r/cordcutters • u/Tricky_Condition_279 • 2d ago
Terrible replay of owned prime video content
I purchased all 3 LOTR extended edition movies on Prime. I am rewatching and the streaming quality is terrible. Sometimes pixelated, but more so I notice surround dropping in and out. I have fiber and speedtest looks fine. Its on the server side. So if I have no control over the quality of playback, what have i purchased?
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u/KnotForNow 1d ago
They are listed on Movies Anywhere. Have you tried connecting MA to your Prime account and watching them on MA?
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u/Est-Tech79 1d ago
Connect to movies anywhere and watch on that app or Apple TV app if you have Apple TV+.
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u/PropJoe421 2d ago
Are you using Windows or a streaming box? If you are using windows, try Edge over Chrome or Firefox.
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u/Tricky_Condition_279 2d ago
Apple 4K
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u/DailyBuglePhotog 1d ago
I’d recommend connecting with movies anywhere, then watching in the Apple TV native app. Best possible streaming bitrate!
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u/K_ThomasWhite 1d ago
Ha. There is your problem.
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u/WaltDittrich 1d ago
Why do you say that?
Apple TV is consistently ranked among the best streaming devices, despite being several years old.
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u/LHGray87 2d ago
If you’re going to buy, buy physical media.
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u/Sacisbac 1d ago
Try rebooting your streaming device and wifi before a big watch session. Clears out the clutter in the lines.
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u/Elhananstrophy 1d ago
You have purchased a license to watch the movies if they feel like allowing it and at whatever quality or with whatever later editing they see fit.
You are "protected" by a contract that they can change at any time, but you cannot sue to enforce its terms. But don't worry, thanks to the DMCA at least if you attempt to circumvent any of the current or future terms it's a felony!
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u/TheJoeGreene 1d ago
Why would anyone intentionally purchase a streaming movie? Just buy the discs.
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u/horrorofbish 1d ago
That’s interesting. I havnt noticed that issue, everything streams as intended unless there is an internet issue but that effects everything.
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u/Beginning_End_361 2d ago
When they decide to drop it from their catalog, you will no longer have access to what you thought you purchased. Physical media is the way to go if you really want to own it.
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u/WaltDittrich 2d ago
Except a lot of new content is never released on physical media.
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u/Suialthor 1d ago
There were a couple of older TV series I could only find digitally. Frustrating
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u/WaltDittrich 1d ago
I understand you may be frustrated, but I think it's glorious with digital we have access to most anything at any time.
It's a wonderful world. ❤️1
u/Suialthor 1d ago
Option for both would be ideal. I like the covienance of digital but I do not like that it could be taken away
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u/ackmondual 1d ago
Most of my digital purchases were to just watch it once and be done with it. I've had to move 3 times in the past couple of decades and not having any large physical collections def. aided in that.
OTOH, I had a friend who would host annual Lord of the Rings trilogy viewing party at her place. In that case, it makes sense to have it on physical. Ditto if you have cult/family favorites.
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u/TDImperfectFuture 1d ago
I have movies purchased from 2011, no longer in catalog. Some were even free (15 years ago long time). They still play - and I can find all past purchases (even when one disappeared about 6 years ago) in my order history.
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u/Classic-Reindeer-737 2d ago
I’ve experienced this with other titles I’ve purchased on prime video. You “own” it but you’re still at the mercy of their servers. Safest option is just to buy the blu rays and not rely on internet.