How to Rent and Return a Redbox Movie

Watch DVD movies from Redbox.

Redbox is a movie rental copy with more than 27,000 kiosks around the country set up for you to rent and return DVDs and Blue-ray discs. The kiosks are described by the company as "an automated video rental store contained in 12 square feet of retail space."

Things You'll Need

• Movie Choice
• Internet (when needed)

Instructions

1. Go to redbox.com. On the website, you can find the closest Redbox and what movies are available at that location. Type in your location and click the red "Search" button. You can then click "Browse" to see what's available at any of the locations that appear.

2. Put a movie on hold through the website. Click "Rent" under the movie you want to see. Look over the pricing -- movies are $1 plus tax -- then click "Continue." You will need to create an account and put in a credit or debit card number and use that same card to pick up the movie. You aren't required to reserve online, but it will guarantee your selection is available when you go the Redbox location.

3. Go to a machine and rent a movie. Press "Rent a Movie" and it will show you all the movies in that machine. When you decide on a movie, press "Checkout." Swipe your card and put in the zip code of the billing address.

4. When returning the movie, press "Return a Movie." Make sure that the movie is put in the correct way. Wait until the screen says "Movie has been successfully returned." You can return a movie at any Redbox.

References

• Redbox: Find a Redbox Location