How to Download a Movie from Netflix

However, Netflix has a problem when users download movies, and that is that the downloaded files cannot be played locally.
When users try to download a movie on Netflix, they come across the error Downloaded files are movies and can’t be played locally.
So, when users download a movie from Netflix and play it, they come across an error message saying that the movie cannot be played because it is a movie.
Users are unable to watch movies that they have downloaded on Netflix, but that can be fixed.

Users have complained that they cannot download movies from Netflix.
Many Netflix users reported that they enjoy the streaming feature but prefer offline viewing.
The download feature is only available for selected titles, and not all movies are eligible.

Temporarily disable your antivirus

In Windows 10, click the Start button, type security, and select Windows Security.
Double-click Windows Security to open the window shown directly below.
Select the Antivirus tab on the window, and click the Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off button.
Select the Disable Windows Defender Firewall option on the window that opens.
Then, press the OK button.

Temporarily disable your firewall

Open the Windows Security app -> click on the Firewall settings button.
Click on Turn off Windows Defender Firewall, and select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended).