Running Movies on Ubuntu 12.04

[jimw]

I am about to borrow a movie on DVD from our local library, and would like to know what I need in terms of apps, etc. to run it on my machine (Ubuntu 12.04).

Thanks

JimW

[carl4926]

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/PlayingDVDs

[3rdalbum]

You will need to use VLC media player, as the default Totem Movie Player is not sufficient.

Depending on the disc, you might need a decryption library. The Ubuntu help document or the page mentioned above will explain how to install it easily.

[mastablasta]

also VLC seems to open and play DVDs nicely