Enjoying a Netflix movie while on a plane or in a location with poor reception is possible by downloading the movie for offline viewing. Learn how to download movies from Netflix with these simple steps and watch your favorite films whenever you like, even without an internet connection.
How to Download Movies and Shows on Netflix to Watch Offline
The following instructions should work for iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle Fire, Fire tablet, and Chromebook. Please note that downloading Netflix content to Windows-based machines is no longer supported.
Note that your ability to download titles from Netflix will depend on your plan. As of now:
- Plans with ads: can download up to 15 titles per month, with downloads resetting at the beginning of each calendar month.
- Ad-free plans: can have up to 100 active downloads at a time per device based on the number of devices included in your Netflix plan.
How to download a Netflix movie or show
Step 1: Make sure the Netflix app on your supported device is up to date.
Step 2: In the Netflix app, navigate to the show or movie you want to download.
Step 3: Select the Download icon attached to the show or movie you wish to watch.
