The world's archives

2,161–2,208 of 25,073 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 Microworld! 1984 · Educational · 52 min Title from data sheet Longer version issued in 16 mm William Shatner presents details on the revolution in the field of microelectronics which in… Internet Archive Degrassi Jr High S03E16 - Bye Bye Junior High 1989 · TV "The end of the year means facing final exams, finding dates for the dance, and saying good-bye to Degrassi." Internet Archive Action And Violence 1980 · Educational · 11 min Explains the difference between fantasy action and the real life action shown on news and sports programs. Shows how TV violence is staged and explains why it… Internet Archive Deaf Like Me 1983 · Educational Title from data sheet Shows how a young girl, whose hearing is severely impaired, is helped to accept herself and to realize the possibilities open to her… Internet Archive World-Class Rail 1984 · Educational Produced by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation Shows how iron is processed for rail fabrication in Monessen, Pennsylvania, at a totally… Internet Archive The Adventures Of Pinocchio (1984) 1984 · Cartoon Pinocchio: The Series, also known as Saban's The Adventures of Pinocchio and known as Mock of the Oak Tree (樫の木モック, Kashi no Ki Mokku) in Japan, is a… Internet Archive Flying The Apollo Missions, Part 1 1989 · Film The third lecture in the Apollo 20th Anniversary Celebration Speaker’s Series. Held July 19, 1989 at the Johnson Space Center. Presentations by former flight… Internet Archive 24 Horas | Programa Completo | 28-02-1980 1980 · TV Programa: 24 Horas Canal: Panamericana Televisión - Canal 5 Fecha de grabación: 28 de febrero de 1980 Cortesía: Víctor García-Belaunde Velarde (Canal de… Internet Archive The Computer Programme (ABC TV Intro) Episode 5 1983 · TV When the BBC "The Computer Programme" aired in Australia, ABC TV recorded new intros with Iain Finlay (Creator of "Beyond 2000") Internet Archive PTL Camp Meeting USA (1985) 1985 · TV This Camp Meeting was held at the large auditorium called "The Barn" at Heritage USA. From what I understand The Barn is still in use today. Internet Archive Casey Draws the Line 1983 · Educational Title from data sheet Intended audience: Elementary grades Issued also as videorecording Uses the story of shared ownership of a pet rabbit and two… Internet Archive The Silver Maiden 1980 · Educational Title from data sheet Eli Wallach, Jaqueline Brookes A story of rediscovered love Internet Archive Entertainment This Week (incomplete - 06/1989) 1989 · Commercial Incomplete recording of entertainment news program "Entertainment This Week" from June, 1989, including ad breaks 21 - Entertainment This Week (1st segment):… Internet Archive Wildlife On One - S09E02 - The Great Hedgehog Mystery - x264 1982 · TV This episode of Wildlife on One did not seem to be available anywhere online until I found that it was part of an obscure DVD compilation of David… Internet Archive The Computer Programme (ABC TV Intro) Episode 9 1983 · TV When the BBC "The Computer Programme" aired in Australia, ABC TV recorded new intros with Iain Finlay (Creator of "Beyond 2000") Internet Archive Safety On The Move - Track Haulage Safety 1982 · Film Focuses on an open-pit mining operation. Shows huge haulage trucks, pointing out existing and potential hazards involved in their operation. Reenacts common… Internet Archive Profiles of Nature: Birds of the Arctic Tundra 1984 · Educational Title from data sheet A foreign film (Canada) Ages 12 through adults Records the spring migration of birds to Canada's arctic tundra. Shows snow geese,… Internet Archive Hokuto No Ken/Fist of the North Star Anime, OVAs and Movies 1984 · Cartoon This contains the classic anime, the movies and the OVAs Internet Archive The Middle East: Homeland -- Israel and Palestine 1984 · Educational Title from data sheet A foreign film (Canada) Eleventh in a series of fourteen programs originally shown on television Intended audience: Junior high… Internet Archive Not the Nine O'Clock News - Series 4, Episode 2 (1982) 1982 · TV The second episode of Series 4 from the British comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News . Starring Rowan Atkinson , Pamela Stephenson , Mel Smith and Griff Rhys… Internet Archive Between the Walls (Look Again series) 1989 · Educational A girl discovers a mouse living between the walls of her home, and builds a better trap when the mouse is threatened. Students can predict what she might do… Internet Archive Black Paths of Leadership: Washington, DuBois, and Garvey 1984 · Educational This film, narrated by actor William Marshall, chronicles the lives of three prominent black spokemen of the early twentieth century, Booker T. Washington,… Internet Archive Interruptions 1981 · Film Views the lives of six people who live productive lives despite severe physical handicaps. Includes descriptions of a blind woman who works as a switchboard… Internet Archive DOPE 100 1989 · Film · Subtitles See scans of liner notes for detailed content. Internet Archive Degrassi Jr High S03E07 - The Whole Truth 1988 · TV "Caitlin is always searching for a "hot issue" for the Degrassi Digest - which she finds when Liz organizes a protest for animal rights. And Joey is caught in… Internet Archive What Johnny Can't Read 1980 · Educational Title from data sheet Also issued as videorecording Producer, Norman Gorin A segment from television's 60 minutes, which brings to light an influential… Internet Archive En Busca Del Brillante Perdido (1986) 1986 · Feature pelicula Internet Archive Not the Nine O'Clock News - Series 4, Episode 6 (1982) 1982 · TV The 6th episode of Series 4 from the British comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News . Starring Rowan Atkinson , Pamela Stephenson , Mel Smith and Griff Rhys… Internet Archive Assignment Shoot for the Moon 1982 · Film Focuses on the early moon missions. It shows how the Moon was surveyed by machines before humans first landed. To license this film and get a higher quality… Internet Archive Mary Lyon: Precious Time 1987 · Educational Title from data sheet Host: Julie Harris Ages 16 through adults Describes the life of Mary Lyon who founded Mt. Holyoke College in Massachusetts in 1837.… Internet Archive Space Research And Your Health 1981 · Film Shows how technology developed by NASA for the space program is being extended into health care. To license this film and get a higher quality version for… Internet Archive Allsorts - Series 3, Episode 9 - Sharing 1989 · TV https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allsorts_(TV_series) Allsorts (later renamed Gigglish Allsorts in 1994) is a British pre-school children's television series… Internet Archive Degrassi High S04E05 - Everybody Wants Something 1989 · TV "The Zits make a non-sexist rock video. Caitlin and Joey learn that breaking up is hard. Erica learns who has been harassing her." Internet Archive Degrassi Jr High S01E02 - The Big Dance 1987 · TV "Voula does the wrong thing for the right reason when she sneaks out to go to the big dance, much to her strict father's dismay." Internet Archive The Sun Will Rise 1983 · Educational Produced by the International Defense and Aid Fund Shot secretly in 1982, this film documents the story of young members of the African National Congress,… Internet Archive Mechanisms of Photosynthesis 1981 · Educational VHS Produced by the BBC for the British Open University Investigates the adaptations found in different plants for the carbon-fixing step of photosynthesis… Internet Archive Good Morning Australia 11-11-85 BetaRip 1985 · Film This is original post message: Here's one of the first betamax tapes I got and what a tape it is! Someone recorded Good Morning Australia on the 11/11/1985.… Internet Archive VH-1 New Visions: Miles Davis (December 20, 1987) 1987 · TV I wanted for everyone to see Miles Davis Davis's name because whether he's playing or talking, he's going to entertain you! This episode is my favorite… Internet Archive The Guanaco of Patagonia: A Study of Behavior and Ecology 1981 · Educational Researched and produced by William Franklin of Iowa State University's Department of Animal Ecology and directed by Megan Epler Wood Study of the wild… Internet Archive DOPE 043 1987 · Film Touch of Gray, AMA AIDS policy, Sup. Ct. on drinking age, 6 ton pot bust, docs can tell AIDS partners, teen booze bill, children AIDS, CSN Wasted on the Way,… Internet Archive Degrassi High S04E04 - Dream On 1989 · TV "Arthur fantasizes about his dream girl. Meanwhile, Caitlin accepts an invitation from someone else, even though she has plans with Joey." Internet Archive Degrassi Jr High S03E01 - Can't Live With 'Em (Part 1) 1988 · TV "Wheels struggles with grief and guilt when his parents are killed in a car accident. Kathleen runs for school president, and Shane tries to prove to Spike… Internet Archive The Loire Valley 1986 · Educational · 24 min Visits the vineyards, press houses, cellars, caves, and tasting rooms of the wine-producing area of the Loire Valley in Touraine, Anjou and Saumur, and the… Internet Archive Street Hawk S 01 E 02 A Second Self 1985 · TV An old friend of Jesse's comes to town and they have fun. But what Jesse doesn't know is that his friend is working for some people who want Street Internet Archive The Beggar of Soutile 1985 · Educational Title from data sheet A foreign film (Canada) Intermediate grades through high school Presents a dramatization of a folktale from the Ivory Coast that… Internet Archive Degrassi Jr High S01E11 - It's Late! 1987 · TV "When Spike's period is late, she can hardly believe it - she never meant to go as far as she did with Shane. She is torn apart, not knowing what to tell… Internet Archive Man Behind The Sun ( 1988) Unit 731 ( HD Version & English Subtitles) 1988 · Feature WARNING: GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF TORTURE AND GRAPHIC VIOLENCE! POSSIBLE FOOTAGE OF A REAL AUTOPSY IS USED!!! ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTOR, NO CATS WERE HARMED IN… Internet Archive On Location With: Fame 1980 · Educational · 11 min A promotional film about the motion picture "FAME" featuring interviews with the director Alan Parker and actors Discusses how each human being possesses…