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5,041–5,088 of 44,825 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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Blue's Clues VHS And DVD Collection
In 1998-2004
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Thomas & Friends: Trust Thomas & Other Stories (1992 VHS)
PEEP-PEEP! Wonders and surprises from the Island of Sodor. On this ride, meet Mavis, a young diesel engine who puts Toby on the spot. Watch along as Percy…
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Journey to the Sacred Sea
Description of Lake Baikal (the Sacred Sea of Siberia), the ecological impact on the lake from increased population and industry in the region, and the…
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Nursery Rhyme Time (1995, BBC Video - VHSrip)
Then is trouble afoot in Nursery Rhyme Kingdom... six of the King's favourite rhymes are missing! With Jack, Jill and the children you can help find the…
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Inside the Cartel
Discusses the drug cartel in Colombia and its impact on government and society both in Colombia and the United States. 1 videocassette (58 min.) : 1/2 in…
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Graham Kennedy's Funniest Home Video Show (GTV-9, 12/07/90)
Full episode with commercials captured from Betamax Ident Sponsor Billboard Mitsubishi Kentucky Fried Chicken New Idea Radio Rentals Hey Hey It's Saturday…
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ABC For Kids Lots Of Great Songs
The music never stops with ABC For Kids! Twelve more terrific video clips will get you singing and dancing! Clips: 1. Lift Off Theme - Lift Off 2. Henry the…
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Doctor Who The Movie ( 1996) 30 FPS - May 14th 1996 American Premier On Fox Movie Night
The 1996 Fox Movie Night version of Doctor Who: The Movie, in its original, 30 FPS NTSC format! Update: January 1st, 2025: updated the video, as it previously…
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Soil: The foundation of the ecosystem
U.S. Forest Service BMRI-V-5 Soil: The foundation of the ecosystem Pacific Northwest Research Station - Blue Mountain Natural Resources Institute.
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Nickelodeon SNICK 03/05/1994
This is from a VHS tape I bought off eBay sometime last year. This was supposedly recorded on March 5, 1994. Parts of the recording was missing audio, but I…
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1993 HBO Promos
1993 Flashback HBO Bumpers Commercials Including Tales From The Crypt Promo! Follow @werewolfofberwyn #tuneintrashout
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Milky Way Magic Stars ' Super Star' Advert
Short CGI advert from an advertising campaign for Magic Stars showcasing each Magic Stars character - this advert is for Super Star.
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Nashville Now, Hosted by Marty Stuart (10 August 1992)
Complete episode and commercials. This originally aired on TNN on August 10, 1992.
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Princess Rouge (OVA)
Yusuke, an orphan, literally has Rouge, the amnesiac oldest daughter of the Underworld's deposed royal family, fall out of the sky into his lap. She is soon…
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WAR 1996.12.13 Ryogoku Crush Night! Tenryu VS Takada Ryogoku Revenge!! (60fps)
Pro-Wrestling Wrestle Association "R" W.A.R RYOGOKU CRUSH NIGHT! Genichiro Tenryu VS Nobuhiko Takada RYOGOKU REVENGE!! Friday, December 13th, 1996 Ryogoku…
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Chicago Bulls VS Indiana Pacers 1998 East Conference Finals Game 2 Without Commercials
Chicago Bulls VS Indiana Pacers 1998 East Conference Finals Game 2 Without Commercials
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The Dawn of Humankind
Four-part program about the evolution of the human race, told from a scientific point of view. Explores evidence from archaeology, paleontology, and genetics…
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Casper the Friendly Ghost: Ghost Writers (1995 UK VHS)
Released by Castle Vision in 1995. Episodes: Ghost Writers Keep Your Grin Up Dutch Treat Fright From Wrong Spooking About Africa Which is Witch Doing Whats…
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CBS Evening News June 1, 1993
CBS Evening News with Dan Rather and Connie Chung June 1, 1993
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Spirit of Leadership
California Department of Developmental Services Spirit of Leadership DVD 196 1994 Self-advocacy video featuring people with developmental disabilities in…
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U.S. v. Curtis
U.S. Court of Appeals - 62305-1-DVD - U.S. v. Curtis - U.S. Court of Military Appeals. Earlier this month the U.S. Court of Appeals for the armed forces heard…
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Treasures of the Sunken City
A breakwater project in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt, is halted by the possibility that ruins on the harbor floor may be all that is left of the seventh…
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Getting Ready For Retirement: Your TIAA-CREF Income Choices
Informational video for TIAA-CREF retirement plan investors.
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1997 VHS • Buns of Steel Total Body Fat Burner 60 FPS
BUNS OF STEEL® Total Body Fat Burner has high-powered energy to get you moving with the latest breakthrough moves to trim you down. Total Body Fat Burner is…
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The Wiggles (TV Series 1) Kaz The Cat Segments
Kaz The Cat are segments seen in the original airings of The Wiggles' first television series. The segments mostly feature the titular cat, her friend Carol,…
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Barney's Birthday [1992] - 1992 VHS Release
It's party time for Barney and his friends! Barney is having a birthday, and his friends throw him the best party ever, using classroom materials and lots of…
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Dino Babies - The Complete Season 1
Original English (2-12/13). how neat, but also, enjoy but also, the 7th episode contains B&W, so it must have been a mistake during the VHS recording of the…
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Barney in Concert [1991] - 1991 VHS Release (Black VHS)
Barney and The Backyard Gang hold a live musical extravaganza at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, Texas. Barney’s Concert features traditional songs and fun…
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Psycho Hunter D サイコハンター D ( 1992)
VHS RIP Note From Uploader: Sorry for any recording inconsistencies. The playback issues on this tape made recording it a nuisance due to the loss of input…
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Barney & Friends: (S1E7) The Treasure of Rainbow Beard [1992] - 1992 Time Life VHS Release
Imagine the surprise when "Rainbow Beard," the wondrous but not-that-scary pirate comes whooshing out of a magic bottle! He promises a treasure chest full of…
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Gunsmith Cats Bullet Proof! VHS (1998)
Gunsmith Cats Bullet Proof! VHS (1998) ADV
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Perversions Of Science Complete TV Series HBO (1997) SPACE TV
Anthology series of sci-fi stories in the style of "Tales from the Crypt" as aired on SPACE TV. A science-fiction anthology series with all the twists and…
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Tabloid Truth : The Michael Jackson Scandal
Correspondent Cramer goes behind the scenes of the television coverage of the Michael Jackson story to look at the people, organizations, and economic…
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Preview: The Best Of The New - Chuck Henry, Marilyn McCoo
Tuesday, October 2, 1990
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Complete Broadcast: LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN—WCBS-TV2 New York—April 2, 1997
Here's a complete edition of an installment of David Letterman's talk program that aired following the 11:00 PM news late on a Wednesday evening. His guests…
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1996 Nick Jr⧸Nickelodeon Commercials
A collection of commercials that aired on Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon on January 19, 1996, originally recorded by Youtube user Miss Cellanea VHS. The commercials…
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Baby's First Impressions: Shapes (1996)
Baby's First Impressions - Volume One: Shapes - identifies four basic shapes to nurture your child's early learning skills. The video utilizes strong, bold…
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My Favourite Teddy Bears Video (1994 UK VHS)
All rights go to their respective owners including Nelvana and WildBrain (formerly DHX Media).
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Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue & Other Thomas Stories (1995 VHS) (Closed-Captioned)
Now you can watch this video if you're deaf are have hard-of-hearing. PEEP! PEEP! Next stop - The Island of Sodor for more Thomas adventures with new friends.…
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1996 VHS • Eyewitness Volcano 60 FPS
Eyewitness Volcano is a documentary program from the BBC Eyewitness series, narrated in the series' characteristic style and structured around the Eyewitness…
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Managed Grazing - Part 2 - Animal Management
Iowa State University Extension VID 0018 Managed Grazing - Part 2 - Animal Management Managed Grazing. Animal Management. The goal of managed grazing is to…
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Nation's Challenge: A Guide for Educators of Children Affected by Alcohol and Other Drugs
Temporary Description: Nation's Challenge: A Guide for Educators of Children Affected by Alcohol and Other Drugs AVA1947VNB1, 1995 The video tape is the…
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National Incident-Based Reporting System
Federal Aviation Administration National Incident-Based Reporting System AVA20350VNB1 - 1998 Informational program explaining the history and purpose of the…
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Barney & Friends S03E20 (1996/1997 PBS Kids Airing)
Barney and Friends S03E20 - Up We Go!, VHS transfer that was home recorded from the PBS satellite feed back in circa 1996/1997, Originally broadcast on…
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The Ghost And The Darkness (1996) TV Spot
VHS TV spot for the 1996 thriller The Ghost And The Darkness, directed by Stephen Hopkins, starring Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer and more.
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Beautiful Girls From Outer Space SOLDIER COP Ami & Reimi
宇宙から来た美少女☆SOLDIER COP アミ＆レイミ VHS Rip
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The Swan Princess Sing Along (Swan III Version)
Digitized via Firewire with Canopus ADVC-110 and WinDV Shown at the end of the "The Swan Princess III and the Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure" VHS tape.…
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Monster Vision 1999 Summer National Lampoons European Vacation
Joe Bob's Summer School Edition Of TNT Monstervision From 1999 Thank You To The Tape & Trade Contributors Out There, Helping #garbagepailflix Preserve The…