To find download-to-own (DTO) or video-on-demand (VOD) titles, use the Availability filters on our Explore all films page.

Digital downloads

To purchase a film in its digital format (standard or high definition), visit the film’s detailed web page on nfb.ca and go to the BUY section.

If the film is available for purchase in a digital format, the information will be listed under Purchase options.

48-hr rentals

Some films can be rented online for a 48-hour period. These video-on-demand (VOD) titles are usually not available for free streaming for reasons related to distribution rights. In these cases, the rental option is featured at the top of the film’s detailed web page.

Licensing information

Home licence (worldwide); Classroom licence (Canada only)

You may download this film for private, personal or classroom use only. Public screenings and institutional (non-educational institutions) uses are not permitted.

Download films in standard or high definition. (Please note that bonus materials are not available for DTO films.)

Institutional licence

To purchase an institutional licence or to buy a film that is not available for DTO or VOD on the platform, please contact us.

The institutional price includes the rights to screen the film in institutional settings and at free public screenings.

Additional instructions

DTO films cannot be hosted on a streaming server. To add DTO films to an institutional or educational streaming server, please contact a sales agent to discuss pricing.

You can copy each file up to 5 (five) times, onto various devices.