NFB Films

Name: NFB Films
Rating: 3.625 (1251 reviews)
Author: ONF / NFB

By: ONF / NFB

Access the largest collection of Canadian films online

Features & Capabilities

Access the largest collection of Canadian films online with NFB Films — no subscription and no ads. The app features thousands of films, series, and curated collections, including over 500 Indigenous-made titles, documentaries, animation, classics and new releases. Enjoy award-winning works (12 Oscars® among them) and personalized recommendations when you sign in.

NFB Films supports English and French content, syncs your watchlist across web, mobile and TV, and on mobile lets you cast via Chromecast, download for offline viewing, and find NFB events near you. From groundbreaking auteur cinema to accessible public programming, NFB Films brings Canadian storytelling to your screen.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

5.1.6 Last updated: 2026-05-12

Version code:

1333

Creation date:

2011-03-14

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

87.35MB

Email:

in*****@onf.ca

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 106,050 ▼ 302

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Developed by:

ONF / NFB

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitobi.nfb

Email:

in*****@onf.ca

Website:

https://www.onf.ca

User Reviews

Overall, NFB Films offers a strong, free library of Canadian films with a polished UI and Chromecast casting. However, Android users repeatedly report stability problems (freezes/crashes), disruptive autoplay, limited in-app controls (no login/sync, weak remote support on some devices), and language/subtitle settings tied to the phone. Many want more content and live TV. If stability and UX improve, the app could be highly rated; as-is, it’s strong in content but inconsistent on Android devices.

Pros

Strong, curated library of Canadian films and documentaries.
Free access to a wide range of content.
Chromecast support enables watching on TV.
Generally polished UI and design quality.

Cons

Android stability issues: videos freeze and the app crashes on Android devices and tablets.
Autoplay cannot be turned off in menus, leading to disruptive previews.
Gaps in device support and controls: no in-app login/sync and limited remote/keyboard compatibility on some devices (e.g., Nvidia Shield).
Language and subtitles are tied to the phone language with little in-app control.
Content gaps: desire for more titles and live TV.

Recent reviews

Not a review, more of a feature request. While the iOS app is what I use (and it's good), I see that the app is only available for Chromecast, which is now discontinued. I have an Onn 4K streamer now, which the Google Play app does not support... is that going to be available?

Ti*****, 2026-01-09

love the app, but....trying to get out of the app in my Samsung A54 phone is tricky. The bottom navigation tabs (commonly the Back, Home and Recent) never seem to show up. i'm always frantically trying to get these tabs to show.

Re*****, 2025-12-20

The bad: I'm watching films to improve my French, but all film titles are in English (even if they are francophone) and it is automatically putting English subtitles, even though I have the option selected to not have any. Update: support informed me that the language of app and subtitles is tied to the language of my phone. I wish I had more control over the language of the app from within the app.