System protected movie

I purchased a few movies on AppleTV+ and I can't play them on my computer, iPad or on my TV. I'm getting the message "This system cannot play this protected movie.". Please advise!


Posted on Mar 6, 2023 06:54 AM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2023 10:53 AM

Apple TV+ is a subscription service. This catalog doesn’t have purchasable movies.

Buy-movies are from the (iTunes) Store, which is different from Apple TV+.


  • Downloaded movie files from the iTunes Store can be played on the device on which they were downloaded. The files are not transferable to other devices. For downloads, you will have to get a fresh copy for each device. This does not apply to streaming.
  • Movies from content providers such as Apple have DRM protection, and are tied to a specific Apple ID account. These files are not playable through other accounts.
  • Downloaded files from subscription services (such as Apple TV+) are valid for a limited time (30 days mostly), and will expire when no longer subscribed. They are not purchases to keep.


Download and stream shows, movies, and events from Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, and Apple TV channels - Apple Support

Buy movies and TV shows from the Apple TV app - Apple Support

Rent movies from the Apple TV app - Apple Support

(Re)download TV shows and movies that you purchased - Apple Support


About Apple TV+ - Apple

Apple Originals - Apple TV+ Press

List of Apple TV+ original programming (episodic/series) - Wikipedia

List of Apple TV+ original films - Wikipedia

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Mar 6, 2023 10:53 AM in response to Mtl288

Apple TV+ is a subscription service. This catalog doesn’t have purchasable movies.

Buy-movies are from the (iTunes) Store, which is different from Apple TV+.


  • Downloaded movie files from the iTunes Store can be played on the device on which they were downloaded. The files are not transferable to other devices. For downloads, you will have to get a fresh copy for each device. This does not apply to streaming.
  • Movies from content providers such as Apple have DRM protection, and are tied to a specific Apple ID account. These files are not playable through other accounts.
  • Downloaded files from subscription services (such as Apple TV+) are valid for a limited time (30 days mostly), and will expire when no longer subscribed. They are not purchases to keep.


Download and stream shows, movies, and events from Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, and Apple TV channels - Apple Support

Buy movies and TV shows from the Apple TV app - Apple Support

Rent movies from the Apple TV app - Apple Support

(Re)download TV shows and movies that you purchased - Apple Support


About Apple TV+ - Apple

Apple Originals - Apple TV+ Press

List of Apple TV+ original programming (episodic/series) - Wikipedia

List of Apple TV+ original films - Wikipedia

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