How to Get Movie Results on Spotlight Search for Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

   It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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   Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

   , It's in the upper-right of the preferences window.
   
   If you don't see all of the System Preferences icons, click on ⋮⋮⋮⋮ in the top bar of the dialog box. ,, It's listed alphabetically in the "Search Results" pane.
   
   Make sure it's blue and displaying a checkmark. , It's the black magnifying glass on the menu bar in the upper-right corner of your screen. , Results will appear in the left pane as you type. , It should appear under the "Movies" subheading in the left pane of the dialog box.
   
   If your Mac is set to U.K.
   
   English, the heading will be "Films."
   
   Spotlight will display information about the movie, such as showtimes, rating and cast, in the right pane of the dialog box.
   
   To purchase tickets online, click on a displayed showtime.
   
   This will launch Fandango in your default web browser.
   
   To purchase or reserve a digital copy of the movie from iTunes, click on the Pre-Order/Buy from iTunes button at the top of the right pane.
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   Step 3: Click on Spotlight.

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   Step 4: Click on Search Results.

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   Step 5: Check the box next to "Movies."

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   Step 6: Click on the Spotlight icon.

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   Step 7: Type the title of a movie into the search bar.

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   Step 8: Click on the movie title.

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   Step 9: Scroll down to review information about the movie.

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