The world's archives

2,065–2,112 of 171,229 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 Art in San Francisco 1942 · Educational · Subtitles Surveys the art scene in San Francisco in the early years of World War II. Includes scenes of the Montgomery Block and its art studios; scenes of… Internet Archive Mesmerized (1985) 1985 · Feature An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/mesmerized-1985/ Internet Archive The Scarlet Hour (1956) 1956 · Feature The Scarlet Hour is a 1956 American film noir crime film directed and produced by Michael Curtiz and starring Carol Ohmart , Tom Tryon and Jody Lawrance . It… Internet Archive Rick James You & I ( Soul Alive TV Performance 1978) 1978 · Feature In 1977, WPIX in NY aired a local program called "Soul Alive" that lasted 3 seasons(1977-1980). NYC host Gerry Bledsoe was the host of the program. The… Internet Archive Man of the Moment 1955 · Feature Civil Servant Norman becomes the favorite of the rulers of a South Seas island that the British have an interest in. Internet Archive The Mysterious Island 1905 · Short · 3 min The original French title is L’île de Calypso . IMDb Page Internet Archive Bosko's Woodland Daze (1932) 1932 · Feature While romping through the forest, Bosko falls asleep and dreams of giants and gnomes. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/boskos-woodland-daze-1932/ Internet Archive The Love Nest / Blu-ray / x264 / MKV / 1080p / Extras / Buster Keaton Short Films Collection (2011) 1923 · Feature Buster bids goodbye to Virginia and all women, sailing away in his "Cupid." Later, without food or water, he is taken on board "The Love Nest" which has a… Internet Archive The Witching Hour (1934) 1934 · Feature The Witching Hour is a pre-Code drama film directed by Henry Hathaway, released on April 26, 1934. The film features a runtime of 69 minutes and is in… Internet Archive Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ 1927 · Feature Internet Archive Lights Of New York 1928 Colorized 1928 · Feature This movie became Public Domain on 1 January 2024. Lights Of New York was the first 'Talkie' movie. The Jazz Singer, 1927, was part talkie, part silent, but… Internet Archive 'Doc' (1971) 1971 · Feature "Doc" is a revisionist Western film directed by Frank Perry, released in 1971 . It presents a gritty and unconventional portrayal of the legendary figures… Internet Archive Felix The Cat - April Maze 1930 · Cartoon April Maze 1930 - Felix takes his nephews, Inky and Dinky on a picnic that is complicated by rain, and a food swiping rabbit and bear. Internet Archive Nai: The Story of a !Kung Woman 1980 · Educational · 58 min VHS Footage accumulated by John Marshall over a thirty-year period documents the life of a !Kung woman from childhood to middle age and shows how her life… Internet Archive WWI, Battle Of The Somme in color (1916) [ Summary] 1916 · Feature The Battle of the Somme took place between 1 July 1916 and 18 November 1916. It was one of the major battles of World War 1, fought between the armies of the… Internet Archive 1930s Lone Ranger Cartoon Cartoon · 2 min 1930s Lone Ranger Cartoon - Produced by Roy Meredith - Studio: Pathegrams Cine The Lone Ranger and Tonto capture a band of cattle rustlers and save the life… Internet Archive The Ox Bow Incident (1943) 1943 · Feature The Ox-Bow Incident is a Western film that examines themes of justice, morality, and mob mentality. Set in 1885 Nevada, the story begins with two cowboys, Gil… Internet Archive Cartoon Network Premiere 1992 · Cartoon A recording of the premiere of Cartoon Network. These are the first moments are Cartoon Network and an important moment in television history. Internet Archive Robin Hood (1922) 1922 · Feature Amid big-budget medieval pageantry, King Richard goes on the Crusades leaving his brother Prince John as regent, who promptly emerges as a cruel, grasping,… Internet Archive The Biggest Ever Children's TV Collection (Volume 25) 2021 · Cartoon The Ultimate Collection of a bunch of old and new Children's TV Characters bring endless fun of 26 best episodes. 1. Teletubbies-Grasshopper 2. Pingu-Grandpa… Internet Archive WKRP In Cincinnati: Season 04 Episodes 11-12 You Can't Go Out Of Town Again/Pills 2021 · TV · Subtitles SONGS: "HOLD OUT" - MIDNIGHT STAR, "CARLY'S SONG" - DAVID SANBORN, "ANNIE'S SONG" - JOHN DENVER (RESTORED STATIC SPEAKER MUSIC), "GOD LOVE ROCK N' ROLL" -… Internet Archive All New Popeye & Friends Cartoon Join the fun and laughter with all your cartoon favourites featuring Popeye, Krazy Kat, Cool McCool, Barney Google & Snuffy Smith, and Beetle Bailey. Over 1… Internet Archive It's Your Move (1984) Sitcom, Jason Bateman 1984 · TV It's Your Move (1984) Sitcom It's Your Move is a short-lived NBC sitcom starring Jason Bateman. starring Jason Bateman , Tricia Cast , Caren Kaye , Ernie… Internet Archive Tower of London (1962) 1962 · Feature Tower of London is a 1962 historical drama and gothic horror film directed by Roger Corman and starring Vincent Price and Michael Pate. The film follows… Internet Archive On The Beat 1962 · Feature Norman wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he gets out his father's old uniform and "walks the… Internet Archive Late Night With Conan O' Brien - 1999 1999 · TV A collection of 165 Late Night with Conan O'Brien episodes from 1999. Varying quality as they would have been originally digitized from aged VHS tapes. Internet Archive Foney Fables (1942) 1942 · Feature Foney Fables is a 1942 Merrie Melodies short directed by Friz Freleng. Watch on RetroFlix.org: https://retroflix.org/foney-fables-1942/ Internet Archive Soul Train (Season 1, Episode 1) 1971 · TV Soul Train (Season 1, Episode 1) Featuring: Honey Cone ("Want Ads" & "Stick-Up") Dance Songs: "Make It Funky" by James Brown, "Call My Name, I'll Be There" by… Internet Archive Thunderbolt 1929 · Feature Internet Archive Hiroshima-Nagasaki, August 1945 1969 · Educational · 15 min · Subtitles Harvard Film Archive, projection print somewhat scratched, HFA Item no: 9675. From The Amos Vogel Annenberg School of Communications Collection Running time… Internet Archive WKRP In Cincinnati: Season 04 Episodes 03-04 The Union/Rumors 2020 · TV · Subtitles SONGS: "PROMISES IN THE DARK" - PAT BENATAR, "START ME UP" - THE ROLLING STONES (RESTORED MUSIC VHS VERSION/DVD), "(THE SYSTEM OF) DR. TARR AND PROFESSOR… Internet Archive Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) 1936 · Feature Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city… Internet Archive Satan's Cheerleaders 1977 1977 · Feature To prove his dedication to a cult, a high school janitor makes plans to sacrifice a busload of cheerleaders to the devil without knowing one of them is… Internet Archive Saved from the Titanic 1912 · Feature Internet Archive Reilly Ace Of Spies - Complete Series 1983 1983 · TV Reilly, Ace of Spies is a 1983 British television programme dramatizing the life of Sidney Reilly , a Russian-born adventurer who became one of the greatest… Internet Archive Fresh Hare (1942) 1942 · Feature Fresh Hare is a Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Friz Freleng, written by Michael Maltese, and produced by Leon Schlesinger. It was released… Internet Archive The Woman in the Window (1944) 1944 · Feature A seductive woman gets an innocent professor mixed up in murder. Watch on RetroFlix.org: https://retroflix.org/the-woman-in-the-window-1944/ Internet Archive Hollywood Models 1928 · Feature Internet Archive Porky's Ant (1941) 1941 · Feature Porky’s Ant is a 1941 Looney Tunes short directed by Chuck Jones. Watch on RetroFlix.org: https://retroflix.org/porkys-ant-1941/ Internet Archive Detour (1945) 1945 · Feature The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend. Watch… Internet Archive St. Louis Blues, 1929, Film 1929 · Feature St. Louis Blues is a 1929 American negro movie film in black and white, colorized, using google colab and GitHub deoldify. Appendix: St. Louis Blues is a 1929… Internet Archive WKRP In Cincinnati: Season 03 Episodes 04-05 The Baby/Hotel Oceanview 2020 · TV · Subtitles SONGS:"MAKE ME A MEMORY" - GROVER WASHINGTON JR., "COULD I BE DREAMING" - THE POINTER SISTERS (RESTORED VHS VERSION/DVD)/SONGS:"RISE" - HERB ALPERT, "SAILING"… Internet Archive The Biggest Ever Children's TV Collection (Volume 29) 2021 · Cartoon The Ultimate Collection of a bunch of old and new Children's TV characters bring endless fun of 26 best episodes. 1. Thomas The Tank Engine-Edward's Brass… Internet Archive China 2022 · Feature Goodbye.Mr.Cool.2001.CHINESE.720pb_zFlix CO Internet Archive Cathy's Curse (1977) 1977 · Feature A young girl is possessed by the spirit of her dead aunt, who died in a car accident. Soon members of her family begin to mysteriously die off. Watch on… Internet Archive Get Rich Quick Porky (1937) 1937 · Feature Get Rich Quick Porky is a 1937 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoon directed by Bob Clampett. The short was released on August 28, 1937, and stars Porky Pig.… Internet Archive Eatin' on the Cuff or the Moth Who Came to Dinner (1942) 1942 · Feature Eatin’ on the Cuff or The Moth Who Came to Dinner is a 1942 Looney Tunes short directed by Bob Clampett. Watch on RetroFlix.org:… Internet Archive Musica-Lulu (1947) 1947 · Feature Lulu is put on trial by talking musical instruments for neglecting her violin. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/musica-lulu-1947/