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3,505–3,552 of 25,070 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. |
Internet Archive
LIVE AID on MTV Full Broadcast
MTV's broadcast of Live Aid, from July 13, 1985, with original commercials Part 1 0:00:02 - 0:01:27 | Intro 0:01:27 - 0:14:54 | Status Quo 0:23:01 - 0:34:41 |…
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Stretching Scientifically (VHS)
HIGH KICKS and SPLITS WITH NO WARM UP! - No equipment needed. FIRST THE BOOK - NOW THE VIDEO. By just dedicating 20 MINUTES A DAY to using this method you can…
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アニメ版 東海道・四谷怪談 (Raw OVA; DVD Rip)
This is an animated version of a popular Japanese ghost story known as "Yotsuya Kaidan". This version is narrated by storyteller Ichiryusai Teisui (一龍斎 貞水),…
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Gigi and The Fountain of Youth
Once upon a time there was a king and a queen and they had a little girl named Princess Gigi. Gigi's royal parents told her that in order to govern their…
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Math Wise ★ "Lost" Secondary Mathematics Series
Math Wise ★ "Lost" Secondary Mathematics Series Produced in 1981 by KOCE (Huntington Beach) for The Agency for Instructional Technology…
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Lyons Maid Ice Cream Favourite Centres Advert
An advert for Lyons Maid's new ice cream line 'Favourite Centres': Peanut Cluster Mint Crisp Toffee Crumble Triple Choc Broadcast 1985.
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AFSC STAFF FILM REPORT 294
Department of Defense PIN 52544 AFSC STAFF FILM REPORT 294 THE ENGINEERING FORCE: AIR FORCE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PEOPLE ARE SHOWN…
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ABC World News Tonight July 10, 1985
ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings July 10, 1985
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Sony Trinitron (1985)
An ad from Sony advertising their Trinitron CRT TV circa 1985. Notable for using computer graphics in the first half; although it is wireframe and no solid…
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Solve It ★ "Lost" Elementary Math Series
Solve It ★ "Lost" Elementary Math Series Solve It (Eighteen) 15 minute Math programs: made for Grade 6. ©1987 Develop and promote practical problem-solving…
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Fraggle Rock UK (Rare Episodes)
Fraggle Rock UK [ 5x 06] The Cavern Of Lost Dreams [ VHSrip] Tobias P.K. and Sprocket go sea fishing. Uncle Matt's postcard is the same as in the U.S.…
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1989 VHS • Sports Illustrated 25th Anniversary 60 FPS
Sports Illustrated 25th Anniversary Swimsuit Video is the 1989 behind-the-scenes documentary sponsored by Dodge Performance Division of Chrysler Motors,…
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Spectacular Disasters
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Straight Up: Episode 3: Self-Image and Life Skills
Department of Education Straight Up: Episode 3: Self-Image and Life Skills AVA17529VNB1, 1988 Academy award winning actor Lou Gossett, Jr. and young TV star…
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Wata no Kunihoshi (1984) with Chinese subs
A two-month-old kitten, Chibi-nekko ( チビ猫 ) , was abandoned by her owners. An 18-year-old young man named Tokio finds Chibi-nekko and brings her home.…
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Denise Austin: The Complete Workout (VHS)
Whether you're just beginning an exercise program or you're an athlete-in-training, DENISE AUSTIN'S COMPLETE WORKOUT will get your body in shape and keep it…
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1989 VHS • Jane Fonda's Complete Workout 60 FPS
Jane Fonda's Complete Workout is a 65-minute exercise video structured in three sections: upper body weight training with dumbbells, a 30-minute aerobic…
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Baby Songs Volume 2: More Baby Songs (1987) VHS
INCLUDES: Walking The Hammer Song Sittin' in a High Chair Daddy be a Horsie My Baby Tickly Toddle Crazy Monster Watch a Witchie Whiz Wild and Woolly Family…
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FULL VHS: Road Runner vs. Wile E. Coyote - The Classic Chase [Warner Home Video] (1985 VHS)
Distributor: Warner Home Video [Warner Bros. Cartoons Golden Jubilee - 24 Karat Collection] | Tape print date: September 15, 1990 | Catalog number: 11507
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The Tortellis (1987)
This short-lived spin-off of "Cheers" centered on Carla's ex-husband Nick and his irrepressible family.
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Great Performances - Norbert Smith A Life
PBS production
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' The Cat Office 猫の事務所' A Previously Lost Anime Short MIYAZAWA KENJI
This is a short anime feature based on a story that was supposedly written by the Japanese writer and poet, Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933). He is known for…
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Meiko Nakahara LIVE Collection 01
All rights belong to Meiko Nakahara, respective records and studios. ❤️ We love you Meiko-san ❤️
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CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS FOR THE U.S. ARMY
Department of Defense - Description: THIS PROGRAM EXAMINES THE ORIGINS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, WHICH EVERY SOLDIER SWEARS TO UPHOLD AND…
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The Thorns - Kelly Bishop, Lori Petty
ABC broadcast
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The Adventures of Little Lulu and Tubby: Volume 1
First released on YouTube, now viewable on the Internet Archive. This tape contains two episodes from the Little Lulu anime, which was released by Family Home…
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Namakemono ga Miteta (ナマケモノが見てた)
A 2-epsiode OVA series animated by Agent 21 and distributed by Toei Video . Namakemono ga Miteta is a seinen gag manga series serialized in Shueisha Young…
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Trapped Alive(1988)
Several escaped prisoners and two hostage women along with a sheriff's deputy find themselves trapped in a mine shaft, where a cannibalistic mutant is hunting…
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Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival (1987)
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1989 VHS • Kids Sing Praise Vol 2 60 FPS
Kids Sing Praise Volume 2 is a children's Christian music video produced by Brentwood Music, hosted by a group of children including April, Megan, Josh,…
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ReadIt with John Robbins ★ "Lost" Telecourse from 1982
ReadIt with John Robbins ★ "Lost" Telecourse from 1982 A Nice Tribute Page - and my main reference to the "Lost" series: http://rickstv.com/tvo/readit.html…
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Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends - UK VHS and DVD Collection
Peep-peep! All aboard with Thomas and all his friends on the Island of Sodor.
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The Judds - Across The Heartland
CBS broadcast
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The Legend of REYON FLAIR
リヨン伝説フレア リヨン伝説フレア2 禁断の惑星
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A Case of Working Smarter, Not Harder
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Woodland Indians of Early America
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New Technologies, New Solutions
Bureau of Reclamation New Technologies, New Solutions AVA19490VNB1 - 1988 Examines New Technologies and the New Solutions they Present. This is Part 2 of 5 […
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Galactic Video Review
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The Coneheads (1983)
Al Franken and Tom Davis authored this sitcom pilot, an animated spinoff featuring SNL'S resident aliens and an obtrusive laugh track. Produced for NBC in the…
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Collection Club Dorothée - Le Hit Parade Des Enfants Vol.2 (VHS rip)
Found this on YouTube, and archived it, in case if it got taken down by AB Groupe (Mediawan Thematics). This is a 2nd collection of music videos made by AB…
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DANGEROUS ENCOUNTERS - BIRD AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARD (BASH)
Department of Defense - Description: ESTABLISHES THE HAZARDS OF BIRDS TO AIRCRAFT; DISCUSSES ACTIONS AIRCREWS CAN TAKE TO REDUCE POTENTIAL BIRD STRIKES; AND…
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Castlemaine XXXX Lager Advert
An advert for Castlemaine XXXX lager, broadcast 1985.
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CHARGED BODIES
Department of Defense PIN 39863 CHARGED BODIES 1984 ESTABLISHES THREE ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS OF A MATERIAL AND DEMONSTRATES HOW OBJECTS MAY BE CHARGED BY USING…
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The Glory of the Garden
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Collection MFDI - Bhor Holo, Dor Kolo (It is Dawn, Open the Door)
BHOR HOLO, DOR KOLO. The first in a series of commercial films made for Bengali audiences, Bhor Holo, Dor Kolo ("It is Dawn, Open the Door") introduces the…
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Trying Times - 2-5: The Boss
Episode 5 of season 2 of comedy series "Trying Times" : "The Boss".
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Highway Safety: Standard Barriers
Federal Highway Administration Video VH-48C Highway Safety: Standard Barriers Installation, maintenance and repair of roadside barriers, end barriers and…
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Australia's Most Wanted (SAS-7, 17/02/88)
Mostly complete recording of Australia's Most Wanted before it became a series. This was advertised in the TV guide as a "Special". Segments are: The Cowra…