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How to Redeem an iTunes or Apple TV Movie Code

Apple sells movies through the Apple TV app (formerly iTunes). A movie code is redeemed the same way as an Apple gift card and the movie is added to your purchases permanently. Here is where the redeem option lives on each device.

iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the App Store, tap your picture in the top right, then Redeem Gift Card or Code.
  2. Tap Enter Code Manually, type the code, and tap Redeem.
  3. Open the Apple TV app; the movie is in your Library.

Mac or Windows

  1. Open the Apple TV app (or iTunes on older versions of Windows).
  2. From the Account menu choose Redeem Gift Card or Code, sign in, enter the code.

Apple TV box or smart TV app

The TV apps cannot redeem codes. Redeem on a phone, computer or at apple.com/redeem with the same Apple ID, then the movie appears in the Library tab on every device.

Rules that trip people up

  • Your Apple ID must be set to the United States store. Codes will not redeem on any other country's store.
  • Codes are case-sensitive on Apple. Enter them exactly as sent.
  • A movie code cannot be used for credit or for other titles; it unlocks the one movie.

HD, 4K and Movies Anywhere on Apple

Apple treats every movie as a single purchase and plays the best version your device supports. Buy an HD code for a title Apple offers in 4K, and it plays in 4K with Dolby Vision on a 4K Apple TV or compatible smart TV. That is why iTunes HD codes are such good value.

Codes labelled "via Movies Anywhere" can be redeemed on Apple or at moviesanywhere.com. Redeem at Movies Anywhere with Apple connected and the film appears on Apple TV plus Vudu, Amazon and Google Play. Disney titles redeemed through Movies Anywhere show as HD on Apple; Disney iTunes 4K codes, sold separately, redeem in Apple directly for 4K. Details are in the 4K vs HD guide.

If the code will not redeem

  • Confirm the store country under your Apple ID settings.
  • Try apple.com/redeem in a browser if an app rejects it.
  • If Apple reports the code as already used, email support with your order number for a replacement or refund.

Frequently asked questions

Can I watch Apple purchases on a non-Apple TV?

Yes. The Apple TV app runs on Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, PlayStation, Xbox and most smart TVs.

Can I download the movie?

Yes, on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows for offline viewing.

Do Apple movie purchases expire?

No.

Shop iTunes HD codes or iTunes 4K codes.