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How can I watch a movie horizontally on my iPhone?

I rented a movie but can only play it vertically on the iPhone which makes it very small. I want to play it horizontally for the full screen.

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Posted on Jan 11, 2019 8:20 AM

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Jan 11, 2019 8:27 AM in response to Piccolafortuna

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Jan 11, 2019 8:26 AM in response to Piccolafortuna

If the screen doesn't rotate on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jan 11, 2019 8:23 AM in response to Piccolafortuna

Make sure ur portrait orientation lock is off

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Jan 11, 2019 10:11 AM in response to SravanKrA

Thank you madhufromjamshedpur - that screenshot is exactly what I needed to help me. I’m a new iPhone user and got the movie for my granddaughter! Thank you!!!

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