Discount Movie Rentals
Discount Movie Rentals

Netflix      

Ratings

Inventory
Membership Features
Movie Arrival Time
Movie Information
Search Capabilities
Overall

Favorite Plan

  • 3 DVDs at a time
  • $16.99/month
  • unlimited per month
  • unlimited online hours

Inventory

Netflix is the largest online-based movie rental service in the world. They boast a collection of over 100,000 unique DVDs as well as over 12,000 movies that can be viewed instantly from your computer. It goes without saying that there is a vast range of movies to be seen. Netflix groups the films into 19 different genres. A more recent addition to the service also allows you to rent blu-ray and high definition DVDs.

Membership Features

There are no limits to how long you can keep a movie and there are never late fees. There are also no additional charges for shipping. When you receive a DVD from Netflix, you get a return envelope that covers the cost of postage. You may also set up a queue of movies so that when you return a DVD, a new one is sent without delay. If you like a movie, you can see if it's available among the selection of used movies for sale.

Movie Arrival Time

There are over 100 shipping locations within the United States that help to expedite DVD deliveries and returns. All movies are sent via first class mail and generally take only a single business day (or two) for delivery once the returned movie has been received at a processing center.

Movie Information

There are over two billion movie ratings on Netflix that help you decide what movie to rent. By simply rolling your mouse over a movie title, you're provided a basic synopsis, starring actors, director, genre, customer average rating, and a best guess rating for you.

Search Capabilities

There are numerous ways you can go about finding a good movie. You can search for a specific title to find a particular movie. You can also search for specific actors, directors, or genres (among other options) of movies. Netflix also provides a Top 100 list, Critics' Picks, Award Winners, and a compilation of "Movies You'll Love" based on past choices.

Summary

Netflix has nine different subscription plans that vary in price and function. The plans range from $4.99/month to $47.99/month depending on your needs. Plans range from just one DVD at-a-time all the way up to eight. Netflix offers a two-week free trial in which you can get acquainted with the service. With the largest selection of DVDs, speedy shipping, and the only service that allows online downloading of movies, Netflix is a premier online rental service.

Available plans

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$4.99/month, 1 DVD at-a-time, only 2 per month (2 online hours)

$8.99/month, 1 DVD-at-a-time, unlimited per month (unlimited online hours)

$13.99/month, 2 DVDs at-a-time, unlimited per month (unlimited online hours)

$16.99/month, 3 DVDs at-a-time, unlimited per month (unlimited online hours)

$23.99/month, 4 DVDs at-a-time, unlimited per month (unlimited online hours)

$29.99/month, 5 DVDs at-a-time, unlimited per month (unlimited online hours)

$35.99/month, 6 DVDs at-a-time, unlimited per month (unlimited online hours)

$41.99/month, 7 DVDs at-a-time, unlimited per month (unlimited online hours)

$47.99/month, 8 DVDs at-a-time, unlimited per month (unlimited online hours)