on Roku and how your favorite Tech Superhero, AKA me, James figured out how to rent movies on Roku. 

How to Rent Movies on Roku?

So, upon doing a little research, I discovered that renting movies directly from Roku is impossible. To rent movies on Roku, you must first download one of the movie streaming apps compatible with Roku and use them to rent movies. So, for those asking how to watch new release movies on Roku, here are some apps you may download and test to discover which works best for you.

• Apple TV
• Red Box
• VUDU
• Prime Video
• Google Play Movies & TV
• ROW8

Here is a little more information on these apps to help you choose which one to try out first. 

Apple TV

Through Apple TV+, you can access and enjoy viewing premium Apple Originals movies and TV series. If you are looking for new movies to rent on Roku, you should try this app to stay updated on new releases like my Michelle and I do. The app enables you to rent the most recent releases reasonably.

However, don’t tell me I warned you because after you’ve used this app and experienced watching movies in the 4K HDR, you will not enjoy watching movies of lower quality.

The cost of renting a movie for a classic would be approximately $3, and for a recent release, you might have to spend $4, which is not bad considering the quality of the movies you will be able to watch. If you are having trouble figuring out what movie to watch, you can look through the huge library of movies on the app and find a movie that fits your interest.

We settled on this app as I am an ardent fan of everything Apple. Besides I was also able to watch Yellowstone on my roku with Apple Tv.

Red Box

Red Box TV is another great app for renting movies. A feature of this app that stood out to me was that you could add upcoming movie releases to your wish list, and the app lets you know when the movies are available to watch. 

Another lovely feature is that the Red Box TV app lets you stream the rental movie for 30 days after renting it. So, if you loved a movie so much that you want to repeat it, you can do that without having to pay the rental cost again. 

Moreover, Red Box is a slightly cheaper alternative to the Apple TV app as it lets users rent movies for as low as $1.99. So this app makes a great place to rent movies from for people who may be on a budget. 

Though I used Apple TV the last time, I will definitely give this a try in future since I really liked the 30 day streaming window.

VUDU

VUDU is another highly recommended app to rent movies on Roku. You can explore all kinds of movie genres on VUDU, such as horror, sci-fi, romantic comedy or thriller, etc. The app also stood out to me because it has something for everyone, so no matter what age group you are in, you will find something of interest on the app. 

Furthermore, the service lets you enjoy movies in multiple effects such as Dolby Vision, Dolby Atoms, or 4K UHD. You can rent your favorite movies on VUDU at different price levels starting from $3.99 and going up to $19.99, which is not that bad considering the different high-definition effects the app offers.  

Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is a popular streaming service that millions of people use worldwide. You can rely on Amazon Prime to provide excellent service when renting movies and enjoy your picks in 4k or HDR quality. You may watch award-winning prime originals and rent movies for as little as $2.99, with rates varying according to the quality of the movie you pick. 

Older movies available in SD may cost the cheapest, and the best part is that you may not even be able to tell the difference between them and HD quality. The best thing is that after renting the movie, you can watch it whenever you want for a month and stream it as many times as you like during the first 48 hours.

Google Play Movies & TV

Google Play Movies & TV allows users to watch movies and TV series from a wide selection. You can choose new movies to watch every day from different genres and titles, such as action thrillers, chick flicks, adventure, comedy, and drama. Each month, the app updates its library with new and recent releases, so you won’t have to worry about missing out on new releases.

The app will also propose popular movies that you might enjoy. The best thing is that you can rent movies for as little as $0.99 with this app. So, it is the ideal place if you wish to rent movies at low prices.

ROW8

I have included the ROW8 app on this list since it collaborates with industry titans like Disney. So, you know that you will find some of the most famous movies there. The latest releases are only $5.99 to rent on ROW8, while classics go from $2.99 to $3.99. 

The plus side is that if viewers are unhappy with the movie, they can switch to the next one within the first 30 minutes for free.

FAQs

Q1. What are the benefits of renting movies on Roku?

Answer – Many people ask me why I prefer renting movies on Roku to getting a full fledge subscription on an app. One of the reasons is that it costs much cheaper. Not every day in my busy schedule do I get the chance to watch a movie. So, renting a movie for individuals watching one or two movies per month is much more cost-effective. 

Conclusion

I hope I could answer your question regarding how to rent movies on Roku and that my advice was useful to you. So, what are you waiting for? Start finding new movies to rent on Roku to have a good time.

I recommend you try any of the apps mentioned above to rent movies and watch them alone or with your significant other.