The world's archives

1,441–1,488 of 13,646 films, free to watch, from the world's open archives.

Where these films come from, and who sees what

Every film here plays from the archive that keeps it: the Internet Archive, Wikimedia Commons, the NASA Image and Video Library, the Library of Congress and Open Images (the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision). Nothing is copied to this site. Each film's page names its archive, links to its page there, and states its licence or status as the archive does.

Archive films carry no age ratings, so each is placed from the collections it sits in and the subjects the archive gives it, cautiously. Sexual content and nudity are left out altogether.

Little OnesFilms for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool.
KidsCartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature.
TweensDocumentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures.
TeensEverything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower.
AdultSexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage.
Internet Archive An Italian Family: Life On A Farm 1975 · Educational · 20 min Presents geographic and cultural aspects of Italy with an account of one family living on a small farm, who, unlike many Italians seeking modernization, avoid… Internet Archive Three Approaches to Psychotherapy 2: Dr. Carl Rogers 1977 · Educational Same patient is interviewed by three different therapists. In this film Dr. Rogers describes client-centered therapy. Actual interview filmed Internet Archive The Reason why 1970 · Educational · 13 min · Subtitles Director, Paul Leaf; screenplay, Arthur Miller Eli Wallach, Robert Ryan Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film… Internet Archive Now Explosion Promo 1970 · TV Promotional program for WPIX-TV, New York, for Now Explosion television program June, 1970. Internet Archive Il Caso Venere Privata 1970 · Feature Italia-Francia , 1970 Internet Archive A Horseman Riding By (1978 Ep05) 1905 The Storm 1978 · TV · 52 min STORYLINE : 1905 The Storm - The relationship between Grace and Paul grows worse, particularly when Paul suggests Claire Derwent becomes nanny to their child.… Internet Archive The Jewish Wife 1971 · Educational Title from data sheet Viveca Lindfors, Harris Yulin Editor, Bert Rashby A dramatization of Bertolt Brecht's play of the same title, about a Jewish woman… Internet Archive Shaw vs. Shakespeare III: ‘Caesar and Cleopatra 1970 · Educational · 30 min This passionate interplay between the girl-queen and the wily conqueror provides the groundwork for George Bernard Shaw’s contention that there has been no… Internet Archive The End of the Rainbow 1979 · Educational · 58 min Produced by WGBH for the Nova series Describes fusion reaction as the process wherein two very light atoms come together to form a new atom, releasing heat… Internet Archive The Story of Christmas 1974 · Educational Uses medieval settings, music, and animation, in order to present a version of the Christmas story. Without narration Internet Archive A Vanishing Heritage 1971 · Educational · 10 min Reveals the many-sided heritage of American architecture. Explains that traditions in architecture were brought to the United States by people of many… Internet Archive Across the Silence Barrier 1977 · Educational · 58 min Across the Silence Barrier Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Explores the world of the deaf and… Internet Archive Miguel: Up From Puerto Rico 1970 · Educational · 15 min Miguel, a Puerto Rican boy has moved to New York City with his family. He finds his ability to speak English and Spanish puts him at an advantage in assisting… Internet Archive KROFFT SUPERSHOW EP 4 1976 · TV · Subtitles Krofft Supershow complete like it's meant to be watched. Internet Archive Powers Of Ten™ (1968 - 1977) 1977 · TV Copyright 1968 - 1977. Internet Archive Scorpion 1979 · Educational Produced by the BBc Bristol Natural History Unit Explains that scorpions, among the oldest creatures on Earth, are natural survivors with the ability to go… Internet Archive Mars minus myth. 1972 · Educational · 18 min · Subtitles Revised version of the motion picture issued in 1972 under the same title Explains the major findings and photographs of the Mariner 9 and Viking missions to… Internet Archive Gülşah, Turkish Movie 1975 · Feature Gülşah, Turkish Movie https://www.tsa.org.tr/en/film/filmgoster/4429/gulsah Internet Archive The First Signs of Washoe 1974 · Educational Also issued as videocassette Focuses on a baby chimpanzee named Washoe, who was taught to express herself using American sign language. Also looks at another… Internet Archive The Year of the Wildebeest 1976 · Educational · 55 min The Year of the Wildebeest Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film A biographical sketch of the octogenarian… Internet Archive A Horseman Riding By (1978 Ep03) 1903 An Outbreak Of Romance 1978 · TV · 52 min STORYLINE : 1903 An Outbreak of Romance - Paul has married Grace Lovell. Will Codsall also has marriage on his mind, but with a mother like Arabella, he needs… Internet Archive Greatest Heroes of the Bible: Moses 1979 · Educational Presents the Old Testament story of Moses' vision and call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and the events of the Exodus Internet Archive The Ascent of Man: 12 -- Generation upon Generation 1974 · Educational Producer and director, Adrian Malone; writer and narrator, Jacob Bronowski Examines the complex code of human genetics--from the experiments of Gregor Mendel… Internet Archive Un uomo dalla pelle dura (1972) 1972 · Feature Boxer Teddy Wilcox leaves his manager and relocates. He finds Nick, a manager/trainer. Before Wilcox's first fight, Nick receives a threat-- Wilcox loses, or… Internet Archive It Takes A Thief 1970 TV with Jane Morgan 1970 · TV · 50 min US detective series starring Robert Wagner. March 2, 1970 - The Suzie Simone Caper. Jane was a prominent singer, and had a handful of acting roles. She also… Internet Archive Brian Henderson's Bandstand - 23 May 1970 1970 · TV · 48 min A pop music show from Australia. Artists include Allison Durbin, Charade, Bobbie Turner, Roy, Lee Sanders, Kevin Todd, and Ann Hilton. The songs are… Internet Archive Energy crisis. 1972 · Educational · 13 min · Subtitles With teacher's guide Reviews the different energy sources and indicates the length of time they will suffice. Considers the possibility of solutions to the… Internet Archive La Gran Aventura (1974) 1974 · Feature La gran aventura es una película de Argentina filmada en Eastmancolor dirigida por Emilio Vieyra según el guion de Salvador Valverde Calvo que se estrenó el… Internet Archive Tai ji ba jiao (1979) 1979 · Feature Eight thieves steal a treasure map and split it into eight pieces, vowing to regroup three years later. But they'll have to deal with a deadly-kicking cop.… Internet Archive A Horseman Riding By (1978 Ep11) 1917 The Bad Season 1978 · TV · 50 min STORYLINE : 1917 The Bad Season - Paul has joined up. Shallowford is now a convalescent home and very crowded. John Rudd suggests that Claire should move out.… Internet Archive Filmstrip: "Working in a Supermarket" 1972 · Educational SOUND FILMSTRIP IS AN AT-RISK MEDIA FORMAT. I am the only person on earth preserving American filmstrips. The media format is largely forgotten and very… Internet Archive El Pueblo Se Levanta 1971 · Film Centered in New York City's East Harlem community, this film shows Puerto Rican communities responding to racial discrimination, poor city services,… Internet Archive [Star Trek Convention] 1972 · Film · Subtitles Internet Archive The Ghost of Thomas Kempe 1979 · Educational · 45 min A mischief-loving ghost makes a young boy his unwilling apprentice in a series of pranks. Title from data sheet Summary A mischief - loving ghost makes a… Internet Archive Trader Horn - Anne Heywood, Rod Taylor 1973 · Feature Basic cable broadcast Internet Archive Breast Cancer 1976 · Educational · 23 min Producer, Lucille Clark Demonstrates techniques for breast self-examination and describes the precise symptoms of breast cancer Internet Archive Argentinisima (duo) 1973 · Feature Películas Internet Archive The Lost Saucer "The Tiny Years" (1975) 1975 · TV · Subtitles The Lost Saucer "The Tiny Years" (1975) Internet Archive Bu bu zhui zong (1974) 1974 · Feature Two circus performers are tasked with escorting relief in the form of gold bullion to a region hit by drought. On the way they are beset by countless bandits.… Internet Archive A Horseman Riding By (1978 Ep09) 1915 Death Of A Hero 1978 · TV · 52 min STORYLINE : 1915 Death of a Hero - Who is sending white feathers? And who is putting flowers on Germans' graves? Will Codsall, back on leave, causes a lot of… Internet Archive Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis 1974 · Educational John D. O'Connor Presents the phenomenon of cell division in normal somatic cells and compares this process to the one which occurs during the formation of… Internet Archive In Search of Ancient Mysteries 1974 · Educational Explores the specific evidences that a technological and scientific knowledge was at work on Earth during prehistoric times. Presents the theory that visitors… Internet Archive Steel and America: A New Look 1974 · Educational Original produced in 1965 A history of the steel industry in America stretches from the geological formation of iron ore to technological innovations now… Internet Archive Evlidir Ne Yapsa Yeridir, Turkish Movie 1978 · Feature Evlidir Ne Yapsa Yeridir, Turkish Movie https://www.tsa.org.tr/tr/film/filmgoster/4623/evlidir-ne-yapsa-yeridir Internet Archive Castles of Clay 1978 · Educational · 30 min First released in Kenya Examines the African termite and its intricately constructed termite hills. Notes that special types of termites perform different… Internet Archive Shinto: Nature, Gods, and Man in Japan 1977 · Educational Traces the development of Shinto to the present day. Shows ancient ritual sites still used today as well as some major shrines. Also portrays great works of… Internet Archive Dr. Shrinker Ep 5 Dr. Shrinker Shrinks (1976) 1976 · TV · Subtitles Ep 5 Dr. Shrinker Shrinks (1976) Internet Archive Applying for a job 1971 · Educational · 12 min · Subtitles With teacher's guide Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Explains how to apply for a job, how to…