Google’s online movie rental business opens its doors in Canada

Google‘s YouTube has brought its online movie rental business north of the border. Without much fanfare, Google quietly opened its doors to the Canadian rental market late Wednesday with offers to stream movies for $4 or $5 each. There’s also a selection of free movies available to watch. Films run with pre-roll ads and several […]

Google‘s YouTube has brought its online movie rental business north of the border.

Without much fanfare, Google quietly opened its doors to the Canadian rental market late Wednesday with offers to stream movies for $4 or $5 each.

There’s also a selection of free movies available to watch.

Films run with pre-roll ads and several have video ads interspersed throughout.

Some of the newer releases on offer include Arthur, Battle of Los Angeles, The Adjustment Bureau and Just Go With It.

The viewing window lasts for 48 hours, although users have 30 days after paying for the rental to start the clock.

YouTube launched the service in the U.S. In May.

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