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4,897–4,944 of 25,436 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 Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
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| Kids | Cartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature. |
| Tweens | Documentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures. |
| Teens | Everything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower. |
| Adult | Sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage. |
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Start Of Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends - Coal And Other Stories UK VHS (Monday 16th May 1988)
Here is the start of Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends - Coal and other stories UK VHS, released by VCI on Monday 16th May 1988.
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Sylvanian Families - told by Bernard Cribbins (1988, The Video Collection - VHSrip)
All your favourite Sylvanians come to life as they star in their very own video. 4 animated stories told by Bernard Cribbins including: The Lucky Mascot The…
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Children's Circle: Corduroy and Other Bear Stories (1989) VHS
Here's my recording for 'Children's Circle: Corduroy and Other Bear Stories' (1989). I'm really excited to share this one with you because it's a tape I…
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Her Secret Life ABC Sunday Night Movie April 12, 1987
** Made-for-TV ** A former secret agent (Kate Capshaw), leading a quiet life as a wife and schoolteacher risks a one-woman invasion of Cuba to rescue an old…
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NBC Nightly News July 23, 1982
NBC Nightly News July 23, 1982
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Ronald McDonald And The Adventure Machine (1987)
This 8-minute short film was produced on VHS tape by Sinnott and Associates in 1987 for McDonald's restaurants. The tapes were never sold to the general…
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Blank VHS Tape: Run Silent, Run Deep (1983)
Run Silent, Run Deep Was Aired on WLVI TV-56 Around 1983 I Think. No Commercials. Also Includes MASH Goodbye, Farewell & Amen The Series Finale on WNEV [CBS]…
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Blank VHS Tape: The Green Berets (1988)
The Green Berets Was Aired on FOX Affiliate Station WTIC TV-61 In Hartford, CT on October 25, 1988. This Tape Also Includes An Hour Footage of NASCAR AC Delco…
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Network TEN Commercial Break (ATV-10, 22/10/81)
Two commercial breaks from Channel Ten Melbourne circa 1981. Peter's Tropicana Handy Andy Panadol Ovalteenies Together Tonight promo Vic Damone Make Someone…
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AFSC ACQUISITION INITIATIVES UPDATE
Department of Defense PIN 51996 AFSC ACQUISITION INITIATIVES UPDATE GENERAL ALTON D. SLAY, USING A STAND-UP BRIEFING IN AN INFORMAL OFFICE SETTING, BRIEFS…
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1980年代CM集 (その96) 1988年月03/80s Japanese commercials #96 (JOCX-TV, March 1988)
番宣 ヤング・マスター 番宣 藤子不二雄のキテレツ大百科 FTIC 番宣 関西テレビ30周年記念番組 古都 サンプラザステージ ミュージカル イダマンテ スティーブ・ローレンズ ＆ イーディ・ゴーメ 一部のみ Thanks to @Hazimworks for the description.
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VH1's New Visions - Miles Davis - 1987.12.20
VH1's New Visions - Miles Davis - 1987.12.20 With Commercials Video Size: 720x480 Length: 1:57:44 https://medium.com/@michael_15892/miles-daviss-new-visions-ja…
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Friday Night Videos 09-09-1983
Rod Stewart - Young Turks Loverboy - Queen Of The Broken Hearts Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited Journey - After The Fall Police - Every Breath You Take J…
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Manga Nippon Mukashi Banashi (JODR-TV, 12/09/89)
Anime. VHS Capture
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Large Cold Planer Inlay Patching
Oregon Department of Transportation Video VH-75 Large Cold Planer Inlay Patching A tour of pavement defects is followed by tape of full lane width inlay…
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THE CURE - Interview w/ Robert Smith on 'Radio 1990' - USA Network × May 1986
Topics: - The gloomy band misconception + The Smiths (0:00) - Musical diversity (1:17) - The punk movement (2:15) - "There's a difference between being shy…
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The Goddess And The Computer (1988)
For centuries, rice farmers on the island of Bali have taken great care not to offend Dewi Danu , the water goddess who dwells in the crater lake near the…
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Bob Hope Lampoons The New TV Scene - Bob Hope
NBC broadcast
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NBC Nightly News December 4, 1984
NBC Nightly News December 4, 1984 with Tom Brokaw
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おそ松くん/Osomatsu Kun 3 episodes (JOCX-TV, 1988)
3 episodes. VHS capture.
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Portrait of a Killer
Heart attack and stroke are the leading causes of death in the industrialized world. Medical photographer, Lennart Nilsson has filmed the progressive stages…
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Pink Floyd Live At Nassau Colisieum Feb 27th 1980
Here is a brand new source for Pink Floyd's performance at Nassau Coliseum on February 27th 1980. This is sourced from my own S-VHS tape and is much higher…
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A Dream Called Walt Disney World (1983 VHS)
A 1983 VHS printing of the 1980 documentary, A Dream Called Walt Disney World. Includes the short version of the "Walt Disney & You" promo at the end. Tape…
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The Cricket and the Spider
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The Blue Lagoon (1980) Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. VHS trailer for the 1980 adventure drama The Blue Lagoon, directed by…
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Fawlty Towers The Psychiatrist (1984 UK VHS)
Releaseed In United Kingdom By BBC Video In 1984 All Rights Belongs To BBC Studios
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Reshaping Earth and Gravel Shoulders
International Road Federation Video VH-138 Reshaping Earth and Gravel Shoulders Visit the International Road Federation at http://www.irfnews.org/ -…
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ABC 5-10-81 WOC Pink Panther Pink At First Sight
ABC 5-10-81 WOC Pink Panther Pink At First Sight ABC 5/10/81 PRIMETIME CARTOONS(30 Minute Block With Original Commercials) Pink Panther Valentine's Day…
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NBC November 1988 Commercial Collection 2
A collection of commercials that aired on NBC on November 1, 1988 during both the original airing of the miniseries Favorite Son and NBC New 3 Nightside.…
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The Mechanical Universe And Beyond 32 The Electric Battery
The Mechanical Universe and Beyond Episode 32 The Electric Battery Volta invents the electric battery using the internal properties of different metals.…
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MGM Greatest Moments (1988 VHS)
Hosted by Roddy McDowall. This tape is a sampler of various MGM films that were available on home video at the time. Tape print date: 303rd day of 1987…
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Family Home Evening Video Supplement
From VHS Back: This videocassette is a resource for gospel instruction in the home. It is designed to supplement the Family Home Evening Resource Book…
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Do We Really Need the Rockies?
Examines the pros and cons of shale oil production in the American Rocky Mountains, with special emphasis on problems associated with disposal of waste…
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Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)
Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance councilor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile…
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1980年代CM集 (その101) 1988年03月/80s Japanese commercials #101 (JOKR-TV March 1988)
TBSハウジング 新越谷会場 白鶴 ハクツル生貯蔵酒 河島英五 なつかしアメリカTVシリーズ オープニング 番組テロップ スポンサーテロップ ヨドバシカメラ 春日井 ピーナツブロックチョコレート 江戸川競走場 トーシン TOSHIN 金鳥 タンスにゴン ミュージカル オペラ座の怪人 東芝EMI 池田政典…
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1980年代CM集 (その34) 1983年3月26日/80s Japanese commercials #34 (JOKR-TV, 26/3/83)
TBSテレビ 「このドラマはフィクションです」テロップ ザ・サスペンス 「スクープを追う女」「日本一周「旅号」殺人事件」「松本清張の「ゼロの焦点」予告 Suntory Red Extra サントリレッドエキストラ お酒 花王 ワンダフル トヨタ カローラII Toyota Corolla John McEnroe…
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Twinkle Heart: Gingakei made Todokanai [913A2358]
Love, Heaven's greatest treasure went missing and to get it back, the Great God decides to send his two daughters Lemon and Cherry, as well as their governess…
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Comedy w/ Monteith & Rand - Suzanne Rand, John Monteith
PBS broadcast
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NBC Nightly News April 2, 1982
NBC Nightly News April 2, 1982
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Sha Na Na Show
With special guest Mickey Gilley.
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1980年代CM集 (その63) 1983年12月/80s Japanese commercials #63 (JOEX-TV December 1983)
ららや ランドセル イシイ 栗きんとん バンダイ ガンダムプラモデル ユートク薬品 パスタイム ハウス食品 楊夫人 学研 モスピーダシリーズ レイメイ レッツ5筆入 日清食品 どん兵衛のきつねうどん 番宣 序の舞 森永 ハイクラウンチョコレート 大塚食品 とうふやさん ミツカン お茶漬け川 番宣 シンフォニー オン…
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Monster Mash Rap (1989)
The Monster Mash Rap 1989: this program originally aired on channel 11 for Portland Community Access Skeletron Haunt event on October 31, 1989. SHOT AND…
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A Painful Reminder: Evidence For All Mankind, Newsworld (BTQ-7, 16/09/87)
2 and a half hour recording featuring A Painful Reminder: Evidence For All Mankind (no commercials presented during program), Newsworld with Clive Robertson,…
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M Station Hawaii (Incomplete, TCN-9, 25/05/83)
19 minutes of TCN-9 Sydney from around 1983 during the TV Movie M Station: Hawaii. Betamax capture.
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The Mechanical Universe And Beyond 48 Low Temperatures
The Mechanical Universe and Beyond Episode 48 Low Temperatures With the quest for low temperatures came the discovery that all elements can exist in each of…
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Zübük (1980)
VHS copy of the 1980 Turkish film "Zübük" Director: Kartal Tibet Starring: Kemal Sunal
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Animal Imposters
Shows how many different kinds of animals, both predators and their intended victims, use remarkable forms of deception to achieve their goal of eating or…
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The Hunt for the Legion Killer
Traces the frantic, frustrating search for a cause and a cure for what came to be known as Legionnaire's disease. 1 videocassette (VHS) (57 min.) : 1/2 in Don…