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5,617–5,664 of 44,807 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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PBS Frontline: The Bombing Of Pan Am 103 (1990)
Frontline profiles the efforts of the surviving families of the 270 people killed in the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in…
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Sports Illustrated - 1997 Swimsuit Issue Video (VHS)
It's a celebration of the bikini - and it's Swimsuit like you've never seen it before! Sports Illustrated Television brings you all of the excitement and…
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Dragon Warrior - 12: Level 12: General Rudolph
Dubbed episode 12 of the animated series "Dragon Warrior": "Level 12: General Rudolph".
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Transfigured (Jack Shadbolt's paintings animated) - 35mm to VHS
[See supplementary information in the Download Options: GIFs, JPEGs, TIFFs, and PDFs.] “...A mind-dazzling, sight-and-sound roller-coaster ride that leaves…
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Idea Store 9
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Video VH-241 Idea Store 9 Only one topic is addressed in this tape: key tags for heavy equipment operators which…
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Open Roads: A Look At Freeway Incident Management
Federal Highway Administration Video VH-475 Open Roads: A Look At Freeway Incident Management In clear, non-technical language, this video depicts the…
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Utility Safety in Work Zones
Iowa Department of Transportation Video VH-601 Utility Safety in Work Zones This program shows the above and below ground hazards of telecommunications,…
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Protective Canopy (A Survivor’s Story)
Mine Safety and Health Administration Protective Canopy (A Survivor’s Story) DVD599-S (Was VC844, VC993-S) - 1995 This is Part 2 in English ( Part 1 - English…
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The Struggle for South Africa
Discusses the present and past history of the battle for and against apartheid in South Africa. 1 videocassette (VHS) (84 min.) : ol. ; 1/2 in, baked…
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The Art Of Woodworking: Shop Secrets From Master Craftsmen (VHS)
Spend an hour with some of the world's finest craftsmen - in their own shops - as they demonstrate tools, techniques, and shortcuts that will make you a…
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Opening and Closing to Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: Danger Rangers 1990 VHS
To kick off the evening of home media uploads, we have the opening and closing to another VHS volume of the original "Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers". This time,…
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On Robot Wings: A Flight Thru the Solar System (1992)
On Robot Wings: A Flight Thru the Solar System The Holiday Video Library™ (Finley-Holiday Films, 1992) Running Time: 30 Minutes ON ROBOT WINGS Unmanned…
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Tasmania: The Video (1990, 1996)
Tasmania: The Video (Winning Post Productions, 1990, 1996) Running Time: 50 Minutes Tasmania: The Video The ultimate video travelogue on the beautiful island…
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Hey Cinderella (1969, 1994 VHS)
Here is my recording of the 1994 VHS release of 'Hey Cinderella' (1969), which just like 'The Frog Prince' (1971) is the last time it was ever released on…
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Sebastian's Party Gras (1992) VHS
Here's my recording for 'Sebastian's Party Gras' from 1992. It's the second Sebastian tape featuring the voice actor for the character, Samuel Wright. This…
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Making Fitness Fun With Becky Tirabassi
Being a person who works out at home or with a few friends, my goal for MAKING FITNESS FUN was to create a video that would give you great results, WHILE…
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Countryfest '97 - The Charlie Daniels Band
CBS broadcast
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[vhs bonus art] neon genesis evangelion 0:1
art found at the end of neon genesis evangelion 0:1 on the vhs release, art done by crew
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VHS Tape - Dr. Who - The Curse of Fatal Death & Making Of
VHS Tape - Dr. Who - The Curse of Fatal Death & Making Of Video Size: 720x480 Length: 48:33 Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death is a Doctor Who special made…
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Viagrafix - Introduction to Microsoft Access for Windows
ViaGrafix Video training Services presents: Introduction to Microsoft Access for Windows. This instruction video from 51 minutes gives you an impression from…
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Patient Adherence to TB Treatment
Centers for Disease Control Disc SP 9 Patient Adherence to TB Treatment Produced with the Francis J. Curry National TB Center. This module describes methods…
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How Criminal Trials Move - Part 2
Federal Judicial Center gov.ntis.ava20690vnb4.2 How Criminal Trials Move - Part 2 A Federal Judicial Center Orientation for Employees. Program Two: How…
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Opening To Oliver And Company 1998 VHS (Japan)
Here is the order: 1. Warning Screen (in Japanese) 2. Disney Videos Logo 3. Walt Disney Classics Collection Trailer (in Japanese) 4. The Little Mermaid…
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The William Steig Video Library (1996) VHS
Here's my recording of 'The William Steig Video Library' (1996). This tape includes four animated shorts based on William Steig's children picture books.…
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Burning Man Festival 1994
Burning Man Festival 1994 a film by Chuck Cirino
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The Arming of Iraq
Frontline examines how Saddam Hussein built Iraq's massive arsenal of tanks, planes, missiles, and chemical weapons during the 1980's. Correspondent Hodding…
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The Great Masters—Tintoretto and the Golden Age of Venice
The Great Masters—Tintoretto and the Golden Age of Venice (Kultur, 1998) Running Time: 33 Minutes The Venetian Mannerist painter, Tintoretto (c.1518-94) was…
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I'm A Hungry Puppy Dog!
Joe Pesci, Adam Sandler and Kevin Nealon play three bank robbers holed up in their hideout trying to see news of their caper on TV channels full of obnoxious…
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A Country Practice: Ain't Misbehavin' (Both Parts, TNT-31, 1993)
VHS Capture from Southern Cross Television with Commercials Matt and Lucy become involved with Daniel Bailey, a young autistic boy. Bob and Cookie believe…
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The Magic School Bus Inside Ralphie 1995 Version 2 KidVision WarnerVision Entertainment VHS
Dubbed to DVD from VHS with a Magnavox DVD Recorder, video ripped using DVD Shrink, and subtitles ripped using MakeMKV.
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Sale of the Century Battle of the TV Classics - Heat 1 -The Sullivans (GTV-9, 19/6/95)
Taken from VHS. Pete Smith ahoy! Originally uploaded by FLEMISHDOG on May 27, 2013 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acz-j-b2hHE.
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Polonia Brothers Saurians (1994)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265705/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Indipendent film made by the Polonia Brothers in 1994. Original release was limited to 20 copies on…
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Las Nuevas Aventuras de Wini Pu: En el Salvaje Oeste - Full VHS (The New Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh: Wild West Winnie - Mexican Version)
The semi-uncommon Mexican Winnie-the-Pooh VHS containing 3 episodes. It is based on the UK VHS of "The New Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh: Wild West Winnie".…
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1996 VHS • Worlds Greatest Train Ride Videos: Arabia 60 FPS
This documentary covers the surviving sections of the Hejaz Railway, an Ottoman narrow-gauge line built between 1900 and 1908 connecting Damascus to Medina.…
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MS-DOS Latest And Greatest
MS-DOS Latest & Greatest (Diamond Entertainment Corporation)(1994) VHS Dump 2010-09-29
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The Simpsons KFC Commercials Canada Only (1993)
KFC Simpsons Ads
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Does America Still Work?
At the height of the Rust Belt primaries, Frontline goes to Milwaukee where presidential candidates tap the deep-seated anxiety and insecurity that fuels…
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1991 VHS • Pagan Invasion Vol 3: Meditation Pathway to Deception 60 FPS
Pagan Invasion Volume 3: Meditation, Pathway to Deception is the third installment of the Jeremiah Films series hosted by Chuck Smith and Caryl Matrisciana.…
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Barney’s Once Upon A Time 1996 VHS (Blue Tape Version)
This Barney Slip Cover has a Blue VHS Tape! Songs/Rhymes Barney Theme Song Oh When We March Rain Rain Go Away/It’s Raining It’s Pouring Once Upon A Time…
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Minnesota Local Road Research Board
Minnesota Local Roads Research Board Video VH-352 Minnesota Local Road Research Board A lively presentation on the history, organization and benefits of LRRB…
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Becker v. Unisys Corporation Continued
U.S. Court of Appeals - 18801-1-DVD - Becker v. Unisys Corporation Continued - Television cameras continued to cover the proceedings of the U.S. District…
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CBS 1998 Commercial Collection
A (rather short) collection of commercials that aired on CBS sometime in 1998. Originally recorded by Youtube user N Sands. The commercials are: - Sesame…
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NJPW 1976.12.9~1979.12.13 Different Seed Martial Arts Battles [Antonio Inoki 30th Anniversary Memorial Series] (60fps)
Antonio Inoki 30th Anniversary Memorial Series Different Seed Martial Arts Battles
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Betty Crocker Exercise and Lose Weight: Low-Impact Aerobics (1991)
Betty Crocker Exercise and Lose Weight: Low-Impact Aerobics Host: Anne Barney (Best Film & Video Corp., 1991) Running Time: 27 Minutes Betty Crocker Exercise…
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The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter (1993) US VHS
Here's my recording of the US VHS for 'The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter' (1993).
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Canned Ham - South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut (W.O.C)
A VHS recording of the 1999 Comedy Central special detailing the making of the South Park movie. Featuring hilarious interviews with Matt Stone & Trey Parker.…
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CBS Evening News Nov 23, 1992
CBS Evening News with Dan Rather Nov 23, 1992
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Looking from the Inside Out ★ Sequel to Inside Out in HD1080 plus MKV
Looking from the Inside Out ★ Sequel to Inside Out in HD1080 plus MKV versions! . _ . My thanks goes out to Ian Parker and Rennard Cotton for donating this…