When I rent a movie, does my time start when I download it or purchase it?

Hey music.forever23,

Thanks for the question. You have 30 days from the time of rental to watch your movie. If you are having issues downloading the rental, please see the following resource:

iTunes: How to resume interrupted iTunes Store downloads

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1725

If your issues persist, please contact iTunes Store Support by reporting an issue with your purchase:

How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBooks Store purchase

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933

Additional Information:

iTunes Store: Movie rental frequently asked questions (FAQ)

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1657

Thanks,

Matt M.

Your 30 days starts from the time you purchase it. You have 24 hours to watch it if you play any part of the movie....even if you just play it for one second.