The hardware looks fine for playing movies. If Windows does not play a dvd, try VLC PLAYER next.
The GPU is some Nvidia 410M so gaming would be on the light side.
There are some complaints about the strength of the hinges but with care and not using it as a student (open close dozens of times a day) it would be a fine at home laptop.
Bob

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