The world's archives
1,681–1,728 of 174,177 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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Share Your Knowledge 2 How glamwiki
A video dedicated to the GLAMs (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) about HOW they can share their knowledge through Creative Commons and Wikipedia.…
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The Impact of Wikipedia Peter Coti
'The Impact Of Wikipedia' -- how Wikipedia works, in the voices of a few of those who make it. Produced during Wikimania 2012 by the Wikimedia Foundation for…
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Den Zugang öffnen (Subtitles)
"Den Zugang öffnen" Das Videomaterial ist auf der Konferenz "Zugang gestalten" 2013 entstanden.
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The Way We Dress - The Transformative Power of Clothes
In the last of our series The Way We Dress, four women reveal how clothes enable them to express different sides of their personalities. Read the full…
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WIKITONGUES- Sanjoy speaking Bengali
Bengali, also known as Bangla, is spoken by nearly 200,000,000 people, primarily in the South Asian nation of Bangladesh, as well as in the Indian states of…
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The Wikipedia Content Translation Tool reaches 100,000 translations (no subtitles)
The Wikipedia Content Translation Tool reaches 100,000 translations (no subtitles). See here for more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Conten…
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President Obama with Stephen Colbert
Watch President Obama backstage as he records his cameo appearance on "The Colbert Report." In this pre-taped segment, he orders Colbert's head shaved, which…
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On Board- Travels with the First Lady in China, Beijing
Hear from the First Lady Michelle Obama as she recaps day one of her trip to China and previews her upcoming address on study abroad and connecting students…
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President Obama and Prime Minster Yingluck Speak Before Bilateral Meeting
President Obama and Prime Minister Yingluck of Thailand talk about the relationship between their two countries before a bilateral meeting in Bali. November…
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President Obama Tweets from the White House
President Obama kicks off the Twitter Town Hall with a Tweet asking the American people for their ideas on reducing the deficit. July 6, 2011.
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Smokey Robinson & Jennifer Hudson Perform at the White House- 2 of 11
Smokey Robinson and Jennifer Hudson share the stage at the White House performing "People Get Ready" at the White House Celebration of Music from the Civil…
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Jennifer Hudson Performs at the White House- 6 of 11
Recording artist and actress Jennifer Hudson sings "Someday We'll all be Free" at the White House Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement.
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Weekly Address- Celebrating Independence Day
President Obama commemorates our nation's Independence Day, and recognizes the generations of Americans— from farmers to teachers to entrepreneurs—who worked…
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Remarks from 61st Secretary of State James A. Baker, III
Secretary Kerry, joined by former Secretaries of State Madeleine K. Albright, Colin L. Powell, and Hillary Rodham Clinton, deliver remarks celebrating…
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WIKITONGUES- Ljóni speaking Icelandic
Icelandic is spoken by around 330,000 people, primarily in the Nordic island nation of Iceland, where it is the only official language. An offshoot of Old…
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20160725 總統接見索羅門群島總理蘇嘉瓦瑞伉儷訪華團
President Tsai meets Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare During a meeting on the morning of July 25 with a delegation led by Solomon Islands…
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NASA - Measuring Mars' Ancient Ocean WH8kHncLZwM
http://www.nasa.gov/press/2015/march/nasa-research-suggests-mars-once-had-more-water-than-earth-s-arctic-ocean/ For decades, planetary scientists have…
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COVID-19 Earth Observation Dashboard Tutorial 3jjaJcSl9GI
COVID-19 led to changes in human activities around the globe. Some bodies of water have run clearer, emissions of pollutants have temporarily declined, and…
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Alaska’s Bubbling Lakes 5CV2bz g3u8
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles, in a steady stream. Many lakes in the boreal regions of Alaska are emitting methane, the product of decomposing organic…
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A Drier Future Sets the Stage for More Wildfires q6FlcuBMVWU
Droughts can create ideal conditions for wildfires. Dry trees and vegetation provide fuel. Low soil and air moisture make it easier for fires to spread…
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Indígenas e quilombolas brasileiros contam sua história - Povo Gavião - parte 04
Documentário "Indígenas e quilombolas brasileiros contam sua história" Conversa com Valtorino Gavião. FILMAGEM: José Palahv Gavião, Debóra R. Suruí…
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Indígenas e quilombolas brasileiros contam sua história - Povo Gavião - parte 27
Documentário "Indígenas e quilombolas brasileiros contam sua história" Conversa com Alison Gavião. FILMAGEM: José Palahv Gavião, Debóra R. Suruí ROTEIRO:…
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Explaining the Circular Economy and How Society Can Re-think Progress - Animated Video Essay
There's a world of opportunity to re-think and re-design the way we make stuff. 'Re-Thinking Progress' explores how through a change in perspective we can…
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Board of Trustees informational video 2023 update short
This is an updated and shortened version of Board_of_Trustees_informational_video.webm
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هل يعكس محتوى ويكيبيديا المحتوى العالمي – A WIKI MINUTE 4-5
Do you ever wonder why content on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia sites, like Wikimedia Commons, is not representative of the whole world’s knowledge and…
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El contenido de Wikipedia refleja la diversidad del mundo – A WIKI MINUTE 4-5
Do you ever wonder why content on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia sites, like Wikimedia Commons, is not representative of the whole world’s knowledge and…
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WP25 Anthem video - alternate cut
Wikipedia was once an impossible dream. Today, it is 25 years of humanity at its best. This promotional, thematic video was produced by the Wikimedia…
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Kin Wikipedia 25 Anthem 90" 9x16
Wikipedia was once an impossible dream. Today, it is 25 years of humanity at its best. This promotional, thematic video was produced by the Wikimedia…
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Hymno WP25 Interlingua
Wikipedia: 25 annos de humanitate in optime forma. Le Fundation Wikimedia ha producite iste video pro le 25te anniversario de Wikipedia, e le Union Mundial…
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NASA Minute March 6, 2026
In this week’s NASA Minute: NASA partners with the Office of Personnel Management to recruit top talent, teams complete Artemis II repairs, and ESCAPADE…
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NASA Minute March 20, 2026
Moon missions, space telescopes, supersonic aircraft, and more — this week, NASA continued building the next era of American leadership in space. Here’s…
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2025 Space Station Science Snapshots (Best Science Images 2025-16x9)
2025 marks another year pushing the boundaries of scientific research aboard the International Space Station. This past year, over 750 investigations were…
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February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA (JPL-20250131-WHATSUf-0001-Whats Up February 2025cc)
What are some skywatching highlights in February 2025? Venus blazes at its brightest in the early evening, despite being only a slim crescent through the…
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Full Moon Rising Over Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B (Artemis II at the pad Full Snow Moon 02012026 horizontal stablized)
A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of February 1, 2026. The…
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What's Up- December 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA (JPL-20251201-WHATSUf-0001-Whats Up December 2025cc)
What are some skywatching highlights in December 2025? The 3I/ATLAS comet makes its closest approach to Earth, the Geminid meteor shower sparkles across the…
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NASA’s X-43A Accelerates Hypersonic Flight (AFRC-2025-14538-02)
NASA took a major step toward redefining high-speed flight on Nov. 16, 2004, when the X-43A – a small, experimental aircraft – proved that an engine drawing…
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Artemis II Crew Talks about the Moon (jsc2026m000054)
Join the crew of Artemis II as they discuss their personal feelings about what the Moon means to them. Featuring Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Artemis II…
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NASA Minute July 3, 2026
This Fourth of July weekend, NASA is joining the celebration of America’s 250th birthday — and continuing the work that will write the next chapter of…
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AFN TV Story- 16th Sustainment Brigade's Heritage Fest and US Army Heritage Run (1012132)
Soldiers assigned to the 16th Sustainment Brigade participated in an Army Heritage Run and Heritage Fest in celebration of the Army’s 251st birthday…
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Benelux Celebrates inaugural Police and First Responders Week during National Military Appreciation Month (1010163)
In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, U.S. and NATO forces spanning two European installations celebrate a pair of historic firsts. Chièvres Air…
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Memorial Day 2026 (1008875)
Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of AFRICOM delivered the keynote speech during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Netherlands American Cemetery, in Margraten,…
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AFN Naples Video NewsSpot - Culture and Resilience Fair (1004845)
260422-N-EB640-1001 NAPLES, Italy (April 22, 2026) AFN Naples video news highlighting the 2026 Culture and Resilience Fair. (U.S. Navy video by Mass…
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Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) Pillars - 1080p (995096)
The Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) Program is a holistic approach to build resilience for Airmen in all aspects of life. The CAF focuses on four pillars…
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9-11 Memorial March (1080p w-graphics) (978420)
Retired fire Capt. Robert Trippodo, New York Fire Department firefighter, shares a firsthand account of the 9/11 terrorist attack at the 9/11 Memorial March…
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This is USAREUR-AF September Edition (978428)
This is USAREUR-AF: September’s edition features Saber Junction, a combat training exercise that builds readiness with Allies and partners, and the U.S. Army…
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250710 SDB AFEVolleyball NEWSINFOCUS (969575)
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Jul. 9, 2025) The Heat Wave Tour volleyball event, hosted by Armed Forces Entertainment, stopped at Naval Support…
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Seabees Build Bike Shelter at NSF Diego Garcia (974260)
DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (April 24, 2025) Sailors Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 build a bike rack for unaccompanied housing in…
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250911-SDB-911 Memorial-NEWSINFOCUS (976916)
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sep. 11, 2025) Personnel aboard Naval Support Activity Souda Bay reflected on the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001,…