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6,001–6,048 of 44,812 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 Mind's Eye (1990, Radioshack version)
For the first time ever on archive.org, the Radioshack version of The Mind's Eye: A Computer Animation Odyssey is uploaded in its entirety. This version in…
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The Flying Doctors (Partial, NWS-9, 1992)
Jake And The Fatman promo Sorbent SANFL Junior Development Lottery Danone Diet Lite Mannix Air conditioning Anusol Wipes The Mirror Crack'd promo Dairy Good…
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ED WOOD [1994]
Ambitious but troubled movie director Edward D. Wood Jr. tries his best to fulfill his dreams despite his lack of talent.
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You Can Beat TB (English)
New York City Department of Health Disc PT 2 You Can Beat TB (English) This video will answer these important questions: * What is latent TB infection (LTBI)?…
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Touring the Southwest's Grand Circle (1990)
Touring the Southwest’s Grand Circle The Holiday Video Library™ (Finley-Holiday Films, 1990) Running Time: 1 Hour GRAND CIRCLE 1,400-Mile Journey of Discovery…
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Adventures from the Book of Virtues: Generosity (1997) VHS
So I already uploaded two of the tapes from this 1997 VHS set called the 'PBS Kids Pack of Pals' a while ago. I might as well upload the other two because…
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Madeline's Christmas (1990) VHS
Here's my recording of the Golden Book Video release of 'Madeline's Christmas' (1990) narrated by Christopher Plummer. This is the second of six television…
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Cartoon Network's Cartoon Cartoon Friday (July 2, 1999)
This week's CCF is brought to you by CCNRetro! Thank You! We have about seven more from him, after that, I'm going have to beg others! So, when I upload a…
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Club Mario--Super Mario Bros Super Show "Adventures Of Sherlock Mario"
Here is a rare version of "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show" using the Club Mario format from 1990. This is most of the episode "The Adventures of Sherlock…
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L.A. Kids - African-American Museum
KCOP (channel 13) broadcast
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Hometime How-to Clinic - Vinyl Siding
Hometime How-to Clinic - Vinyl Siding (Hometime Video Publishing, Inc.)(1998) VHS Dump 2014-01-18
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Reader's Digest: Discover Hawaii (1991)
Reader’s Digest: Discover Hawaii (Reader’s Digest Video, 1991) Running Time: 90 Minutes Tropical sunsets set the sky on fire, trade winds carry the scent of…
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Breakfast at Tiffany's VHS (1992) (USA)
Printed during the 20th week of 1994. Blake Edwards' famous romantic comedy adapted from Truman Capote's novel, stars Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, a…
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1996 VHS • Fit & Flexible 60 FPS
Fit and Flexible is an instructional mat exercise video presented by Elizabeth Larkin, identified as a dance medicine specialist in the Center for Sports…
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The Busy World of Richard Scarry: A Trip to the Moon (1996) VHS
Here's my recording of 'The Busy World of Richard Scarry: A Trip to the Moon' (1996). This tape was requested by Clay Harelson. Episode List: 1-A Trip to the…
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Fox Kids/WAWS Channel 30 WOC VHS Recording (October 18, 1994)
This is a 1st generation recording of Fox Kids WAWS 30 from October 18, 1994. it had original cheesy commercials and it even have local WAWS commercials…
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Dreaming New Dreams
California Department of Developmental Services DVD 193 Dreaming New Dreams Informative video about the Early Start Program for infants and toddlers with…
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Japanese Hell / Jigoku 1999
VHS Rip
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Smoke in the Eye
Frontline investigates the war between network news and the tobacco industry in the wake of the $10 billion libel suit against ABC and the controversial…
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1993 VHS • Witchcraft in America 60 FPS
Witchcraft in America is an episode of the A&E documentary series Time Machine, hosted by Jack Perkins. The program traces more than three centuries of…
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Sound Healing [1996 VHS]
Tom Kenyon discusses theory on the potential of sound (pitch/tone) to heal and meditate in this 1996 VHS.
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Spirits of the Jaguar: The Fifth World of the Aztecs
4 videocassettes (approximately 60 min. each) : 1/2 in (4th videocassette) Using wildlife footage, dramatic recreations and computer simulation, this…
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Whisper of the Heart Japanese VHS
Whisper of the Heart VHS Digitized with a TBC. MKV is an x265 encode from an FFV1 lossless rip. Includes 600 DPI scans of the materials. Language: Japanese
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YTV Shift Are You Afraid Of The Dark WOC 1997
A recording of Are You Afraid Of The Dark?, airing as part of YTV's "Shift" block. Aired in 1997, commercials are included. Episode is "The Tale of the Quiet…
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VHS Tape: Scooby Doo on Disney Channel (1995 or 1996) (Screen Bug Parts & Snippets Only)
I Found This Scooby-Doo TV Recorded VHS Tape at a Local Thrift Store and It Has 2 Scooby-Doo Movies. These Were Aired on Disney Channel in 1995 or 1996. Not…
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Garfield and Friends Season 7 Rap Intro & Outro Restored
Garfield and Friends Season 7 Rap Intro and Credits (DVD source) The infamous "rap" intro to the final season, which was disliked and removed from all repeats…
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Wild Watermelon Pop Tarts Commercial: "Wild Watermelon Monster"
A commercial for Wild Watermelon Pop Tarts that originally aired sometime in 1997, in which two kids defeat a giant rampaging watermelon monster by dropping a…
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Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never & Other Stories (1991 VHS)
PEEP-PEEP! Adventures on the Island of Sodor. This time around, watch as Thomas misbehaves, and gets stuck underground. Find out what happens when Duck doubts…
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The Walt Disney Story (1973, 1994 VHS)
'The Walt Disney Story' is a film attraction that played in Disneyland from 1973 to 1975, and at the Magic Kingdom from 1973 to 1992. It tells the life story…
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MFI Winter Sale Advert
This is a film advert for MFI Furniture Store's Christmas sale, broadcast in the United Kingdom in 1994.
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Barney's Campfire Sing-Along [1990] - 1993 VHS Release (Canadian Release, White VHS)
Barney the dinosaur introduces the Backyard Gang to the fun of camping out. The children meet all sorts of woodland creatures, study the stars, learn valuable…
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Leslie Sonson's Basic Stepping With Walking Aerobics (1990)
Title: Leslie Sansone's Basic Stepping with Walking Aerobics Year: 1990 Source: VHS Description: Leslie Sansone's Basic Stepping with Walking Aerobics is a…
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CITV and CBBC Collection (1997)
Here is a collection of VHS which features a compilation of programmes which my parents recorded there is also lots of children's shows as well I am afraid…
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Precision Yoga (VHS)
The method precision Yoga is made up of a combination of movements and poses selecterd from today's most popular forms and styles of yoga. Part of the…
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Toadskin Spell
Frogs and toads have great powers. In witches' lore, they have always played a prominent role. More recently, scientists have been experimenting with the…
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1992 VHS • Body Flex Instructional Tape 60 FPS
Body Flex: Instructional Tape is the foundational instructional video for the Body Flex system, running approximately 40 minutes and one second. The program…
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Denise Austin - Hit The Spot: Totally Firm [1997 VHS]
"Totally Firm" in the Hit the Spot series of Denise Austin fitness videos.
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VHS Tape - 1988.11.18 - WRBW - Star Trek Voyager Episode 100, Behind the Scenes Look at Star Trek Insurrection, Eyewitness news at 10:00 on UPN 65
VHS Tape - 1988.11.18 - WRBW - Star Trek Voyager Episode 100, Behind the Scenes Look at Star Trek Insurrection, Eyewitness news at 10:00 on UPN 65 With…
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NJPW King of Kings in Hamamatsu Arena 12/26/90
Wednesday Supercast PRO-WRES SPECIAL KING OF KINGS IN HAMAMATSU ARENA Wednesday, December 26th, 1990
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Barney & Friends S01E28 (1995/1996 PBS Kids Airing)
Barney and Friends S01E28 - Home Sweet Homes, VHS transfer that was home recorded by a friend of mine from PBS member station WFUM 28/Flint (later WCMZ, now…
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2nd Annual National Driving Test - Robert Urich
Unknown broadcast
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The Romance of Dance: Swing, Vol. 1 (1999)
The Romance of Dance: Swing, Vol. 1 Instruction/Entertainment Video Host: Nancy Hays Dance Instructors: Evin Jacobson, Noel Galang (Nancy Hays Entertainment,…
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Spot Goes to School (1994, 1998 VHS)
Here's my recording of the 1998 VHS release of 'Spot Goes to School' (1994). Apparently, Disney has released a few of these Spot tapes multiple times with…
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Uso Seguro De Pesticidas En Pequeñas Granjas
University of California Video 6565D Uso Seguro De Pesticidas En Pequeñas Granjas Produced for workers on small family farms, this program illustrates the…
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Stories from the Community
California Department of Developmental Services Stories from the Community DVD 220 1997 Individuals with developmental disabilities discuss their experiences…
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Introduction to the Speedy Trial Act - Part 2
Federal Judicial Center gov.ntis.ava19283vnb1.2 Introduction to the Speedy Trial Act - Part 2 This program gives docket clerks an overview of how the Speedy…
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Cottonwood and aspen: managing for balance, ecology, and management (Part 1)
U.S. Forest Service BMRI-V7-1C Cottonwood and aspen: managing for balance, ecology, and management (Part 1) Pacific Northwest Research Station - Blue Mountain…
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BITBBH Ep 73 Woodland House Wonderful
Bear In The Big Blue House