An apparatus and method for controlling a dispersion recording and playback of a moving picture are provided. The apparatus which controls a dispersion record of a moving picture includes, a recording unit that generates a record schedule when a predetermined moving picture is reserved-recorded, generates a reserved-recording-object when it is a reserved-recording time, and dispersedly records the moving picture in another storage device if an error occurs due to insufficient storage space when the moving picture is recorded; a recording-device-selecting unit that selects a recording device based on the preferences of storage devices before the moving picture is reserved-recorded, and a CDS-managing unit that manages recording information of the recorded moving picture, information of moving picture that has been recorded and the recording device.