Anyone who sells, acquires, copies or distributes copyrighted materials without permission is called a pirate.  Downloading a movie without paying for it is no different than walking into a store and stealing a DVD off the shelf.  Motion Picture Piracy is committed in many ways, including via the Internet through downloadable files, selling pirated DVDs on the street or capturing and redistributing live broadcasts or performances without a license on the Internet.  Downloading movies and music without the authorization of copyright holders is a growing international problem that presents serious challenges for the movie industry and has serious legal consequences. 

People often download movies on the Internet because they believe they are anonymous and will not be held responsible for their actions.  They are wrong.  The illegal downloading and swapping of movie files is a serious crime.  Pirates and their affiliates can and will be tracked for engaging in Internet piracy.