Amazon Instant Video

The Amazon Instant Video store has thousands of high-quality TV shows, movies, and more to buy or rent. We provide many different options for enjoying your videos so you can choose the option that works best for you. We also offer top movies and TV shows in HD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I watch videos on my Chrome browser in Linux?

The Flash Player Plugin in Chrome removed support for Digital Rights Management (DRM) in Linux as part of the upgrade from 11.3 to 11.4. This upgrade was bundled with the latest Chrome 22 update for Linux. If you applied the Chrome update, you are no longer able to watch DRM-protected content, such as movies and TV episodes. Trailers are unaffected as they do not use DRM. To get around this issue, you can use a different browser, such as Firefox. For information on Chrome and the Flash Player plug-in, see: https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=108086.

What's the difference between Prime Instant Video and Amazon Instant Video?

Amazon Instant Video titles are available to rent or buy from the Amazon Instant Video store. Prime Instant Video titles provide unlimited streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows at no additional cost with a paid annual Amazon Prime membership.

Not all videos available in the Amazon Instant Video store are available in the Prime Instant Video catalog.

My video isn't in my Video Library.

If your video isn't located in Your Video Library, check Your Digital Orders to verify the order has completed successfully. Please also be sure you're logged in with the same email address and password used to purchase your video.

What's the difference between streaming and downloading?

Streaming Amazon Instant Video allows you to watch a video through your web browser or compatible Internet connected TV, Blu-ray player or set-top-box. Downloading an Amazon Instant Video allows you to watch a video on your Kindle Fire or PC computer without an Internet connection.

Learn more: Download the Amazon Unbox Video Player | Downloading to Kindle Fire

How can I download a video?

We recommend streaming Amazon Instant Video titles so you can watch your video immediately. To download an Amazon Instant Video to Kindle Fire, click Download after purchase and your video will be stored in your device Library. You can also download videos you own from Your Video Library at any time.

Learn more: Download the Amazon Unbox Video Player | About Downloading Videos to Your TIVO DVR

Can I return Amazon Instant Video content?

Amazon Instant Video content is not returnable after purchase. If you're having difficulty accessing, watching, or downloading your video after purchase, please contact us.