Many movie studios and distributors have expressed concerns about the unauthorized distribution of their content in MKV format. However, it is also worth noting that the MKV format is also used for legitimate purposes, such as storing and distributing open-source or public-domain content.

He didn’t cry. He opened a new text file and typed:

While 700 MB (CD-R size) was the old standard, modern codecs like H.265 (HEVC) have allowed encoders to cut the file size by more than half while retaining acceptable visual fidelity. Hence, is the modern benchmark for "small file size movies."

He lived in a rented room with a 2 GB daily data cap. 300 MB was his magic number: small enough to download overnight, large enough to not look like a pixelated mess on his 14-inch laptop. MKV meant good audio. Dual audio, if he was lucky.

: "300MB" is often a marketing label; actual file sizes may vary, and the resolution is typically Standard Definition (around 480p) rather than True HD. University of Nebraska–Lincoln High-Speed Legal Alternatives

Internet Archive: A vast library of free films, many of which are available in various sizes, including 300 MB. Internet Archive How Much Data Streaming Uses: HD vs 4K Data Guide (AU)