Video rental stores were businesses where customers could borrow movies and video games for a limited time. They offered a wide selection of titles on physical media, such as VHS tapes and DVDs. Customers would pay a fee to rent a movie, which they could return after watching. These stores were popular in the 1980s and 1990s, providing a social space for people to browse and discover new films. With the rise of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, video rental stores have largely declined, but some still operate, catering to niche markets and collectors.