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2,545–2,592 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 A Day Without Sunshine. [Reel 1] 1976 · Educational · 28 min Producer and director, Robert Thurber; writers, Robert B. Stulberg, Nancy R. Thurber, Robert Thurber; narrator, James Earl Jones Documents the working… Internet Archive You Wasn't Loitering 1973 · Educational Documentary Produced in 1966 and released in 1973 Title from container Series title from container "The films in this series were designed for use in law… Internet Archive Simplemente una rosa (1971) [1080p] 1971 · Feature Simplemente una rosa (1971) [1080p] Internet Archive Secretariat: Big Red's Last Race 1975 · Educational · 24 min Takes a look at the last racing achievements of Secretariat, the championship race horse, running at the Canadian International Championship in October 1973 Internet Archive 1972 highlights a special report 1972 · Film Shows highlights of the U.S. space program in 1972. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock… Internet Archive Introduction to Chimpanzee Behavior 1977 · Educational Also issued as videorecording Presents an overview of Dr. Jane Goodall's work on chimpanzee behavior in Tanzania's Gombe National Park. Follows the daily… Internet Archive Filmstrip: "Length: Centimeters" 1974 · 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 Delta Blues Singer: James "Sonny Ford" Thomas 1970 · Educational Authors, William Ferris, Josette Ferris A study of a Mississippi Delta blues singer named James "Sonny Ford" Thomas. Shows how the traditional blues singer… Internet Archive News Story, A 1971 · Film Shows how the research, filming, editing and presentation of a television program about drugs affect the objectivity and credibility of the final story. This… Internet Archive If It Fits 1977 · Educational The once thriving industrial town of Haverhill, Massachusetts on the Merrimack River now resembles, in the words of one of the film's subjects, "a ghost town… Internet Archive The Natural History of Our World: Time of Man 1970 · Educational · 51 min Narrator, Richard Basehart Presents case studies of those primitive human cultures and animal populations which have either survived or become extinct… Internet Archive La Sarten Por El Mango ( 1972) 1972 · Feature La sartén por el mango es una película filmada en colores de Argentina dirigida por Manuel Antin sobre su propio guion escrito según la obra teatral de Javier… Internet Archive Soul Train Syndication Aired (December 23rd 1978) 1978 · TV Here is a Classic 1978 Episode of Soul Train with Switch and The McCrarys Enjoy Internet Archive The Magic Moth 1976 · Educational Presents a family's experience with death, with special attention given to questions raised by the youngest child Internet Archive Irreversible World 1975 · Educational · 28 min Presents the relationship between matter and energy described in the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Discusses forms of energy and the role of… Internet Archive Scenes from Travel in Colombia 1978 · Educational Title from data sheet Intended audience: Junior high school through college and adult Issued also as videorecording A sampler of the lives, places, and… Internet Archive The Origin of Life 1971 · Educational Director and writer, Mallory Pearce Uses animated diagrams, cinemicrography, and narration to illustrate the organization and development of the living cell.… Internet Archive HINÇ, Turkish Movie 1976 · Feature HINÇ, Turkish Movie https://www.tsa.org.tr/en/film/filmgoster/4968/hinc Internet Archive A Luta Continua (The Struggle Continues) 1971 · Educational Directed by Robert Van Lierop Records the songs, dances, and day-to-day life of the people of Mozambique and traces the history of the national liberation… Internet Archive The Adams Chronicles: 11 -- Charles Francis Adams: Minister to Great Britain (1861-1864) 1976 · Educational · 30 min Title from data sheet Prepared in conjunction with Jack Shepherd's book entitled The Adams chronicles Also issued as videorecording Details Charles Francis… Internet Archive Our Changing Skylines: Mirror of the World 1970 · Educational · 21 min Shows the transition in America from traditional designs in architecture and art to a unique, modern style. For more on director Johanna Alemann, visit… Internet Archive Rock-a-Bye Baby 1971 · Educational The intent of this film is to show that parental care and love are important for the normal development of primates--both human and animal. It demonstrates… Internet Archive Transactional Analysis: A Demonstration of Individual Therapy -- Elaine 1973 · Educational · 32 min 1160 feet Producer, John M. Whiteley, Joan Z. Cohen A demonstration of Transactional Analysis with a young woman, Elaine, who is engaging in self-defeating… Internet Archive Arts and the University: Graphic Design at Yale (1965) 1970 · Educational · 28 min Arts and the University: Graphic Design at Yale (1965) Looks at the internal structure of the atom and traces the history of 20th-century physics. Internet Archive Chinese History: 2 -- The Making of a Civilization 1976 · Educational VHS Produced by Wan-go Weng Describes the conquest of Shang and the rule of Chou (c. 1100 to 475 B.C.). The Chou dynasty established a type of feudal system… Internet Archive The Lumiere Years (Les Annees Lumiere: 1895-1900) 1974 · Educational Rare film footage shot under the direction of the legendary Lumier̀e Brothers during a round-the-world trip in the 1890's records such spectacular events as… Internet Archive The Music of Man: 2 -- The Flowering of Harmony 1979 · Educational · 29 min The growth of music from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Medieval plainsong of the Christian Church was the basis for the development of a reliable… Internet Archive Home Movie: 12030: Unidentified Detroit Family 1975 · Home movie To come. Internet Archive Stanislavsky: Maker of the Modern Theatre 1972 · Educational Narrator, Paul Rogers; editor, Michael Misch Explores the life, times, and ideas of the theatrical innovator, Constantine Stanislavsky, who created method… Internet Archive This Week In Britain - Men's Fashions 1973 · TV · 4 min An episode of a five minute television series produced in the UK by the Central Office of Information. This series was produced for broadcast in other… Internet Archive Zebra 1971 · Educational With teacher's guide Producer, Peter Chermayeff Describes the physical characteristics of the zebra, and tells of its mode of life. Shows how zebras wander… Internet Archive Los Orilleros ( 1975) 1975 · Feature Los orilleros es una película de Argentina filmada en Eastmancolor dirigida por Ricardo Luna según su propio guion escrito en colaboración con Jorge Luis… Internet Archive THE GHOST BUSTERS "Dr Whatshisname" 1975 · TV Chasing ghosts with Forrest Tucker, Larry Storch and a big gorilla. Internet Archive Work In Progress - Steel And The Environment 1972 · Film Uses a cartoon sequence featuring a newly hatched bird who would rather remain in the shell when he sees the condition of the environment, to show what the… Internet Archive It's All In My Hands 1977 · Film Presents John Prince, a young shoemaker, who invites us into his shop to share the pleasure he gets from his work and the pride he puts into it. While it… Internet Archive Make Mine Metric 1975 · Educational A light-hearted introduction to the metric system and the situations it will cause in our daily habits when driving speeds, supermarket purchases, dress… Internet Archive The Magic Tree 1970 · Educational A traditional folk tale animated by Gerald McDermott, in which a homely, unloved boy leaves his family and finds a secret paradise, then loses it all when he… Internet Archive The Phans of Jersey City 1979 · Educational · 20 min Title from data sheet Intended audience: Senior high school students through adults Issued also as videorecording A documentary which shows how the members… Internet Archive The Tsetse Trap 1978 · Educational Supplied by British Broadcasting Corporation, Sydney, N.S.W Note: Censorship rating: General Producer, writer, Edward Goldwyn; narrator, Paul Vaughan;… Internet Archive 099. Jaume I, El Conqueridor (1976) 1976 · Short Els principals aspectes de la vida del rei Jaume I, des del seu naixement a Montpellier fins a la seva mort, passant per la mort del seu pare a la batalla de… Internet Archive The Film Laboratory 1974 · Educational · 19 min Discusses and demonstrates the laboratory procedures involved in the production of a 16 mm. sound, color film. Part 1 follows the original film and a 1/4-inch… Internet Archive The Palestinian People Do Have Rights 1979 · Educational · 52 min Title from data sheet Also issued as videorecording Presenting the Arab perspective on Palestine, includes archival footage, maps, current film of refugee… Internet Archive Mao: Long March to Power 1978 · Educational Title from data sheet Originally shown in Canada on the television program entitled Portraits of power Director, Jeremy Murray-Brown; journalist, Harrison… Internet Archive Assorted 1970s TV Spots 2 1970 · Film Assorted 1970s TV Spots 2 This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality versions of the film can be purchased for stock footage purposes. Contact… Internet Archive Beginning of Life: The Mammalian Story 1970 · Educational · 24 min Describes the process of conception leading to the birth of a mammal. Covers the transformation of germ cells into sperm and ova; implantation of fertilized… Internet Archive To Live to 140! 1976 · Educational Title from data sheet Made in Canada A documentary on the phenomenon of longevity in the village of Vilcabamba, Ecuador, where 9 out of every 800 people are… Internet Archive Pasion Dominguera (1970) 1970 · Feature Pasión dominguera es una película de Argentina filmada en blanco y negro dirigida por Emilio Ariño según su propio guion escrito en colaboración con el guion… Internet Archive Song of the Paddle 1978 · Educational Producer, Arthur Hammond; director, Bill Mason; narrators, Joyce and Bill Mason A family's canoeing holiday on the ancient Ojibway waterways of Lake Superior