What filmfriend offers ranges from German classics through serious documentaries to international arthouse cinema and children's series.

Great care is taken to offer a well-ordered, well-chosen range of high-quality content. There are newer films and series to discover, but also tried and tested treasures and favourites of German and international television and cinema.

You have free access to more than 3,700 quality feature films and documentaries, series and short films for every age group. The collection keeps growing.

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You can also stream comfortably to a TV set with the app for Android TV, Fire TV and Apple TV, or via ChromeCast.

Questions about filmfriend

What is filmfriend?

filmfriend is the video-on-demand platform for libraries, with a comprehensive range for every age group. Background information and further links are provided as well.

What do I need in order to use filmfriend?

1. A valid library card.
2. A suitable device for streaming films.

Computer/laptop

Access is through your web browser and the website: filmfriend-login.owbib.de.

Smartphone/tablet

Access is through the filmfriend app.

Television

Access is through the filmfriend TV app (AppleTV, Android TV, FireTV); or send the picture from a smartphone or tablet to the TV via Airplay or ChromeCast; or connect the TV to your computer or laptop with an HDMI cable.

More information at - Streaming films from filmfriend to your TV (PDF)

What does filmfriend cost me?

Nothing. filmfriend is free to use.

What are my login details?

You log in with the same details — your reader number and your personal password — as for your reader account in our online catalogue: log in to your reader account.

How do I use filmfriend?

1. Open filmfriend (see above).
2. Choose a film.
3. If asked, select "Owinger Bücherei" on the login screen.
4. Enter your reader number and personal password.
5. Start the film.

I have a question or a problem — what should I do?

As a rule you will find the answer under filmfriend support (PDF) or on the filmfriend help page.

What to do if you have further questions or problems?

You are always welcome to get in touch. Outside opening hours you can reach us round the clock by email at info@owbib.de. We do our best to answer as quickly as we can, in the evenings and at weekends too.

If you notice a mistake or an inconsistency on our website, please let us know. Thank you!