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> I’ve been thinking for a while what would happen and how much money Hollywood could make if they charged $1 for a 1080p film and $2 for 4k, no DRM, just a file download.

Pretty much that model works well for Netflix.

I pay $10 or so a month. I don't watch 10 movies a month.

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You don't own the movies you watch on Netflix, though—that's the critical difference.

Why? I can only see it mattering with repeat viewings spaced out over a long period, and if you limit downloads multiple purchases would be likely.

Repeat viewing is a factor for cult or dear shows or movies, or when sequels come out (one may have partially or completely forgotten the original though the impressions are left).

An other one is viewing over long periods of time e.g. if you're not binging them, series with north of a hundred episodes can take a long time to watch in full even if they're complete, but using a service like Netflix the series may be dropped while you're halfway through watching it.

A use-case where it makes a big difference: bad internet. My internet is not fast, and not super-reliable, which is why I download TV and movies overnight so I can watch them without being at the mercy of the ADSL gods.

Why would you want to own a movie? Does it change your viewing experience?

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