Is it ethical to download a movie 'after' you've seen it in movie hall?

I would love to download classic films mostly would be old films. Yeah if I go by your description, I would consider it as ethical. But sharing the film to others who hadn't contributed to the film collection seems unethical. OK I have a little doubt here. Lots of films are releasing in a year and for a people point of view they can't watch all of them in theater considering he/she is a movie buff. What can they do? Even if they managed to watch some films in theater they can't watch all good films because of financial limitations . What's your take on this? If my view seems wrong please notify me so that I may delete the post or moderators can do it.

It is of course not ethical, by downloading movies we are knowingly or unknowingly promoting piracy

If we are downloading the movie for self- entertainment purpose then it is perfectly ethical. However if our motive is to promote piracy, then this activity becomes morally questionable.

Kaustubh KatdareI was wondering if it'd be ethical to download a movie to watch it on your phone, laptop or tablet 'after' you've paid your dues - and have watched it in the movie theatre

Basically when we are downloading a movie, we are paying for the internet connection that we are making use of. This amount also includes a share meant for the site that is hosting the movie. So we are not doing injustice to people who have contributed to film production by downloading it.

On the contrary we are helping them financially.

Downloading movies which are not permitted (say copy righted ) by their actual owners is not ethical. Its against law, and is it ethical if we go against law??