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4,273–4,320 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. |
|---|---|
| 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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VeggieTown Values - Greetings from Bob & Larry (1998, HQ) [BETTER COPY]
I managed to put together an HQ color corrected version of the VeggieTown Values greetings from 1998, using Mr. Nebba's VHS rip from March 2020 and clips from…
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Journey to Kilimanjaro
Describes the ecology, wildlife, and vegetation of East Africa, including Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro. 1 videocassette (approximately 60 min.) : 1/2 in…
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Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976) (full 1992 Warner Home Video VHS)
Tape distributor: Warner Home Video [Rankin/Bass Productions] | Tape print date: October 15, 1997. (C) 1976 Rankin/Bass Productions inc. (C) 1992 Warner Home…
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The Watermelon Woman (1997)
"Cheryl, a young black woman working in a video store, is making a documentary about an obscure black actress from the 1930's. When she discovers that the…
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Safe packaging and securement of cargo in freight containers
Movie about the safe packaging and securement of cargo in freight containers and vehicles, ment as a guide how to handle while shipping cargo. Als this movie…
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1998 VHS • Luminous Visions 60 FPS
Immerse yourself in a fantastic world that forges a stunning new link between technology, art, and organic life, in the sound-and-imagery cascades of Luminous…
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Channel Nine Afternoon Timeshift (QTQ-9, 10/02/95)
Afternoon block of programming that includes things like The Young & The Restless, Wonder World (the 1990s reboot), The Price is Right, Brisbane Extra, and…
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Long-Term Health Effects of Pesticide Exposure
University of California Video 6555D Long-Term Health Effects of Pesticide Exposure A discussion of the possible long-term health effects of pesticide…
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Stay Out of the Danger Zone
Mine Safety and Health Administration Stay Out of the Danger Zone DVD540-S - 1999 ( English | Spanish ) This video describes several fatalities that occurred…
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Humor and Health: Juggling Life's Stresses - An NIH Public Affairs Forum
National Library of Medicine. Humor and Health: Juggling Life's Stresses - An NIH Public Affairs Forum AVA20421VNB1, September 9, 1993 Use of humor and…
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The Chuck Woolery Show - Chuck Woolery
Syndicated broadcast
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Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide (1995)
All the rips of this tape that I've seen aren't complete and don't have smooth frame-rate, so I decided to make my own proper rip. (Update 2019-09-05)…
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Clarissa Explains It All (TV Series 1991–1994)
Check out my website http://mysticknightsoftirnanogpreservationproject.wordpress.com/ Clarissa Explains It All is an American teen sitcom created by Mitchell…
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When Stars Read
Department of Health and Human Services When Stars Read 1999 This 12-minute video describes the struggles of some people as they were learning how to read.…
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Disney Sing Along Songs From Hercules (Normal Pitch Version)
Here for the first time you can enjoy this Disney Sing Along video from the uk in normal pitch. Enjoy it while it lasts. Special thanks to Disney Videos UK…
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Jane Hissey's Old Bear And Friends (1993 UK VHS)
Released in United Kingdom by Pickwick Video in 1993. Episodes: Old Bear Jolly Tall Little Bear's Big Race Jolly Snow The Dolls' House Christmas All Rights…
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Thomas & Friends: Daisy & Other Thomas Stories (1993 VHS) (Echo)
PEEP-PEEP! Come Journey to the Island of Sodor and share in the fun-filled escapades of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. Meet Daisy, a "classy sassy…
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FFI - The Cutting Edge
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center gov.ntis.ava19654vnb1 VP-003-94 FFI - The Cutting Edge Discusses FFI and how it is the cutting edge. Director: Randy…
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Arthur: Arthur's First Sleepover (1998) VHS
Here's my recording for 'Arthur's First Sleepover' on VHS. Bonus episode: Arthur's Lost Dog
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(VHS 50fps) The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy (Rare 1996 Reprint)
That's right! The second Wiggles video ever released remastered and deinterlaced in it's original 50fps! Something even cooler is that this is a rare 1996…
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Timon & Pumbaa's Wild Adventures Volume 4 Don't Get Mad, Get Happy
Don't Get Mad, Get Happy is a compilation of episodes from Season 1 of The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa. It is the fourth of six volumes of the show's VHS…
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Jungledyret Hugo (1993) - Swedish Dub
A musical comedy , the first film in the series. It was the first film in Denmark to pioneer the use of CGI backgrounds and digital ink and paint software and…
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Beach Babes From Beyond - Screener VHS Rip
Shoutout to RadarRyan for sending this my way! FAIR USE IN ACTIVITY!
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FULL VHS: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Case of the Killer Pizzas [Family Home Entertainment] (1990 VHS)
Distributor: Family Home Entertainment [International Video Entertainment] | Tape print date: 16th week of 1990
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Disney Sing-Along Songs: Happy Haunting - Party at Disneyland! (1998) VHS Variants
Here are my recordings for 2 VHS variants I've recorded for 'Happy Haunting - Party at Disneyland' (1998). These 2 tapes have different trailers, and the 1998…
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ANIME: "Eiji"
Legendary boxer Keijiro Akagi's second son, Eiji, is a high school dropout and the world's worst rock guitarist. Though his father and elder brother are both…
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Umi Da! Funade Da! Niko Niko, Pun
VHS source on the Niko Niko Pun movie + AI Upscale
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CBBC Idents (1997-2002)
The yellow-and-black 2D animated idents for CBBC are my absolute favourites from 1997 to 2002. I really enjoy the surreal animation and its jazzy piano…
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Today's Dreams, Tomorrow's Achievements
California Department of Developmental Services DVD 178 Today's Dreams, Tomorrow's Achievements Video on supported living highlighting the benefits of hiring…
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Toybox 1 (1997 UK VHS)
(c) DreamWorks Distribution, Sesame Workshop, Nelvana, Mattel Creations and DHX Media
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1991 VHS • Kathy Smith's Instant Workout 60 FPS
Kathy Smith's Instant Workout is a three-segment exercise video structured around three independent 20-minute sessions designed to be used separately or…
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Work Zone Safety - Part 6 - Lunchtime
Federal Highway Administration Video VH-334 Work Zone Safety - Part 6 - Lunchtime Work Zone Safety Maintenance Operations on Rural Highways. This six-part…
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Voltes V 1999 Episodic Plug
Copyright © 1999 Toei, Telesuccess, GMA Network, Inc. No copyright infringement intended The following broadcast/material is a copyrighted property of GMA…
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VHS Preview: Nghe Băng Nhạc THẾ HỆ TRẺ Giúp Các Em Đi Vào Giấc Ngủ (1994 - 1995)
Children’s Video By: THẾ HỆ TRẺ Video 48 (©1995 VHS) THẾ HỆ TRẺ Video 54 (©1995 VHS)
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Sale of the Century, Australia's Funniest Home Video Show, Just Kidding (Partial, 27/09/94)
Mostly complete episode of Sale of the Century (seems to be missing first few minutes), Full episode of AFHVS and first 25 minutes of Just Kidding. VHS…
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Natuursteenbedrijf A. Lavertu
Bedrijfsdocumentaire over het voormalige natuursteenbedrijf A. Lavertu. Wegens pensionering en stoflongen bestaat het familiebedrijf niet meer bij gebrek aan…
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Nursing Homes: Hazards and Solutions
Occupational Health and Safety Administration Nursing Homes: Hazards and Solutions AVA20259VVNB1, 1998 Discusses various hazards in nursing homes specifically…
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Birdland - Brian Dennehy, Leslie Mann
Season 1, Episode 2
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Missing: Reward - Stacy Keach
Syndicated broadcast
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NBC Nightly News August 2, 1990
NBC Nightly News August 2, 1990 with Tom Brokaw
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Tenchi Muyo! Collection Vol. 1 - Book of Heaven (Laserdisc)
Tenchi Muyo! Collection Vol. 1 - Book of Heaven laserdisc rip.
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Mistakenly Recorded Television (NBC 1995)
This is commercials that were recorded mistakenly when I was about 2 and 3 years old. They are from March and November of 1995. Believe it or not I knew how…
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Science in Focus ★ "Lost" Annenberg Teacher's Series
Science in Focus ★ "Lost" Annenberg Teacher's Series - a video workshop, on teaching science, for K-5 teachers. . More Series Information Page:…
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Land Surveyor, Part 16: California Law for Surveyors
California Department of Transportation Video VH-270 Land Surveyor, Part 16: California Law for Surveyors Thorough, careful, no-nonsense instruction by…
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This Is Michael Bolton (1992)
This Is Michael Bolton (SMV Enterprises, 1992) Running Time: 1 Hour, 26 Minutes This is Michael Bolton! Upclose and personal, backstage and onstage, in the…
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Muppet Sing Alongs - Muppet Treasure Island Sing Along (1996) VHS
While this tape is uploaded onto the internet, it wasn't uploaded in the best quality. So here's my recording for 'Muppet Treasure Island Sing Along' from…
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The Beast of Loch Ness
Twenty-five years ago, MIT-trained investigators Bob Rines and Charlie Wyckoff used side sonar and strobe photography to produce the most intriguing evidence…
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Santa Songs (1995)
Santa Songs Rockin’ Real Wheels (KidVision/WarnerVision Entertainment, 1995-98) Running Time: 30 Minutes Santa Songs Santa Claus Songs Spirit of Santa…