The National Film Board of Canada has a free application that’s available on Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Roku, where you can stream thousands of films and series for free, without a subscription or any ads.
How to download the app on your TV
To download the app, go to the app store on your smart TV or TV device and search for “NFB Films.”
The NFB Films app is available on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV and Fire TV but may not be available on all smart TVs. See Why is the NFB Films app no longer available on my Smart TV (LG/Samsung/other)?
Please note that Apple device users will need a 4th-generation Apple TV or later to access our app.
How to use the NFB Films app
Our app offers a variety of features to enhance your streaming experience. Here are a few tips you might find useful when using our TV app.
Watch NFB films
Scroll through our curated programming or use the search tool to find and select a title. Once you click on a thumbnail, you’ll be directed to the film details page where you’ll find more information about the film. From there, you can watch the trailer, add the film to your favourites, or find more suggestions on related films to watch.
Add a film to your favourites
On a film page, you’ll see a + icon next to the main WATCH NOW button. If you use your TV remote to click on the icon, you’ll add the film to your list of favourites.
Access your viewing history or your list of favourites
To access your viewing history or your list of favourites, go to the My Films section by selecting the User profile icon in the left navigation menu. If you’ve added a film to your favourites, you’ll see it appear in the first carousel.
The second carousel will display titles from your viewing history. This carousel includes all the titles you’ve started or completed watching. A progress bar at the bottom of each thumbnail will indicate your viewing status.
For the moment, your list of favourites and viewing history are specific to the device you’re using, but we’re working on improving this experience by making your history and list available across all your devices. Stay tuned!