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7,633–7,680 of 44,811 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
Opening to The Great Mouse Detective 1992 VHS
1. 1992 Green FBI Warning Screens 2. Aladdin trailer 3. Lilac-Blue Feature Presentation Logo 4. 1992 Distorted Walt Disney Classics Logo 5. 1985 Walt Disney…
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Cher Fitness Body Confidence
The second of Cher's fitness tape series. Includes two workouts and a warm down. Mentioned in the Chicago Tribune: https://www.tribpub.com/gdpr/chicagotribune.…
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Court Officers and Support Personnel: Resources for the District Judge
Federal Judicial Center ava19487vnb1 -- 1723-V/96 (1996) Court Officers and Support Personnel: Resources for the District Judge In this video, Judge Barbara…
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Restitution: Determining Victims and Harms (Part 1)
Federal Judicial Center ava20940vnb2.1 -- 3883-V/99 (1999) Restitution: Determining Victims and Harms (Part 1) The process of determining the amount of…
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A Word of Welcome to the Federal Judicial System (magistrate judges)
Federal Judicial Center ava21067vnb1 -- 1785-V/99 (1999) A Word of Welcome to the Federal Judicial System (magistrate judges) In this program, Judge Fern M.…
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The Busy World of Richard Scarry: The Best Babysitter Ever (1996) VHS
Here's my recording of 'The Busy World of Richard Scarry: The Best Babysitter Ever' (1996). This contains the following episodes: 1-The Best Babysitter Ever…
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WWL Newscast June 1993 5 PM
From 1993, here is a Eyewitness News newscast from WWL, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans, LA. All copyrights acknowledged.
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[Kinto-Un Productions] "Looking Back at it all! The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!" (VHS RIP)
This was originally uploaded to "1Fichier" by a French YouTube channel named "Kinto-Un Productions." They uploaded a video to YouTube advertising this upload,…
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VHS Tape - October 1993 - WCPX - Star Trek the Next Generation, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, ALCS Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
VHS Tape - October 1993 - WCPX - Star Trek the Next Generation, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, ALCS Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays With Commercials Video…
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1998 Armageddon (1998 Touchstone VHS)
Armageddon VHS 15416 Touchstone Home Video 1998 United States VHS | SP | Slipcase Running Time 151 mins (NTSC) Trailers: Enemy Of The State (1998) The Faculty…
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TMNT Primetime special (SAS-7, 11/08/90)
A 2 hour showing of the first episodes of TMNT from australian TV from 1990, I assume to hype kids up for the live action movie. Included are the original…
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Ye Olde Animation by Nina Paley
The very first animation I did as an adult. 1998, San Francisco CA. Self-taught!
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1999 VHS • Hot Yoga Level 3 60 FPS
Hot Yoga Level 3 is an Ashtanga yoga instructional video presented by Baron Baptiste. The tape label describes this as a Level 3 program, but the introduction…
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Anytime Tales (1991)
A collection of over 10 best-selling stories by Tony Ross and David McKee.: I Want My Potty I Want a Cat Super Dooper Jezebel Oscar Got the Blame I'm Coming…
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La Noche del Payaso (1991)
Mexico [?]. Directed by Fernando Ríos. Starring Ignacio Milano, Tómas Bridge, Lucas Valenzuela, Mártin Huxley, Sergio Ríos. Spanish language. Plot: A killer…
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Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: Biggest Party Video Ever! (1998, Full VHS)
It's party time with Thomas the Tank Engine, who has gathered together his favourite stories featuring all his friends from the Island of Sodor. Join Percy,…
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Walt Disney Mini Classics: Peter and the Wolf (1991) VHS
Here's my download file of the 1991 Walt Disney Mini Classics release of 'Peter and the Wolf ' . Included Cartoons: 1-Peter and the Wolf (1946; 1955 Reissue)…
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TV Commercials • 1991 April–May • HBO • 60 FPS
This tape is an unedited off-air recording of programming interstitials and promotional breaks from HBO, captured in April and May 1991. The date is…
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BBC Television Children's Favourites (1993, Full VHS)
Noddy, Pingu, Funnybones, Postman Pat, Spider!, Joshua Jones, The Tooth Fairies, Fireman Sam and Charlie Chalk in 10 OF THEIR GREATEST ADVENTURES! At last,…
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The Oz Kids in Virtual Oz (VHS-Rip)
Digitized via Firewire with Canopus ADVC-110 and WinDV The kids of the characters from the original Land of Oz! Can the Oz Kids return to the real Oz?…
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The Ad and the Ego
Intercutting thousands of contemporary and classic television commercials with insights by Stuart Ewen, Jean Kilbourne, Sut JhalIy and others, this film…
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A.M. P.M. Yoga - A.M. [1998 VHS]
A.M. VHS tape hosted by Rodney Yee from 1998, taking you through a Yoga routine.
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BITBBH Ep 87 Best Thanksgiving Ever
Bear In The Big blue House
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BBC Children's Collection (1994, Full VHS)
Here they are! 6 of your very favourite BBC TV characters, all on one video in 6 great adventures available only from WHSmith ... The Little Polar Bear: The…
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The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-Mouse by Beatrix Potter (1998) US VHS
Here's my recording of the US VHS for 'The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Two Bad Mice and Johnny Town-Mouse by Beatrix Potter' (1993).
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1991 VHS • Pagan Invasion Vol 4 • The East Seduces the West • 4K Remaster 60 FPS
Pagan Invasion Volume 4: The East Seduces the West is the fourth installment of the Jeremiah Films series hosted by Chuck Smith and Caryl Matrisciana. The…
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10 Years Of Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends 1999 VHS ( Blue Tape Sticker Label)
Thomas & Bertie’s Great Race Old Iron The Trouble With Mud Terence The Tractor Percy’s Ghostly Trick Mavis Henry & The Elephant Percy’s Promise James Goes…
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Tamagotchi Video Adventures
Tamagotchi Video Adventures is a VHS released in the US in 1997. It is a 7th Level production presented by Bandai Entertainment, Inc. and has a running time…
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TV Commercials • 1991 • USA Network • 60 FPS
This tape is an unedited off-air recording of commercial breaks from the USA Network, captured in 1991 in the Pacific Northwest cable market. The recording…
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Kwik Fit Advert
An advert for Kwik Fit broadcast February 1992 during a transmission of 3 Men and a Baby.
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Swinton Car Insurance Advert
An advert for Swinton car insurance broadcast February 1992 during a transmission of 3 Men and a Baby.
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Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (Valencian dub) - Gohan's Drunk Song (Canal 9 broadcast, VHS rip)
Found this clip on YT, and archiving it before it will never see the light of day on the internet again. I got nothing to explain, because the song is dubbed,…
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New Orleans TV Ads and Promos - 1994
These files feature the following commercials and promos: The President Casino Comeaux's Appliance and Furniture Mart Dub Herring Ford ("That's a good car,…
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MTN WWF Challenge 1997 WOC
A partial recording of "WWF Challenge" on MTN. Aired sometime in 1997, commercials are included.
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La Aventura del Hombre - La resistencia del Chaco (1993) [1080p]
La Aventura del Hombre - La resistencia del Chaco (1993) [1080p]
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Real Life Heroes - Ann Jillian
CBS broadcast
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1995 VHS • Discovering the Internet Video Tutorial 60 FPS
A three-lesson video tutorial on the Internet and World Wide Web produced in 1995, hosted by Scott Reynolds, who frames the instruction around his work as an…
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1994 VHS • Fundamentals of Gun Safety 60 FPS
Fundamentals of Gun Safety is an NRA-produced firearm safety video hosted by Susan Howard and Steve Canale. The program is introduced through three featured…
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Cross Country (Partial, SAS-7, c1998)
Opening 3 minutes of Cross Country from Channel Seven Adelaide circa 1998. Glad Wrap Maggi Cup Noodles Meadow Lea Pears Better Homes and Gardens/The Great…
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June 23 1998 Commercials
Buick Regal GS - 0:00 Lady Foot Locker - 0:30 Bud Light (With Cynthia Cooper) - 1:00 WNBA on Lifetime - 1:29 WNBA Be Active PSA (With Ruthie Bolton Holifield)…
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Court to Court - June 1998
Federal Judicial Center gov.ntis.ava20672vnb1 3644-V/98 Court to Court - June 1998 The first broadcast of this new series examines electronic filing…
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Opening To Small Soldiers 1998 VHS
List of contents: 1. FBI Warning Screen 2. Small Soldiers Merchandise Promo 3. Our Feature Presentation Screen 4. Format Screen 5. DreamWorks Pictures Logo 6.…
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Little Bigfoot (1996 Family, Children, Drama)
PLOT : Young Payton Shoemaker and his sister are the only ones who can save Little Bigfoot and his family from the ruthless logging company that sets out to…
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Asterix: Sieg über Cäsar (Full VHS recording, Sat.1 1994)
Complete uncut German VHS recording of "Asterix: Sieg über Cäsar" (Astérix et la surprise de César, 1985) including commercials and station ads. Recorded…
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Beta #40: How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Rugrats, Married With Children
Beta Is Super Hi-Band HiFi recording december 1993 - TBS - How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) commercials: National Geographic Explorer on TBS (partial)…
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Barney's Making New Friends (1995 VHS)
A new boy in school has to adjust to unfamiliar surroundings. Fortunately, Barney, BJ and their friends are there to help. From the 1995 season of "Barney &…
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Office Space VHS (08-31-99) (USA)
Printed during the 32nd week of 1999. Mike Judge wrote and directed this dark comedy about a group of company workers (Ron Livingston, Ajay Naidu and David…
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TV Commercials • 1997 July • Las Vegas, NV • KTNV News 13 (ABC) / KUPN TV 21 (UPN) • 60 FPS
This tape is an unedited off-air recording of commercial breaks from Las Vegas, Nevada, captured in July 1997 across two stations: KTNV Channel 13, the ABC…