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865–912 of 6,306 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 OnesFilms for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool.
KidsCartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature.
TweensDocumentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures.
TeensEverything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower.
AdultSexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage.
Internet Archive TNT HANDLE WITH CARE WWII MUNITIONS DOCUMENTARY 33074 Documentary The 1943 documentary film HANDLE WITH CARE is the 11th film produced by the National Film Board of Canada in a series of films produced for the Department of… Internet Archive Looking At Britain - National Parks 1961 · Documentary · 13 min A short 1961 documentary about, you guessed it, national parks in Britain. This short was produced for international distribution. Produced by Kinocrat Films… Internet Archive HMS Sheffield 1975 · Documentary · 19 min A 1970s British documentary short film Royal Navy destroyer HMS Sheffield. Produced by BB&H Films for the Central Office of Information. The DVD I ripped this… Internet Archive " THE INHERITANCE " 1964 CLOTHING WORKERS UNION DOCUMENTARY IMMIGRATION ELLIS ISLAND 18184 Documentary This 1964 black and white film "The Inheritance" celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America by outlining the improvements… Internet Archive The Living Sea ★ Complete Series with Chapter Markers and MKV 2008 · Talk The Living Sea ★ Complete Series with Chapter Markers and MKV versions! . _ . Explore The Mysterious Ocean In This Riveting Six DVD Collection from 1995! . _… Internet Archive Filmic Walk – New York in the Rain | Tribeca, Manhattan Walk 2026 · Documentary Manhattan, New York — July 6, 2026 This continuous filmic walk documents Lower Manhattan, including the streets surrounding Tribeca, during a rainy summer… Internet Archive 1938 PRE-WWII FRENCH NAVY DOCUMENTARY FILM " TOULON HEAVY SQUADRON CRUISE " PART 1 49934 Documentary This 1938 film entitled "Croisière d'escadre" / "Squadron Cruise" provides a rare look at the French Navy prior to WWII, before it was decimated by both the… Internet Archive " CHINA UNDER COMMUNISM '" 1962 LOOK AT RED CHINA DOCUMENTARY FILM (Lesser print -- see 11514z) 11514 Documentary China Under Communism is a 1962 film from Encyclopaedia Britannica Films that gives viewers a look at life in communist China. An American man hosts the film… Internet Archive [BCBA-0507] Blue Submarine No. 6 digital plus [DVD] 2000 · Documentary A supplementary Blue Submarine No. 6 DVD release from Bandai Visual/Emotion, released roughly halfway through the DTS re-releases of the OVA. It's a… Internet Archive "THE CHAMPIONS 1949 TO 1954" FORMULA 1 AUTO RACING DOCUMENTARY BY SHELL OIL CO XD7322 Documentary “A History of Motor Racing Part 6: The Champions 1949 to 1954” is a black-and-white film on the history of Formula 1 Racing by Shell and produced by Raymond… Internet Archive Japanorama Season 2 (All 6 episodes of BBC Choice Otaku TV show) 2006 · Documentary (from Wikipedia) Japanorama is a series of documentaries presented by Jonathan Ross , exploring various facets of popular culture and trends of modern-day… Internet Archive “THE HEROIC DAYS” EARLY AUTOMOBILE RACING DOCUMENTARY 1902-1914 SHELL OIL CO. FILM XD6021 Documentary Shell Films produced this black-and-white film, “The Heroic Days,” in 1951. It was made in association with the Petroleum Films Bureau. The film is subtitled… Internet Archive "COMMITTEE ON UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES" 1962 ANTI-HUAC DOCUMENTARY FILM HOLLYWOOD WITCH HUNT XD8149 Documentary “Committee On Un-American Activities” (1962) is a black-and-white political commentary and the first film ever made by a private citizen that criticized a… Internet Archive “NATURAL GAS” 1930 NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTARY 91494 Documentary This silent 1930s documentary was produced by Loucks and Norling Studios, and looks at where natural gas is produced, how it is pumped out of the ground, and… Internet Archive “ THE ROCK OF NOTRE DAME ” 1950s NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL PLAYER KNUTE ROCKNE DOCUMENTARY 46944 Documentary This black-and-white episode in the televised documentary series “The Greatest Drama” from the 1950s paints the victorious portrait of “The Rock of Notre… Internet Archive Serengeti ★ Emmy Award Winning African Nature Series - with Subtitles and MKV 2019 · Talk Serengeti ★ Emmy Award Winning African Nature Series - with Subtitles and MKV . _ . I found the original DVD source materials here:… Internet Archive Come Saturday 1949 · Documentary · 29 min A 1949 British documentary showing leisure activities on a Saturday. This short was produced for international distribution. Produced by Anglo-Scottish… Internet Archive WINDJAMMER CRUISE ALONG COASTAL MAINE 1960s DOCUMENTARY FILM "ACROSS THE SEVEN SEAS" 14714 Documentary In this episode of Jack Douglas’ travel series The Fabulous Fifty, viewers are taken on a cruise along part of coastal Maine. The episode shows the Windjammer… Internet Archive Excellence In The Public Sector With Tom Peters (1989) 2023 · TV Tom Peters is your host in this documentary, where he profiles five public sector organizations that are reknown for great management, including the Alameda… Internet Archive 1950s NATO - PRODUCED ICELAND DOCUMENTARY FILM REYKJAVIK 64684 Documentary This short documentary from the 1950s NATO-produced The Atlantic Community film series focuses on the island nation of Iceland. The film touches on various… Internet Archive " LAND OF COTTON - KING COTTON'S SLAVES " 1936 SOUTHERN TENANT SHARECROPPERS DOCUMENTARY AFRICAN AMERICAN FARMERS XD4948 Documentary “Land of Cotton - King Cotton’s Slaves” (1936) is a black-and-white short newsreel film originally made as part of the “March of Time” newsreel program. This… Internet Archive National Geographic: Tigers Of The Snow (1996) 1996 · Documentary · Subtitles National Geographic—Tigers of the Snow Narrated by: Richard Kiley (National Geographic Video, 1996) Running Time: 1 Hour, 5 Minutes (includes previews) THEY… Internet Archive Halloween Night | Filmic Walk in Manhattan 2025 · Documentary Manhattan, New York — October 31, 2025 This filmic walk records the late-night atmosphere of Manhattan after the main Halloween celebrations of October 31,… Internet Archive "THE PHANTOM SHIP" ROYAL NAVY CARRIER ARK ROYAL 1970s (SILENT) DOCUMENTARY 31644 Documentary "The Phantom Ship" was originally produced as a sound film; this silent version comes from a Super 8mm version of the film that was sold to the home market in… Internet Archive STEEL: MAN'S SERVANT UNITED STATES STEEL DOCUMENTARY MD74704 Documentary Produced in 1938 by United States Steel, "Steel: Man's Servant" presents a lavish Technicolor look at the steel industry prior to WWII. Narrated by Edwin Hill… Internet Archive Big Picture 308 The Atom Soldier Feature The Big Picture, number 308 The Atom Soldier Internet Archive Forces of Nature ★ A BBC Earth series with Subtitles and MKV 2016 · Talk Forces of Nature ★ A BBC Earth series with Subtitles and MKV . _ . As Seen on PBS! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:… Internet Archive A is for Atom, B is for Bomb 1981 · Documentary · Subtitles A composite portrait of Edward Teller, assembled from interviews with the nuclear scientist, with his associates, and with his opponents. Also gives a history… Internet Archive The Silent Enemy: An Epic of the American Indian (1930; 1992 restoration) 1992 · Documentary · Subtitles The Silent Enemy: An Epic of the American Indian The Silent Enemy: An Epic of the American Indian (Paramount Pictures, 1930; Milestone Film & Video, 1992)… Internet Archive ALLIED CONVOYS IN THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC LOGISTICS OF "ROAD TO BERLIN" DOCUMENTARY 21244 Documentary Made in 1943, ROAD TO BERLIN was released as Official War Film #8. This industrial incentive film examines the logistical and tactical gauntlet that supplies… Internet Archive “SEABISCUIT” 1930s CAREER OF SEABISCUIT, FAMOUS RACEHORSE & TRIPLE CROWN WINNER DOCUMENTARY XD8125 Documentary This 1930s film looks at the racing career of an extremely successful horse named “Seabiscuit.” It begins with footage from the horse’s early life including… Internet Archive Behind the Mask : The IRA and Sinn Fein 1997 · Documentary · Subtitles Tells the story of the Irish Republican Army and its political wing Sinn Fein, including America's role in this struggle with Britain. 1 videocassette (60… Internet Archive SYMPHONY IN STONE CHARTRES CATHEDRAL FRANCE 1940s DOCUMENTARY 48994 Documentary One of a series of films entitled "Symphonies in Stone", this look at Chartres cathedral was directed by Horace Shepherd in the late 1930s or early 1940s.… Internet Archive "BIRTH OF SILK" 1970s SILKWORMS & SILK CULTIVATION IN GUNMA PREFECTURE, JAPAN DOCUMENTARY XD7555 Documentary Made by NHK in 1973, “Birth of Silk” is a color documentary film highlighting the practice of silkworm farming in Gunma Prefecture in Japan. Likely from the… Internet Archive In Search of The Trojan War ★ A BBC TV documentary series with Subtitles and MKV 1985 · Talk In Search of The Trojan War ★ A BBC TV documentary series with Subtitles and MKV . _ . Requested By Ian Parker. . I found the original DVD source materials… Internet Archive Philadelphia Alley — Filmic Walk at Night | July 21, 2026 Walk 2026 · Documentary Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — July 21, 2026 A continuous night walk through the narrower streets and alleys of Philadelphia. The camera moves without a… Internet Archive Life Stories ★ BBC Earth Nature Series with 2 Languages - Subtitles - MKV 2014 · Talk Life Stories ★ BBC Earth Nature Series with 2 Languages - Subtitles - MKV . _ . I found the original DVD source materials here:… Internet Archive THE FIGHTING FRENCH FLEET BATTLESHIP PROVENCE 1938 DOCUMENTARY PART 2 48934 Documentary Made in the late 1930s by producers Marcel De Hubsch and Etienne Lallier, "Branlebas de Combat" or literally "Call to Action" presents a look at the fighting… Internet Archive " SET FREE " 1970s CHRISTIAN DOCUMENTARY SAN QUENTIN PRISON REHABILITATION OF PRISONERS 68524 Documentary Produced by Bob Cording and Jerry Humphries in 1977, "Set Free" takes a look at the role that Christianity can play in the rehabilitation of the incarcerated.… Internet Archive " DESERT VICTORY " WWII BRITISH DOCUMENTARY BATTLE FOR NORTH AFRICA VS. AFRIKA KORPS (WHOLE FILM) 8006 Documentary Produced by the Army Film and Photographic Unit and the Royal Air Force Film Production Unit, this black-and-white film “Desert Victory,” explores the Battle… Internet Archive The Beatles Revolution (2000) Documentary 2000 · Documentary "The Beatles Revolution" is a 2000 TV documentary that's unusual in that it doesn't focus on the band itself as much as it tells of the impact that the Fab… Internet Archive The Sensational Seventies: 1976 (1979) 1979 · Documentary · Subtitles The Sensational Seventies: 1976 A Hobel Leiterman Document Associates, Inc. Production Directed by Ulla Righe Narrator: Harvey Kirck (MPI Home Video edition… Internet Archive THE FIGHTING FRENCH FLEET BATTLESHIP PROVENCE 1938 DOCUMENTARY PART 1 48944 Documentary Made in the late 1930s by producers Marcel De Hubsch and Etienne Lallier, "Branlebas de Combat" or literally "Call to Action" presents a look at the fighting… Internet Archive "RED CHINESE BATTLE PLAN" 1967 CHINESE COMMUNIST THREAT DOCUMENTARY KOREAN WAR XD5001 Documentary Informational film on development of Communist China and relationship to West. Produced by Dept. of Defense in 1967. Picture of Lin Biao (0:16). Narrator… Internet Archive “ ETHIOPIA: PARCHED LAND AND PROMISE" UNICEF 1973-74 ETHIOPIAN DROUGHT & FAMINE DOCUMENTARY 57234 Documentary This short documentary film from the early 1980s titled “Ethiopia: Parched Land and Promises” acts as both promotional and awareness material for Unicef’s… Internet Archive The Age of Walmart: Inside America's Most Powerful Company (CNBC 10 November 2004) 2004 · Documentary · Subtitles The Age of Walmart: Inside America’s Most Powerful Company Host: David Faber (CNBC, 10 November 2004) Running Time: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes 90-minute news program… Internet Archive After A Great Blizzard - Filmic Walk | Brooklyn Neighborhood Park Slope 2026 · Home movie New York, Brooklyn — January 26, 2026 This filmic walk documents the aftermath of the January 2026 blizzard in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.… Internet Archive U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS MISSISSIPPI RIVER DOCUMENTARY VALLEY OF THE GIANT 49794 Documentary The United States Army and the Mississippi River Commission explain the importance of the Mississippi River as a major trade waterway in “Valley of the…