Check your internet bandwidth for downloading movies
Bandwidth refers to the maximum speed at which files can be transferred from a personal computer to an internet server. Generally, if you have a high-speed internet connection, or about 700 kbps, you’ll have enough bandwidth to easily download videos from the web. With a slower internet connection you should still be able to download video, but be prepared to be patient.
Find space for your movie download
Downloaded movies will take up several gigabytes of space on your computer's hard drive. Make sure you have enough space on you computer or on an external hard drive to save the downloaded video file.
Choose a video download provider
Many web sites offer movies downloads. iTunes and Amazon are two of the biggest, and both offer new releases and classic movies. Other web sites offer niche films.
To watch your video download you'll probably have to install software. For example, you'll need iTunes or the Amazon Unbox Player to watch movies downloaded from those sites.
Be prepared to wait
Even with a high-speed internet connection, you'll have to wait on big movie downloads. Downloading a feature length film may take several hours.
