Amazon.com

• You can get full movies and full CD's from Amazon.com.download image by michanolimit from Fotolia.com
  
  You can use Amazon.com for your legal downloads. The company provides both movies and music. For movies, check out Amazon's "Video On Demand." You have the option to watch the movies online or watch them on your TV. For those looking for music, Amazon.com has a whole section for mp3 downloads. You can get whole CD's or buy them one song at a time.
  
  

iTunes

• Apple's iTunes is another legal source for both movies and music.movie scene image by Nicemonkey from Fotolia.com
  
  If you own an iPod, chances are you've been to Apple's iTunes. It's another great source for both movies and music that you can download legally. Its store adds new material frequently and offers a wide selection. You will probably have to download iTunes software to use their site, though.
  
  

Netflix

• With Netflix you can download rental movies or get them on DVD to watch on your TV.luxury home movie theater image by Nikolay Okhitin from Fotolia.com
  
  While it doesn't have audio downloads, Netflix offers full movies for download as rentals. You can watch them on your computer or your TV. You can also rent your movies on DVD and have them mailed to your house. There is a monthly fee for this services and the downloads are rental only.
  
  

Public Domain and Other Free Movies and Music

• While you might not find the latest movies or biggest hit songs, there are free legal media downloads to be found.black audio player image by Alexander Potapov from Fotolia.com
  
  There are a number of movie sources and music sources on the web where you can get free legal downloads. Check your favorite entertainment magazines online. There is a good chance they will have some items for download. If you search for public domain movies, you will also find a lot of older movies that are legal to download and share. Check sites like garageband.com for legal music downloads.
  
  

Don't Risk Illegal Downloads

• Illegal downloads compromise the security of your computer.web button image by creative from Fotolia.com
  
  It's not worth the risk to download illegally. While the music industry has abandoned lawsuits against downloaders, there are other potential risks. Some sites and individuals offering free media files for download are actually using those files as gateways to your computer. They carry with them spyware and viruses that compromise your system's integrity and data. Legal downloads are available and safe. The sites listed here are just a few sources.