Building a digital movie collection legally without spending a fortune is totally doable if you know where to look. Here are some of the best methods:
1. Redeem Digital Copies from Physical Discs
- Many Blu-rays and DVDs come with a digital copy code. If you’re buying movies, look for these editions to get both the physical and digital versions.
- Services like Movies Anywhere let you link your accounts (Vudu, Amazon, Google Play, Apple, etc.), so your digital purchases sync across platforms.
2. Buy Movies on Sale
- Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, and Microsoft Store often have sales where movies drop to $5 or less.
- Humble Bundle sometimes offers digital movie bundles at a fraction of their retail price.
- Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Prime Day are great times to snag digital movies on the cheap.
3. Free Digital Movie Offers
- Vudu’s “Movies on Us” and Tubi, Pluto TV, and Crackle offer a rotating selection of free movies (ad-supported).
- Peacock, Roku Channel, and Freevee also provide free digital movies legally.
4. Use Streaming Services with Offline Viewing
- If you have subscriptions like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or HBO Max, you can download movies for offline viewing. While not “owning” the movies, it’s a legal way to build a temporary collection.
- Library Apps like Kanopy and Hoopla (if your library participates) let you stream or temporarily download movies for free.
5. Digital Movie Bundles & Subscriptions
- Paramount+ and MGM+ sometimes include digital downloads with their subscriptions.
- Disney Movie Club offers deals where you can get digital movies at a discount.
- Amazon Prime Channels sometimes give free digital movies to subscribers.
6. Use Rewards Programs
- Microsoft Rewards: Earn points by using Bing searches and redeem them for free digital movies.
- Google Opinion Rewards: Answer short surveys and use the credits to buy movies.
- Fandango VIP+: Buy tickets and earn credit towards digital movies.
7. Buy & Sell Used Digital Movie Codes
- Websites like Reddit’s r/DigitalCodeSELL, eBay, and MyDigitalMovies.com sell legit movie codes for cheap. Just make sure you’re buying from reputable sellers.
By combining these strategies, you can legally build an impressive digital movie collection without breaking the bank!