The world's archives

8,833–8,880 of 563,611 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 Plunder of Peach and Plum - 桃李劫; 1934 · Feature Directed by and starring Yuan Muzhi. This 1934 movie details the plight of college graduates determined to improve China, despite the corruption and injustice… Internet Archive [Amateur film: Medicus collection: New York World's Fair, 1939-40] (Reel 6) (Part II) 1939 · Home movie · 21 min · Subtitles Detailed documentation of the "World of Tomorrow" in beautiful Kodachrome. Internet Archive The Biggest Ever Children's TV Collection (Volume 17) 2021 · Cartoon The Ultimate Collection of a bunch of old and new Children's TV Characters bring endless fun of 26 best episodes. 1. Charlie & Lola-I Am Hurrying, I'm Almost… Internet Archive American Look 1958 · Film · Subtitles A "tribute to the American stylist," American Look shows families at leisure, children dressed in cowboy and cowgirl outfits watching television, a father… Internet Archive Crime of the Century 1946 · Feature Title: Crime of the Century Summary: Ex-convict Hank Rogers is searching for his brother Jim, a newspaperman, and becomes involved with a group of people… Internet Archive Dementia 13 (1963) 1963 · Feature Shocked by the death of her spouse, a scheming widow hatches a bold plan to get her hands on the inheritance, unaware that she is targeted by an axe-wielding… Internet Archive Flesh and Blood (1922) Feature · 1 h 13 min David Webster escapes from prison after 15 years, having been framed by Fletcher Burton, a prominent businessman. He hides out with Li Fang, a Chinese… Internet Archive Little Lulu: Bored of Education 1946 · Cartoon · 6 min Little Lulu: Bored of Education is a classic cartoon featuring Little Lulu and her classmate Tubby as they experience a series of events out of a history… Internet Archive Kansas City Confidential (1952) [P&M] 1080p Blu-ray (1.9GB) 1952 · Feature I scoured the internet for the highest-quality version of this film available online, and this is what I ended up choosing from everything that I found,… Internet Archive HARD KNOX comedy Feature A retired fighter pilot becomes the head of his alma matter military high school for two weeks with hilarious consequences. He shapes up the school and raises… Internet Archive Choosing for Happiness 1950 · Film · Subtitles Discusses a young woman's negative appraisal of each new man she meets. Ultimately, she learns that selfanalysis must come first, that she must accept the… Internet Archive America Feature “Silent history done right” “The fight for freedom” “Classic battle scenes” “Exceptional but bogged down by a silly romance” (IMDB reviews quotes). NOTE: This… Internet Archive South Riding 1938 · Feature Title: South Riding Summary: "Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defence… Internet Archive TARZAN AND THE SLAVE GIRL 1950 Colorized 1950 · Feature As Jane and the local tribeswomen are abducted one by one by the wild Lionians, Tarzan attempts to persuade their prince to accept a potent medicament for his… Internet Archive The Dan Smoot Report: The Fourteenth Amendment (#386) Film · Subtitles Content warning: This film includes a racist phrase referring to African American people at 4:35. Polemical broadcast from conservative political activist Dan… Internet Archive Unique Contribution, The (Part II) 1959 · Educational · 13 min · Subtitles How educational films contribute to teaching and learning. With many examples taken from scientific and historical films. Internet Archive Aerial Gunner 1943 · Feature · 1 h 18 min Title: Aerial Gunner Summary: Old rivals are pitted against each other in basic training and fight for the same woman. Directed by: William H. Pine Actors:… Internet Archive Ways to Good Habits 1949 · Film · Subtitles TWO BOYS HELP EACH OTHER DEVELOP GOOD HABITS, ONE IN SOFTBALL, OTHER IN PERSONALITY. STEPS IN HABIT FORMATION ARE EXPLAINED AS IDENTIFYING PROBLEM, GETTING… Internet Archive The Painted Desert (1931) Feature · 1 h 11 min Jeff and Cash find a baby boy and fight over who will be the father. They are still fighting years when Bill is grown. Bill wants to end the feud and has an… Internet Archive Chevrolet Leader News (Vol. 3, No. 3) 1937 · Film · Subtitles PURDUE UNIVERSITY BAND DUSTS OFF WORLD'S LARGEST DRUM. DRIVE-IN BANK. BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE: 12,000 BOXING MATCHES AT ONCE. AERIAL CLOWNS SPEED ALONG HIGHWAY.… Internet Archive Life Begins at Eight-Thirty 1942 · Feature Title: Life Begins at Eight-Thirty Summary: Kathy lives in a cramped New York flat with her father Madden Thomas, a celebrated actor brought down by drink.… Internet Archive Young Widow 1946 · Feature Title: Young Widow Summary: A grieving war widow meets a young Lieutenant but spurns him for trying too hard to gain her affection. Will she give him a second… Internet Archive Ticket to Paradise 1936 · Feature · 1 h 6 min Title: Ticket to Paradise Summary: Janes Forbes (Barrie) decides to help amnesiac Jack Doe (Pryor) to find the details of his true identity. She doesn't tell… Internet Archive Conservation of Natural Resources 1937 · Film · Subtitles Depicts the results of wastage of natural resurces and shows how such wastage can be prevented. Discloses depletion of forests, effects of wind and water… Internet Archive Baron Blood 1972 1970 · Feature A man returning to his hometown sets out to redeem an infamous ancestors name but the tales of a haunted castle and fiendish relative start appearing to be… Internet Archive South of Panama 1941 · Feature Title: South of Panama Summary: Jan Martin, sister of government chemist Paul Martin, realizes she is being followed by enemy agents after her brother. She… Internet Archive Streamlines 1936 · Film · Subtitles "STREAMLINES ADD TO THE SAFETY, ECONOMY & COMFORT OF THE MODERN AUTOMOBILE AS WELL AS TO THE BEAUTY." kids swimming – shot of 3 kids calling offscreen kids… Internet Archive Check on roads Feature · 1 h 32 min Film events occur in the winter of 1942 in one of the regions of Russia occupied by fascists. In back of German armies the guerrilla group under command of… Internet Archive Robert Macaire and Bertrand 1906 · Short · 10 min The original French title is Robert Macaire et Bertrand, les rois des cambrioleurs . IMDb Page Internet Archive [Gould can 1028: Lawn Dancing] 1920 · Film · Subtitles Freestyle (Isadora Duncan-type) dancing; also society wedding with formalized lawn dancing. [Bert Gould indicates in his list that this may come from a… Internet Archive The Dilbert Collection. 1999 · Cartoon Dilbert is an American adult animated sitcom produced by Adelaide Productions, Idbox and United Media, and distributed by Columbia TriStar Television. The… Internet Archive Writing Better Social Letters 1950 · Film · Subtitles EXPLAINS FORMS & PURPOSES OF SOCIAL LETTERS, PRINCIPLES OF LETTER WRITING. TEENAGE BOY AND SISTER SIT AT DINING ROOM TABLE WRITING THANK YOU LETTER TO… Internet Archive IBM Day: New York World's Fair (May 4, 1939) 1939 · Film · Subtitles speeches by corporate executives and by Grover Whalen. The film documents IBM Day at the New York World's Fair on May 4, 1939, celebrating the company's… Internet Archive Tales Of The Unexpected Series 5 1981 · TV Tales of the Unexpected ( Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected ) is a British television series which aired between 1979 and 1988. Each episode told a story,… Internet Archive Your Chance to Live: Earthwatch 1972 · Film · Subtitles Presents the story of a teenage couple caught in the tragic path of a tsunami. Explains the nature of earthquakes and the consequences of their power. Internet Archive Safeguarding Military Information 1941 · Film · Subtitles Stresses the importance of secrecy on the part of military personnel and workers engaged in defense activities, and shows the results of careless talk. Ship… Internet Archive The Clue of the Missing Ape 1953 · Feature Title: The Clue of the Missing Ape Summary: Directed by: James Hill Actors: Nati Banda, Roy Savage, George Cole Production Company: GB Instructional Films… Internet Archive The Common Touch 1941 · Feature Title: The Common Touch Summary: On the death of his father, an eighteen-year old lad leaves school to take over the family firm in the City of London.… Internet Archive The Biggest Ever Children's TV Collection (Volume 16) 2021 · Cartoon The Ultimate Collection of a bunch of old and new Children's TV Characters bring endless fun of 26 best episodes. 1. Chucklevision-Grand Hotel. 2. Horrid… Internet Archive The Black Godfather (1974) Feature A black gangster and his cohorts attempt to keep Mafia-controlled drug pushers out of their neighbourhood. Internet Archive Web of Danger 1947 · Feature Title: Web of Danger Summary: Ernie Reardon, the superintendent, and Bill O'Hara, the foreman, of a construction company crew working on a bridge to a remote… Internet Archive Pharmacist, The 1946 · Short · 9 min · Subtitles Career opportunities. Internet Archive The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1954) TV · Subtitles Season 1 of the Public Domain series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1954) Internet Archive Rituals ( 1977) upgrade Feature Also known as "The Creeper." This higher-quality version includes all of the opening credits, and has a runtime of about 1:36. The other copy in the Archive… Internet Archive Delinquent Parents Feature · 59 min · Subtitles An adopted girl struggles between good and evil as her real mother and father discover who she is. Internet Archive Disneyland Goes To The World's Fair 1964 · TV This episode of Disney's Wonderful World of Color takes a look at the history of world’s fairs, followed by a preview of Disney attractions at the 1964-1965… Internet Archive "LES VAMPIRES" (1915) Episode 6-Hypnotic Eyes Short "Hypnotic Eyes" Sixth part of Louis Feuillade's serial concerning gangsters called "les vampires" in the 1910s in Paris. More info… Internet Archive Life Is a Lark at Willow Grove Park 1956 · Film · Subtitles Features bands playing at music stand; plus 20 minute film of amusement park, rides and circus.