The world's archives
2,353–2,400 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 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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The Electric Grandmother By Ray Bradbury Short Story Film 1981
Here is a short story film "The Electric Grandmother" by Ray Bradbury from 1981.
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Not the Nine O'Clock News - Series 3, Episode 6 (1980)
The 6th episode of Series 3 from the British comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News . Starring Rowan Atkinson , Pamela Stephenson , Mel Smith and Griff Rhys…
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The Middle East: The Torchbearers
Title from data sheet A foreign film (Canada) Second in a series of fourteen programs originally shown on television Intended audience: Junior high school…
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Degrassi Jr High S01E03 - The Experiment
"Arthur has a plan that will prove Mr. Raditch is biased against Yick, but ends up putting the 'fool' in foolproof idea."
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For All Practical Purposes - 15: The Impossible Dream
Episode 15 of the educational tv series "For All Practical Purposes": "The Impossible Dream".
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Captain Harlock Arcadia Of My Youth Subbed 1982 // わが青春のアルカディア Waga Seishun no Arcadia
The 1982 first movie from the Captain Harlock Series, "Arcadia of my youth" / "Waga Seishun no Arcadia", with english subtitles.
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裸足の放課後
リトルマーメイドシリーズ STAGE 1「裸足の放課後」であります。1985年のVHSリリースからを記録されました。 Little Mermaid Series Stage 1: "Suashi no Houkago". Sourced from the original 1985 VHS release.
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Chain of Life: The Aleutian Islands
Narrator, Ken Hiller Studies flora and fauna of Aleutian Islands. East meets West in this chain of subterranean volcanoes, with western half of chain…
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The Making of "The Frog King"
Title from data sheet Camera, Tom Davenport, Zack Krieger ; editors, Barry Dornfeld, Marcia Neidley ; narrators, Tom Davenport, Ann King Issued also as…
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Slice of Life
A program of independent works produced by Pennsylvania filmmakers dealing with themes ranging from a changing Jewish community in Pittsburgh to fraternity…
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Town and Country
Produced by the BBC for the British Open University Studies the Roman Empire's urbanization pattern, developed by Augustus, which depended both on the…
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Flood Forecasting
Title from data sheet Elementary through senior high school Observes the operation of satellites, weather balloons, and other tools used by meteorologists…
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Degrassi High S04E07 - Just Friends
"At a party, Heather throws herself at Wheels and seriously damages their friendship. L.D. finds out she has leukemia."
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USA Today: Weekend Edition (incomplete - 06/1989)
Incomplete recording of news program "USA Today: Weekend Edition" from June, 1989 27 - USA Today - Weekend Edition (1st segment): Ten logo Star Trek V: The…
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Decisions
Title from data sheet Intended audience: High school, college, and adult Issued also as videorecording Examines the process of making a decision, from both…
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Good Morning, Mr. Johnson
Bus etiquette for elementary schools and school bus safety.
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Alas Smith and Jones - Series 1, Episode 2 (1984)
The second episode of Series 1 from the British comedy show Alas Smith and Jones , starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Originally released on 7 February…
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Degrassi Jr High S01E07 -The Best Laid Plans
"Stephanie asks Wheels out on a date, but bravado and overheard conversations lead both of them to imply to their friends that they're going to 'do something'…
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Not the Nine O'Clock News - Series 3, Episode 4 (1980, better quality)
The 4th episode of Series 3 from the British comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News . Starring Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson, Mel Smith and Griff Rhys…
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Control Of Bleeding
Shows how to recognize three types of bleeding, including arterial, venous and capillary, and discusses how to treat each type. Uses art work and animation to…
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Falasha: Agony of the Black Jews
Title from data sheet Intended audience: Ages 16 to adult Issued also as videorecording Examines the isolation and deprivation experienced by Ethopia's…
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Goya: His Life and Art
Producer, Jesús Fernández Santos Goya's life and art against the background of Spanish politics and culture of his time
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Steady as She Goes
Title from data sheet Issued also as videorecording Focuses on John Fulfit, a seventy-year-old, retired Canadian, who indulges his childhood yearning to go…
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For All Practical Purposes - 07: It Started in Greece
Episode 7 of the educational tv series "For All Practical Purposes": "It Started in Greece".
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Books Under Fire
Shows community meetings and presents interviews and commentary of citizens, educators, authors, and others in an examination of the growing censorship…
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Who am I This Time? by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr -- Short Story Film -- 1981
Here is a short story film "Who am I This Time?" from 1981. Starring the early works of "Susan Sarandon" ("Thelma and Louise," "Stepmom," "Speed Racer") and…
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Not the Nine O'Clock News - Series 2, Episode 7 (1980, better quality)
The 7th episode of Series 2 from the British comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News . Starring Rowan Atkinson , Pamela Stephenson , Mel Smith and Griff Rhys…
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[ Lonely Chaser, Kineko Video, & Kenny Lauderdale] California Crisis
Subbed by: LonelyChaser Fansubs Project Manager/Typesetting: MartyMcflies Re-timing/TLC: Yume Additional TLC: Japanese Hoarder Original Subs by: hugeweeb &…
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Great Americans: Martin Luther King, Jr
Producer, director, Chuck Olin Uses historical footage, stills and interviews with Andrew Young, Benjamin Mays of Morehouse College and Coretta Scott King to…
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Jerusalem of Heaven and Earth: Christian City
Producer, Douglas Stanley ; director, John Jacob and Richard Tombelson ; music, Frank Strangio Looks at many facets of Christian Jerusalem and the people who…
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Under the Gun: Democracy in Guatemala
Cataloged from contributor's data Camera, Burleigh Wartes ; editor, Marcello Navarro F. ; music, Leslie Steinweiss Examines the challenges facing the…
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Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980
National Archives and Records Administration - ARC Identifier 13364 / Local Identifier 95.68 - Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 - Department of Agriculture.…
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Coping with Serious Illness: Relationships and Stress
Note: Censorship rating: General Executive producer, Richard W. Schilling ; script, David A. Tapper ; photographer, Burleigh Wartes ; editor, Samuel Pollard…
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No Applause, Just Throw Money
Cataloged from contributor's data Camera, Buddy Squires, Terry Hopkins ; editor, Sara Fishko Adults Featuring 101 New York performers in a kaleidoscope of…
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The Computer Programme (ABC TV Intro) Episode 4
When the BBC "The Computer Programme" aired in Australia, ABC TV recorded new intros with Iain Finlay (Creator of "Beyond 2000"
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Degrassi Jr High S03E13 - Making Whoopee
"Arthur is feeling rejected and worry that his dad may remarry. Melanie decides to ask Snake out on another date."
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Silent Alarm Response
Title from data sheet Intended audience: Law enforcement officers and bank and savings and loan staff Shows how to improve response procedures before,…
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Degrassi Jr High S02E08 - Sealed With A Kiss
"Erica decides that she is spontaneous, romantic, and mature while her twin Heather is sensible and boring. To prove it, Erica kisses a boy at the school…
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Degrassi Jr High S03E04 - Season's Greetings
"It is Christmastime at Degrassi, yet all is not cheerful. Yick and Arthur are mad at one another, and Shane is unhappy that Spike never lets him see their…
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Craft, Design, and Technology: Nature's Way
Shows how technicians measure, mold and fit artificial limbs. Discusses how design requirements for function, comfort and appearance are coupled with…
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Safety Gear: Hand and Arm Protection
Part of the Sandler Films "Safety Gear" series. Other films in this series available on the Internet Archive: Safety Gear: Eye and Face Protection (LINK)…
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China: The Year of the Counting
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Ancient Lives: 4 -- Temple Priest and Civil Servants
Producer-director, Peter Spry-Leverton An 8-part series about life in ancient Egypt [1] The Village of the craftsmen -- [2] The Valley of the Kings -- [3]…
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Xian
Produced by Sue Yung Li and Shirley Sun Presents a cultural history of the ancient Chinese imperial city of Xian, once the greatest capital in the world.…
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Diabetes: Beating the Needle
Describes types 1 and 2 diabetes, touches on the history of insulin research, and examines diabetic complications and the role of diet and exercise as they…
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Flicks - Tucker interview
An episode of the brief interview series "Flicks," featuring Jeff Bridges of "Tucker".
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A Different World - Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Lisa Bonet
Season 6, Episodes 17,18
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Alaska: Story from the Top of the World
Narrated by Hal Holbrook ; music, James G. Pirie Title from container Explores the history and beauty of the 49th state, Alaska