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8,833–8,880 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. |
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National Geographic Video - 30 Years Of National Geographic Specials
VHS transfer
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Barney Safety (Australian VHS)
All rights and credit goes to The Lyons Partnership L.P., Connecticut Public Television and Lyric Studios.
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Walt Disney Mini Classics: Mickey and the Beanstalk (1991) Japanese VHS
Here's my download file of a Disney Japanese Walt Disney Mini Classics release of 'Mickey and the Beanstalk'. This cartoon was originally part of the movie…
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Nintendo - Doctor Mario commercial (USA, 1992)
Originally uploaded by FLEMISHDOG on October 31, 2014 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E65Qn1lFwhw.
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VHS Tape - 1994-02-15 - WESH - American Bandstand Teen Idols - Comedy Central - Saturday Night Live, Mystery Science Theater 3000 - WFTV - News
VHS Tape - 1994-02-15 - WESH - American Bandstand Teen Idols - Comedy Central - Saturday Night Live, Mystery Science Theater 3000 - WFTV - News With…
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1990 VHS • Seattle KING 5 News Broadcast March 4th 60 FPS
This tape is an off-air recording of the KING 5 six o'clock news broadcast from Monday, March 4, 1990, in Seattle. KING 5 is the NBC affiliate in the Seattle…
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1991 VHS • Pagan Invasion Vol 7 • Evolution: From Physics to Metaphysics • 4K Remaster 60 FPS
Pagan Invasion Volume 7: Evolution, From Physics to Metaphysics is the seventh installment of the Jeremiah Films series hosted by Chuck Smith and Caryl…
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US Open Tennis (Partial, STW-9, 29/08/96)
10 minute recording of 4th Round between Pete Sampras and Mark Philippoussis. VHS Capture. Commercials: 60 Minutes promo Multiskip Cash Converters Channel…
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Dinosaurs of the Jurassic
Compilation video of 2 short films - 64 Million Years Ago and Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Animals.
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Kentoushi Vol.1 VHS Rip
A color corrected & properly ripped RAW of horrible 1990s anime Kentoushi.
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Pingu's Big Video (1994 UK VHS)
(c) Mattel WildBrain.
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1992.12.12-1st. WORLD SUMO CHAMPIONSHIP (60fps)
第1回世界相撲選手権大会 Daiichikai sekai sumou senshuken taikai 1st. WORLD SUMO CHAMPIONSHIP December 12th, 1992 Ryogoku Kokugikan (Sumo Arena) Tokyo, Japan
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1997 Jackie Chan's First Strike Movie Commercial
Aired January of 1997 during Seinfeld.
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TV Commercials • 1997 March–May • Las Vegas, NV • CBS / HBO / Various • 60 FPS
This tape is an unedited off-air recording of commercial breaks from the Las Vegas, Nevada market, captured between March and May 1997. Multiple program and…
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1992 VHS • The Olympic Challenge 60 FPS
Sponsored by Texaco and narrated in the style of a highlights reel, this tape profiles extraordinary moments and athletes from Olympic history. Al Oerter, the…
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Coast To Coast (Incomplete, NWS-9, 07/03/90)
First 43 minutes of episode hosted by Terry Willesee Sponsor billboard. The Whistle Blower promo X Lotto Draw 900 Results 60 Minutes promo Ident Sponsor…
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The Exorcist III (1990) TV Spot
TV spot trailer for the 1990 horror sequel The Exorcist III, directed by William Peter Blatty, starring George C. Scott.
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Thomas Meets the Queen & Other Stories (1997 VHS)
Thomas Meets The Royal Queen
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P.J. Funnybunny: A Very Cool Easter (1998 VHS)
Digitized via Firewire with Canopus ADVC-110 and WinDV P.J.'s family can't seem to get into the Easter spirit...what ever will he do? It's the week before…
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Barney: It's Time for Counting [1998] - 1998 VHS Release (Canadian Release)
When Stella the Storyteller loses the numbers from her magical clock, it's up to Barney and all his friends to help her find them again. Join in as their…
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The Mickey Mouse Club: Volume Three Featuring 'Curiosity with Jiminy Cricket' (1993 Reprint VHS)
Here's my recording of 'The Mickey Mouse Club: Volume Three Featuring 'Curiosity with Jiminy Cricket' (1993). In the opening interview with Annette Funicello…
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VHS Tape: WBBM Bump in the Night, WCSH Blind Faith - Part 2 (1991/1990)
Recording mode - EP Tape Sound - Mono Contents of this videotape: 1. (WBBM [CBS], 1/6/1991) 2. Bump in the Night (WBBM [CBS], 1/6/1991) 3. The Weekend News -…
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Closing to Barney Waiting for Santa 1998 VHS (Lyrick Studios Version)
Hi everyone! Here's the 1998 (Lyrick Studios version) VHS closing to Barney Waiting for Santa. 1. Last few seconds of the program. 2. Ending credits. 3. Happy…
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Secrets of the Titanic (Collector's Edition) [VHS, 1997]
Text from the box and tape: National Geographic Collector's Edition Secrets of the Titanic A legend surrenders her mysteries. "Extraordinary. It will send a…
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OJ Simpson Trial Coverage (1995)
Taken from ABC affiliate KSTP-TV in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. There is a small portion of the tape that comes from CBS O&O WCCO (5:18:46 - 5:36:01) but…
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Network TEN Commercials (ATV-10, 02/11/93)
Hard Yakka (Partial) Sunshine Fresh Violet Crumble Sanitarium Honey Wheat Law & Order promo Hard Copy promo Just Jeans SAAB Reebok Baby Born
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Dino, Peace in the Midst of the Storm: Featuring Authentic Sounds of Nature
From VHS back: The premier video of Dino's celebrated Peace Series offrs you God's peace in the midst of personal storms. Recognizable melodies carefully…
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Nomads of the Wind : Burning Their Boats
The mutineers of HMS Bounty marooned themselves on Pitcairn Island, on on nearby Easter Island, Polynesians developed a culture based on the worship of giant…
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Halloween I and II (October 26, 1996)
ST014 Halloween I and II performed by the Sick and Twisted Players on October 26, 1996
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1996 VHS • Alaska Traveling the Inside Passage 60 FPS
A documentary travel video covering the history and communities of southeast Alaska along the Inside Passage, running approximately 51 minutes. The program…
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BLACK SCORPION 1995 VHS TRANSFER
A campy, latex-clad vigilante flick with comic book flair, Black Scorpion stars Joan Severance as a tough cop turned masked avenger who dishes out justice…
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Toy Story 1996 Australian VHS Tralier
Tom Hanks as Woody , Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear , Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head , . Jim Varney as Slinky Dog , Wallace Shawn as Rex, John Ratzenberger as…
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Pingu's Long Journey (1997 UK VHS)
Released by BBC Video in 1997 All Rights belong to Mattel Creations
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The Decline Of Western Civilization Part 3 (1998)
Part one and two were good. The first covered punk rock. Part two was the 80s heavy metal,hair,glam rock. But this lady made it look like there was no hope…
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Thomas & Friends™ Sing Along And Stories (GC-US) 1996/2002/2006 VHS/DVD HQ
Thomas Friends Sing Along And Stories (GC-US) 1996 VHS Tape August 13, 1996 (VHS) Sing-Along and Stories (also known as Sing-Along Songs and Stories in the…
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A Strategic Point Of View For VM
A talk by Jeff Savit on VM's strengths and weaknesses. (the paper is available at http://vm.marist.edu/~mvmuajs/vmoutlook/ ) This talk was presented to the VM…
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Closing To The Wiggles: Wiggle Time 1999 VHS
Here's the order: 1. Wiggly Medley song 2. End Credits 3. More Barney Songs VHS & DVD Trailer 4. The Wiggles: Romp Bomp a Stomp Music video 5. Lyricks Studios…
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Bronson Pinchot Domino's Commercial Election
Bronson is back in another spot for Domino's Pizza from around 1992, this time appearing as a bit of a Ted Koppel-style reporter
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Capital News Premiere (WOC, DVD-R)
The premiere of the short-lived drama series "Capital News", recorded on KVIA in El Paso, TX. Sorry this took like 3 years to upload, I completely forgot I…
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Hard Copy: O. J. Simpson In "The Dream Of Hamish Mose"
Segment from a vintage 1995 episode of the investigative program "Hard Copy" during the O.J. Simpson murder investigation where the subject of O.J.'s first…
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Pokemon I Choose You! Pikachu! Promotional Tape
Promotional, Included in Pokemon-themed N64. Australian tape. Includes bumps and full Pokerap special feature. Tape is rough so audio there are audio cut outs.
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My Recorded Shining Time Station Content
In 1995, my dad (RIP) recorded two Shining Time Station Family Specials for me on VHS, those being "Once Upon a Time" and "Queen for a Day". I've had this…
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VHS Tape - Christy Judgement Day, Son Of The Morning Star (1994/1991)
Running Time - 2:03:53 Recording Mode - SP/EP Tape Sound - Mono Contents of this videocassette: 1. Christy - Judgement Day (WGME [CBS], 4/28/1994) 2. Son of…
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Children's Videos from Carlton (1999, UK VHS Promo)
The following promo contains a list of titles including: Jellikins The Fairies Dream Street Incy Wincy Spider in the Kingdom of Rhymes The Big Garage Peter…
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A '60s Music Flashback: Hullabaloo, Vol. 5 (1996)
A ‘60s Music Flashback: Hullabaloo, Volume 5 Hosted by Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello With: The Kinks, Dobie Gray, The Brothers Four, Freddie & The…
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WFLD Fox 32 (Nov 1st 1992)
This is a two hour VHS recording from the Chicago, IL Fox station affiliate WFLD Fox 32. It was record on November 1st, 1992. It features the making of Home…
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Step Shaper (1991)
Title: StepShaper Workout Video Year: 1991 Source: VHS Description: This comprehensive exercise video was designed to accompany the StepShaper exercise step…
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PolyGram Video opening & closing idents (1994)
Here are the intro & outro logos of PolyGram Video, complete with two 'warning' advices and an M rating warning. This was taken from the 1994 Australian VHS…