If you want to watch a Netflix movie while on a plane or in an area with poor reception, you can download the movie for offline viewing. This simple process allows you to enjoy your favourite content without worrying about finding Wi-Fi. Below, we list out quick and easy steps to download movies or series from Netflix.
How To Download Movies And Series From Netflix
Please note that the ability to download content from Netflix is subject to your subscription plan. As of now, here are the specifics:
- Standard plans with ads allow for downloading up to 15 titles per month across two devices. This download quota refreshes at the start of each calendar month.
- Standard plans permit downloads on two devices.
- Premium plans enable downloads on up to six devices.
Steps To Download Movies And Series From Netflix
As per Netflix's official website, here's how to download a movie or series:
- Step 1: Ensure your Netflix (documentaries on netflix) app is updated to the latest version.
- Step 2: Find the movie or series you wish to download.
- Step 3: Choose the movie or series and select the download option.
- - For movies, click on the download icon.
- - For TV shows, click on the download button next to each episode you want to download.
- Step 4: Once downloaded, all Netflix content will be accessible in the Downloads section. On mobile devices, tap the Downloads menu, while on Windows, click the Menu button in the top-left corner of the application.

To download TV shows or movies, ensure you have one of these devices with the latest version of the Netflix app installed:
- Android phone or tablet
- iPhone or iPad
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer
- Amazon Fire tablet
- Google Chromebook
Is There A Limit To What You Can Download On Netflix?
While not all content on Netflix is available for download, the platform has made it convenient to find downloadable titles by organising them into a dedicated section called ‘Available for Download.’ This section can be easily accessed among other genre options, appearing as a sub-menu when you select TV Shows or Movies. If you're searching for a specific title, you'll recognise its availability for download by the presence of a Download icon—a downward arrow with a horizontal line beneath it.
However, there are certain restrictions on how many times you can download certain titles and the duration for which you can watch them. For instance, you cannot download the same episode of Bridgerton more than three times within a single billing cycle. Additionally, each downloaded title must be watched within a month of download to avoid expiration for offline viewing.
Not all titles offer such flexibility. Occasionally, you may encounter movies or shows that can only be downloaded once due to Netflix's licencing agreements with the networks that own them. These titles typically expire after a week if left unwatched and usually disappear 48 hours after you initiate playback.
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