The world's archives

1,681–1,728 of 13,781 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 The Tigris Expedition 1979 · Educational Follows explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his crew as they sail their bardi reed boat, the Tigris, over routes believed to have been followed by Sumerian traders… Internet Archive Flambards (1979-02-09 S01E03 by Alex Glasgow) ENTRY To A NEW WORLD 1979 · TV · 51 min PLOT : Seeking escape from the Old World , Christina finds a welcome in a New World of oil, aeroplanes and engineers. But the Old World retains its power of… Internet Archive Aggression: The Explosive Emotion 1976 · Educational · 59 min Aggression: The Explosive Emotion Through the use of hand puppets in play therapy, a psychiatrist discovers why six-year-old Philip is always in trouble at… Internet Archive Devilman 1972 Blu Ray 1972 · Cartoon This is the 1972 anime adaptation of Devilman They are in mkv file, from the blu rays, with both the discotek media subs and the shitty subs from years ago… Internet Archive The Young Vote: Power, Politics, and Participation. 1972 · Educational · 14 min · Subtitles With study guide Raises questions about attitudes and values relating to voting, politics, and the democratic process itself by examining the young voter as… Internet Archive The DNA Story 1973 · Educational Narrator, Paul Vaughan Film editor, Peter Delfgou Concentrates upon the role of chemistry and physics in finding the structure of DNA; it thereby sets the… Internet Archive Ways of Seeing: Painting and Possessions 1974 · Commercial · 27 min Title from Educational film locator. -- 1st ed. -- New York : Bowker, 1978 Writer and narrator, John Berger British art critic John Berger demonstrates the… Internet Archive Flambards (1979-02-23 S01E05 by Alex Glasgow) POINT To POINT 1979 · TV · 51 min PLOT : The Point-to-Point and the Hunt Ball are the key events in the country calendar. William ensures that this year they will be remembered when all others… Internet Archive Sculpture, the forms of life. 1971 · Educational · 18 min · Subtitles A wide range of materials, techniques, and examples of sculpture from around the world are shown in historical perspective. Split-screen technique affords… Internet Archive Hyde Park 1977 · Educational Directed by Ralph Arlyck and sponsored by the Hyde Park Visual Environment Committee Explores the issues involved in the transition of a small, historic… Internet Archive The Dukes Of Hazzard S01 E12 Route 7-11 1979 · TV Bo and Luke are hired to haul what they think is a shipment of shock absorbers. Actually, they've been duped into driving a rolling casino. Internet Archive Filmstrip: "Rules are Important: A Mixed-Up Mess" 1976 · 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 Life in a weaverbird colony.: the village waeverbird (Ploceus Cucullatus) 1971 · Educational · 19 min · Subtitles Directed by N.E. Collias A study of the village weaverbird's breeding behavior showing the weaving of nests by the male, territorial defense, courtship and… Internet Archive Search for the Great Apes: Part 1 -- Orangutans 1975 · Educational · 24 min Produced by the National Geographic Society Documents Birute Galdikas-Brindamour's research project on the behavior of wild orangutans in Borneo, focusing on… Internet Archive Siempre Te Amare (1971) 1971 · Feature Siempre te amaré es una película filmada en colores de Argentina dirigida por Leo Fleider según su propio guion escrito en colaboración con Jorge Falcón que… Internet Archive Home Movie: 98684: Travels in France and England 1972 · Home movie To come. Internet Archive Flambards (1979-03-02 S01E06 by William Humble) The COLD LIGHT Of DAY 1979 · TV · 52 min PLOT: Christina and William find themselves in Battersea on the edge of a new and exciting world . But how do they explain to the world that they have… Internet Archive Sit Down, Shut Up, or Get Out 1971 · Educational Uses an allegorical play about an exceptionally bright junior-high school student in order to show how society and institutions make it difficult to be one's… Internet Archive Drugs And Beyond 1971 · Film Social Seminar Series Poses the potential for manipulation and alteration of man's life through the use and abuse of drugs as a part of drug education.… Internet Archive The First SALT talks. 1978 · Educational · 25 min · Subtitles A chronicle of events between the end of World War I and Pearl Harbor, the film depicts the world's first major disarmament conference to limit the post-war… Internet Archive Felony Vehicle Stop 1973 · Film Presents the police method for pulling over an automobile. Depicts how to search, handcuff and transport suspects. Internet Archive Heartbeat Of A Volcano 1970 · Educational · 20 min This exceptional film was made during the eruption of Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island. Shows stages of volcanic activity and a detailed view of a major… Internet Archive El Gordo De America (1976) 1976 · Feature El gordo de América es una película cómica argentina , dirigida por Enrique Cahen Salaberry protagonizada por Jorge Porcel , estrenada el 11 de marzo de 1976.… Internet Archive Three Approaches to Psychotherapy 2: Dr. Arnold Lazarus, Multimodal Behavior Therapy 1977 · Educational Same patient is interviewed by three different therapists. In this film Dr. Lazarus describes multimodal therapy. Actual interview filmed Internet Archive Memories From Eden 1978 · Educational · 58 min Memories From Eden Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Explains how zoos are involved in breeding… Internet Archive Bodas De Cristal (1975) 1975 · Feature Bodas de cristal es una película de Argentina filmada en Eastmancolor , dirigida por Rodolfo Costamagna según el guion de Silvina Bullrich , basada en su… Internet Archive Document of the Dead [motion picture] 1979 · Educational · 37 min Producer, director, writer, Roy Frumkes; photographer, Reeves Lehman Susan Tyrrell An impressionistic but systematic look (from pre production to… Internet Archive Dinosaurs: A First Film 1978 · Educational Animated films shows how dinosaurs evolved, lived, and then disappeared. Also depicts the variety of dinosaurs Internet Archive Those who care. 1970 · Educational · 19 min · Subtitles Discusses the role of the National Education Association. Looks at individuals and teacher associates that have been aided by NEA on issues such as right of… Internet Archive Manga [1977] 1977 · Cartoon · 7 min A series of vignettes by animator Yoji Kuri. Internet Archive Magritte: The False Mirror 1970 · Educational Director, David Sylvester; words by E.L.T. Mesens, Louis Scutenarie, Rene Magritte; spoken by E.L.T. Mesens, Andrew Forge, Robin Campbell; music, Johannes… Internet Archive Becket 1970 · Educational Excerpts from Paramount's 1964 motion picture of the same title; prepared for educational use on the initiative of the American Historical Association… Internet Archive The Ascent of Man: 13 -- The Long Childhood 1974 · Educational Also issued as videotape Producer and director, Adrian Malone ; writer and narrator, Jacob Bronowski In this closing film Dr. Bronowski draws together the… Internet Archive 'Make Me Smile' by Chicago • AB May 23 1970 1970 · TV - May 23, 1970 'Make Me Smile' by Chicago. High energy upbeat and catchy classic rock song from their first album. With AB Dancers, on American Bandstand, May… Internet Archive The Persuaders : Various Episodes 1971 · TV The Persuaders : Various Episodes British action/adventure series starring Roger Moore and Tony Curtis . Light-hearted drama from ITC. Lord Brett Sinclair and… Internet Archive İbo İle Güllüşah, Turkish Movie 1977 · Feature İbo İle Güllüşah, Turkish Movie https://www.tsa.org.tr/en/film/filmgoster/5001/ibo-ile-gullusah Internet Archive Flambards (1979-02-16 S01E04 by William Humble) LADY BOUNTIFUL 1979 · TV · 51 min PLOT : The nation is apparently united, celebrating the Jubilee, but Christina discovers there is more than one nation, and that justice is often rough. **… Internet Archive The Dukes Of Hazzard S01 E09 Limo One Is Missing 1979 · TV When mechanic Cooter Davenport takes the official presidential limousine out for a joy ride, he doesn't count on the car developing mechanical failure,… Internet Archive SRO (single room occupancy). 1973 · Educational · 13 min · Subtitles Shows occupants in a welfare hotel as they comment on the hopelessness and poverty of their lives Internet Archive The Lost Saucer "894 X 2 RY 713, I Love You" (1975) 1975 · TV · Subtitles The Lost Saucer "894 X 2 RY 713, I Love You" (1975) Internet Archive TV News: Behind the Scenes 1973 · Educational · 26 min Shows the tight editorial and technical teamwork responsible for a local television news program. Depicts reporters interviewing actor Burt Reynolds and… Internet Archive Los Muchachos De Antes No Usaban Arsénico (1976) 1976 · Feature Los muchachos de antes no usaban arsénico es una película argentina de comedia negra de 1976 dirigida por José Martínez Suárez según su propio guion, escrito… Internet Archive War comes at Pearl Harbor. 1978 · Educational · 26 min Title on film can: War comes to Pearl Harbor Producer and writer, Anthony Potter; narrator, Eric Sevareid Presents a documentary on the events leading to… Internet Archive Great Sea Farm 1971 · Educational · 8 min · Subtitles " Shows vital operations performed by mariculturists in their closed-loop sea farm systems. Includes farm-controlled life cycles of the shrimp, sea trout, and… Internet Archive Filmstrip: "What is a Mammal?" 1977 · 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 Being Abraham Maslow 1972 · Educational Presents an interview with psychologist Abraham Maslow as he reflects on his ideas, on man, and on the human potential movement Internet Archive Black Tide 1979 · Educational · 56 min Title from data sheet Also issued as videorecording Discusses the impact of the oil spill caused by the grounding of the tanker Amoco Cadiz on the coast of… Internet Archive Dolphin 1979 · Educational · 59 min Dolphin Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Pictures the Mormons as a minority group driven westward to find…