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Fandango at Home (formerly VUDU) has a rating of 1.4 stars from 362 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Fandango at Home (formerly VUDU) most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and digital copy problems. Fandango at Home (formerly VUDU) ranks 322nd among Movie sites.

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Thumbnail of user tylera26
Massachusetts
6 reviews
43 helpful votes
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February 15th, 2017

I have been using VUDU for a while now, I get blu-ray movies and redeem the digital codes, I purchase movies directly from them as well when there is a deal, and I like my UV accounts with them. The service is generally good.

However, their customer service is atrocious. I accidentally made a purchase because I wasn't properly prompted on their website whether or not I wanted to confirm my order. I notified VUDU immediately afterwards, I never touched the movies that were part of the bundle. It was an accident. I called them, it took about 15-20 minutes on hold then I got someone who seemed less than sure of themselves, but confident that I would get a refund. This was February 8th. I never heard back, never got a confirmation number for the call/dispute, etc. I called back on February 14th, again with a long wait, finally got through to someone, they said they would have to look into it, put me on hold for another 10 minutes.

Finally the rep came back on, they did apologize for the very long hold time, and they said that I would hear back sometime in the next 3-4 days, this was on top of the week I have already waited.

I then got a reply email from them today saying I was SOL.

Bottom line, I will continue to use VUDU for my blu-ray digital redemptions, but I will absolutely not be a customer of theirs in any other capacity. The buck stops here.

Date of experience: February 15, 2017

Thumbnail of user tw651
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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August 27th, 2020

I thought it was an awesome idea to be able to create a digital movie library you could view just about everywhere. However I have been dealing with VUDU for several years now and I have 51 movies or more that have been removed from my library. I have spoken with several reps, I have talked with a supervisor, I have even written the corporate office and sent the letter certified to insure it was received. I have not heard back from VUDU. I have verified through movies anywhere that the movies were pulled on VUDU'S side. When I spoke to a socalled manager he advised that the issue seems to stem from an issue with ultraviolet which some other customers have experienced the same issue, but since they never had an actual license with them it was nothing they were willing to do. UNBELIEVABLE! If ypou enter into a partnership with someone you are taking part of that responsibility! The fact that VUDU doesnt seem to care and is unwilling to refund my money or movies even though they can clearly see the movies were once there is crazy to me. I cant believe that they do business this way. And are currently getting away with it. Ive never had any other issues with VUDU, as a matter of fact I would always suggest to friends and family that they should open an account with them. I still use the app because even though I have 51 movies or more missing my I still have over 400 movies in my personal library. I am not giving up on this injustice though, I will continue to pursue even look at legal action until there is a resolution to this problem

Date of experience: August 27, 2020

Thumbnail of user shellyf19
Mexico
1 review
2 helpful votes
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February 20th, 2017

No help from those son of $#*!es! Cant watch 600gb I paid for!
Do not give them a cent! They turned me to torrent and hacking.
My life goal? DESTROY VUDU

Date of experience: February 20, 2017

Thumbnail of user morganr50
Oregon
1 review
3 helpful votes
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November 21st, 2018

This company has issues with it's app on Samsung TVs. Common errors in playback, distirted video and sound, sometimes parts of the movie are unplayable. They also do not recognize proper HDCP compliant computers and require your monitor be connected to PC by HDMI, even though DVI cables are also HDCP compliant. So, my advice to Samsung TV owners is: Only buy movies from Vudu that are part of MoviesAnywhere, so you can play them with the Amazon player, and NEVER rent from them.

Date of experience: November 21, 2018

Thumbnail of user jayj84
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 1st, 2017

BUYER BEWARE! VUDU PROMPTS YOU TO USE YOUR WALMART NAME/PASSWORD TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE VUDU SITE. ONCE IN, WALMART GIVES VUDU THE CREDIT CARD INFO YOU HAVE ON FILE. IF YOU CLICK ON ANYTHING IN VUDU YOU OWN IT! THERE IS NO CHECKOUT JUST A INSTANT CHARGE. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A VOICEMAIL. THESE SCUMBAGS ARE THIEVES! SAME MENTALITY AS ROBOCALLERS

Date of experience: April 1, 2017

Thumbnail of user lonnieb27
Kentucky
1 review
9 helpful votes
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September 15th, 2014

I bought Season 6, Sons of Anarchy. When we started to watch this there were promos and adds at the beginning of Episode 1. At the end of Episode 1 more adds, then after going all the way back to the beginning and getting on to episode 2, more adds. I ran thru the episodes and all contained adds at either beginning or end and some at both ends. I contacted VUDU customer service and requested a refund of the 19.99 for SD edition of SOA's. I was told they do not make refunds once you have watched some of the episodes. How else would I know the download contained all the adds? I am not going to pay for seasons of anything that contain adds or promos of anything. Having to go thru those at the start of a DVD is bad enough, but once past the start I am not burdened with others in the DVD's. One customer service response was that I could use fast forwad to speed through the adds and continue the stream. Duh, if I am going to have to speed through this stuff I will just record from TV and use the remote. What exactly is VUDU providing as a benefit for purchase from them? I will just go back to hard copy DVD, use a more reputable source like Amazon, who does refund if you are not satisfied, or set the old tivo to record all the wonderful tv carried adds and promos, then speed through them.

Date of experience: September 15, 2014

Thumbnail of user christophers320
Tennessee
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 4th, 2018

My internet connection is fine! 175 mpbps download 12 mpbs, yet VUDU can't stream for more than 15 secs without buffering. I never have these issues with Netflix.

Date of experience: July 4, 2018

Thumbnail of user megank87
Michigan
1 review
4 helpful votes
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February 7th, 2019

Had a prob Dec 26 and kept getting escalated. It is now 2/7 and I haven't heard from anyone in two weeks. Terrible customer service.

Date of experience: February 7, 2019

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Minnesota
1 review
6 helpful votes
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November 11th, 2018

Why would anyone want to participate in a relationship where the other person tells you right off, that they are dishonest? May they die soon.

Date of experience: November 11, 2018

Thumbnail of user shannonk18
New Jersey
1 review
5 helpful votes
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April 5th, 2016

It buffers every 5 damn seconds! This is the worst service I have ever experienced, and I am shocked they are even in existence!

Date of experience: April 5, 2016

Thumbnail of user thomasp295
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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December 29th, 2018

Movies only play halfway through then thy snag and won't finish the movie, meanwhile they send you ads to buy more expensive movies.

Date of experience: December 29, 2018

Thumbnail of user fredj62
Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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October 21st, 2017

Just got it. Cant connect. On hold with customer service
Worst experience with a steaming app Ive experienced.
They wont be around long.

Date of experience: October 21, 2017

Thumbnail of user billl80
Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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June 10th, 2016

I tried to pause and wait it out, but it buffers every 30 seconds. I'll not be using Vudu ever again. Terrible experience.

Date of experience: June 10, 2016

Thumbnail of user brittanyp98
Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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December 29th, 2019

Freezes and makes us watch 6 sets of ads. Very frustrating. Had to restart one movie multiple times and finally gave up.

Date of experience: December 29, 2019

Thumbnail of user davidn2272
Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 20th, 2023

Ive been trying to give money to these idiots what the $#*!! Hire more people that cant speak english motha $#*!ers

Date of experience: January 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user edb58
Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes
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August 7th, 2016

Vudu is a CRAP! Customer service is no help at all. Tried contacting them and they will not solve login issue,

Date of experience: August 7, 2016

Thumbnail of user tonyag8
Tennessee
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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May 2nd, 2015

I bought my movie at Walmart and set up my Vudu account. Although the movie was supposed to be instantly added to my account, it wasn't. I thought perhaps there was a code I needed to enter. I looked all over the inside and outside of the movie box, but found no code. Thinking the code must have been on the shrink wrap that I threw away, I contacted customer service by e-mail (the only way I found to contact them) and explained the situation. They not only asked for a copy of my receipt, they also wanted photos of the front and back of the movie box and a photo of the UPC. I gathered all that information and sent it in a reply to the e-mail.

A few days later, I received a e-mail from Vudu saying that since I hadn't responded in 96 hours, they were closing my case. What? I went to Vudu's site and found the original e-mail and my reply to it with the numerous attached photos. I sent a new e-mail asking Vudu to review my original ticket. I received a confirmation form letter saying they would respond to my e-mail promptly. That is the last I have heard from them. I am tired of trying to contact them, and I still don't have my movie on my account. I'm not going to bother with this service again.

Date of experience: May 2, 2015

Thumbnail of user alexb478
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 30th, 2019

Can't even sign up in chrome, login failed after finally signing up in firefox, the site is utter crap on a plate but what do you expect from walmart

Date of experience: July 30, 2019

Thumbnail of user becar1
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 2nd, 2023

Terrible service, they lie and cut your movie off even though it shows you had more time to watch it

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Date of experience: May 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user cristinam102
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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June 15th, 2020

You guys literally, SUCK. A one hour and some minute movie and I'm here 2 hours n. Horrible service.

Date of experience: June 15, 2020

Thumbnail of user viktorc9
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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August 1st, 2021

Takes an abnormally long time to load. I try signing in and nothing happens when I click the button.

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Date of experience: August 1, 2021

Thumbnail of user rogerg48
Michigan
29 reviews
153 helpful votes
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July 30th, 2021

Recently tested Logan and Terminator 3 between all my streaming services. Started with Logan because I had heard someone say Apple's streaming was better. The Itunes version was much crispier, brighter and colorful than the Vudu version. I played the opening scene on Vudu, played it again on Itunes, and then back. It was not my imagination.

I tested Terminator 3. I played the opening nuke explosion on my PC on Itunes. I noticed that the explosion sound was very defined and crisp compared to what I'd heard streaming Vudu for years. It was what I remembered from the theater and playing the DVD fifteen years ago. When I went to my TV and played it on Vudu, the sound was incredibly flat and lifeless. I thought that maybe it was my headphones that created the rumbling sound effect. Nope, when I turned on Itunes and Movies Anywhere, the nuke rumbled again.

Very disappointed. Have a large library on this site, some that isn't Movies Anywhere. I'll just have to buy the movies that aren't on the other services again when they're cheap. That's a shame.

Date of experience: July 30, 2021

Thumbnail of user johns1210
Washington
1 review
4 helpful votes
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March 17th, 2016

When I first signed up with VUDU it was with my x-box 360 and the service was great I really liked the convenience of watching digital movies. 100's of movies later and lots of money and now I have buffering issues. 8-10 minutes before it shuts off the movie on my x-box1,3 min. Max on the 360 and 4-6 minutes on my computer. I told this to VUDU customer service and their response was (of course) "unplug everything for 1 min and then restart and this will fix your problem". So for the 3rd time I tried this and still had the same problem. I notified them of the lack of success and they responded by sending me a link to an x-box one site where they were looking for a fix for people not being able to buy movies. Now since I can stream movies from 5 other sites without problems then my ISP is not the problem, my equipment is not the problem, and the bandwidth is not the problem which means the problem is on their end. As for the 5 star ratings on this site, (while they may be real) I would bet they are VUDU employees. I know when my service was great I went to VUDU to tell them. Not to a business review site.
I have also gone to their twitter page and commented -- no response, to their facebook page and commented and again no response.
If I had money for a lawyer I would be trying to sue them to return all of my money.

Date of experience: March 17, 2016

Thumbnail of user re5480
Louisiana
1 review
5 helpful votes
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July 5th, 2015

Bought the new Ninja Turtle Movie (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Comes with free digital copy through VUDU code. Went to my VUDU account entered the code and picked (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Went to watch movie on VUDU and it was the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie from the 80's I think. Not the 2014 version I bought. Contacted Vudu through my account and explained that this is not the movie I bought. They required pictures of the receipt, movie cover, Vudu code card and generic insert that is in every Vudu digital movie. Sent all of that ASAP. They replied that "they would look into it and get back to me in 3 business days". On the 5th business day they sent an email stating that the original movie was the one that was offered in the new 2014 box as digital. Total BS! Did not buy original, did not want original, pkg did not state original digital copy included, but rather that a digital copy of the 2014 movie I purchased was included. Simply LIP SERVICE on "we'll check into it" They just waited 5 days and then blew me off. I will be sure to look for any copy of any movie that I purchase from now on that does not include anything from VUDU. Simple fix would have been for them to take original movie from my account and add 2014 version that I paid for. Terrible Customer Support.

Date of experience: July 5, 2015

Thumbnail of user stacyc53
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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November 11th, 2017

I purchased the promotional offer of digital copy HDX on vudu 9/27/17 with sole purpose of recieving the copy and special tiara gift as it was advertised at the time. I waited for movie to be available in stores, then weeks for the movie/gift to be sent to me, nothing came. I sent an email to customer service on 10/27/17, but still did not get a response. I called customet service 11/11/17 and got MELISSA who repeatedly said the promotional offer had ended in June. My question was if it ended in June then why was it still being offered in September when I made my purchase. She told me to send in a screen shot of the offer then they would honor it... wtf... if I knew at the time I would have this problem, of course I would have taken a picture for evidence. She repeatedly said her team adviced her that the promotional offer expired in June... what happened to the customer is always right policy... I have been a customer for years and definitely am not trying to get something for free. If I make another promo offer purchase I will make sure to take a pic of the offer as proof, but reading some of these reviews, I am not sure if a problem did come up that it would be fixed correctly.

Date of experience: November 11, 2017

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