The present invention relates to the field of the Internet. Provided are a method for recommending a film according to fingerprints, and a digital television. The method comprises: recording identity labels matching fingerprints and a matching relationship between film labels and the identity labels; when a user uses a television remote controller, detecting fingerprints of the user; and matching an identity label according to the detected fingerprints of the user, matching a film label according to the identity label, and recommending a film. By recording identity labels matching fingerprints and a matching relationship between film labels and the identity labels, when a users use a television remote controller, the identity of the user is automatically identified, so that films can be recommended according to different family members, thereby improving user experience.
