The world's archives

2,929–2,976 of 563,648 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 Dishonored 1931 · Feature In Josef von Sternberg’s atmospheric spin on the espionage thriller, Marlene Dietrich further develops her shrewd star persona in the role of a widow turned… Internet Archive The Big Road (大路) 1934 · Feature · 1 h 43 min · Subtitles A 1934 Chinese film about the life of a group of workers constructing a road. Although basically a silent film, there is some singing dubbed in. See also the… Internet Archive "A Beast At Bay" (1912) director D. W. Griffith cinematographer Billy Bitzer 1912 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive D-Day Minus One 1945 · Short · 16 min · Subtitles Record of the operations of the U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions in the 1944 invasion of France. Internet Archive Law of the Wolf 1939 · Feature · 56 min When Carl Pearson (Dennis Moore) is unjustly convicted of killing his brother, he breaks out of prison with the help of another convict to try to clear his… Internet Archive 1933 - Deutschland erwacht - Ein Dokument von der Wiedergeburt Deutschlands (54m 14s, 352x288) Feature · 54 min · Subtitles 1933 - Deutschland erwacht - Ein Dokument von der Wiedergeburt Deutschlands (54m 14s, 352x288) Internet Archive Peck's Bad Boy Feature · 1 h 7 min · Subtitles ACE Pictures presents Jackie Cooper in Peck's Bad Boy based on the famous story of the same title by George W. Peck. Shot in Black and White; directed by… Internet Archive Rediscovery (NASA Science Series) Feature · Subtitles A series of documentaries produced by NASA The 4 Episodes include: -Earthquake Below -Flood Below -Hurricane Below -Tornado Below Internet Archive San Fernando Valley 1944 · Feature · 1 h 14 min Title: San Fernando Valley Summary: A ranch owner fires his ranch hands and brings in women to replace them. The owner's daughter wants the male hands back… Internet Archive Desert Victory 1943 · Feature · 1 h 10 min A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes. "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless… Internet Archive The Most Beautiful 1944 · Feature This portrait of female volunteer workers at an optics plant during World War II, shot on location at the Nippon Kogaku factory, was created with a patriotic… Internet Archive The Bat (silent with original soundtrack) 2015 · Feature · Subtitles 1926 directed by Roland West starring George Beranzer as Gideon Bell, Charles Herzinger as Courtleigh Fleming, Emily Fitzroy as Miss Cornelia Van Gorder,… Internet Archive The Adventures of Tartu 1943 · Feature · 1 h 30 min The versatile Robert Donat is Captain Terrence Stevenson a.k.a. Jan Tartu, a British spy well versed in Russian and Rumanian that is assigned to aid Czech… Internet Archive Buster Keaton: A Hard Act To Follow 1987 · Feature · Subtitles A three-part television documentary series made in 1987, charting the life and career of Buster Keaton. The series was written and produced by Kevin Brownlow… Internet Archive Coyote Trails 1935 · Feature · 54 min Tom Riley (Tom Tyler) and sidekick Windy (Ben Corbett) arrive at the Baker ranch where horses are being rustled. It appears the culprit is a wild horse, but… Internet Archive Detective Kitty O'Day Feature · 59 min · Subtitles A high-energy, screwball whodunit with feisty Jean Parker in the title role. On board for the whacky ride are Peter Cookson, Veda Ann Borg and Tim Ryan who… Internet Archive All-American Soap Box Derby, The (1936) 1936 · Short · 10 min · Subtitles Tribute to the American boy as inventor, engineer and sportsman. Shows contestants building their vehicles and the final competition at Derby Downs in Akron,… Internet Archive Alibi Bye Bye 1935 · Short · 22 min The story is about a husband (Bud Jamison) who tells his wife he's going hunting but actually sneaks off to fool around in Atlantic City. While the wife… Internet Archive The Brain From Planet Arous 1957 colorized (John Agar) 1957 · Feature A powerful criminal brain from the planet Arous hijacks the body of an Earth scientist and threatens countries all over the world with destruction unless they… Internet Archive Shock 1946 · Feature · 1 h 9 min A psychologically distraught woman is committed to a private sanitarium by the man whom she witnessed commit a murder. - IMDB Description Internet Archive The Killers 1946-FilmNoir [Restored] Ava Gardner, Burt Lancaster & Edmond O'Brien 1:42:23 1946 · Feature · 1 h 42 min · Subtitles The Killers is a 1946 American film-Noir, starring Burt Lancaster (in his film debut), Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien and Sam Levene. Based in part on the 1927… Internet Archive Betty Boop: Poor Cinderella (1934) Cartoon · 10 min Gorgeous Fleischer Studios adaptation of the classic fairy tale, featuring Betty Boop's only appearance in full color. Surprise - she's a redhead! Internet Archive Shopping Can Be Fun: A New Concept in Merchandising 1957 · Short · 17 min · Subtitles How the Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo, California increased traffic with a sophisticated program of advertising and promotion. Excellent footage of… Internet Archive Blazing Justice 1936 · Feature · 55 min A cowboy (Bill Cody) captures two rustlers and collects a $5000 reward. Using the money to take a vacation, he winds up getting accused of a murder he didn't… Internet Archive Death Rage 1976 · Feature · Subtitles Found this one as PD on google Thriller with Yul Brynner Internet Archive Lightnin' Bill Carson 1936 · Feature · 1 h 11 min When Stone's men rob the stage, Deputy Bates (Edmund Cobb) catches Breed Hawkins (John Merton) only to be killed by him. Stone (Karl Hackett) makes a drunken… Internet Archive Long Shot, The 1939 · Feature · Subtitles You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive The Midnight Lady 1932 · Feature · 1 h 6 min Title: The Midnight Lady Summary: (1932 Chesterfield) - John Darrow, Sarah Padden, Montagu Love, Claudia Dell. This is kind of a poverty row version of Madame… Internet Archive Tormented - Weirdness Bad Movie Feature · 1 h 57 min · Subtitles Public Access TV show "Weirdness Really Bad Movie" hosts public domain movies and ads clean comedy sketches enjoyable for the whole family. Today's film is… Internet Archive Law of the Sea Feature · 1 h · Subtitles Two sea captains - one good and one evil - battle each other and their women pay the price in this complicated human drama. Internet Archive Lady In A Cage (1964) 1964 · Feature A DAMA ENJAULADA (Lady in a Cage, 1964) (Filme Completo / Legendado em Português) Data de Lançamento: 10 June 1964 (USA)) » SINOPSE: Sozinha em um quente… Internet Archive Hollywood Man 1976 · Short · 1 min · Subtitles William Smith goes through hell while trying to make a low-budget biker film. Internet Archive Sundowners 1950 · Feature · 1 h 23 min · Subtitles You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive Boarding House Blues 1948 · Short · 1 min · Subtitles The owner of a theatrical boarding house is about to go bankrupt, so her tenants put on a show to raise the funds needed to keep the house. Of note mostly for… Internet Archive "The General" (1926) starring Buster Keaton 1926 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive DOUBLE FEATURE HELL 5 (what makes scientists mad) Feature · 2 h 54 min · Subtitles The 2am Theater strikes again with another insomniac double feature. Our adventures in wacky science begin with coming attractions and a cartoon. Then spark… Internet Archive How to Use the Dial Phone 1927 · Short · 7 min · Subtitles Training film for users of the new dial telephones. Internet Archive Mole Men Against The Son of Hercules Feature One of the 14 Sons of Hercules movies. If someone has an MPEGII of this movie please upload it. Internet Archive The Bell Boy 1918 · Short · 28 min Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton team up as hotel bellhops. Some interesting props, including a horse-drawn elevator. Decent gags, culminating with a classic… Internet Archive Raiders of Old California 1957 · Feature · Subtitles You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive Bad Taste 1987 · Feature The population of a small town disappears and is replaced by aliens that chase human flesh for their intergalactic fast-food chain. Internet Archive The Glass Key (1942) Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Brian Donlevy, William Bendix 1942 · Feature The Glass Key is a 1942 American crime drama FILM NOlR based on the novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett. The picture was directed by Stuart Heisler and… Internet Archive Beginning of the End 1957 · Feature Title: Beginning of the End Summary: Audrey Ames, an enterprising journalist, tries to get the scoop on giant grasshoppers accidentally created at the… Internet Archive The Fat Man (1951) Rock Hudson, Julie London - Film Noir Full Movie 1951 · Feature The Fat Man is a 1951 American film noir crime film directed by William Castle. It is based on a radio drama of the same name and the cast includes Rock… Internet Archive Road To Bali 1952 · Feature · Subtitles Comedy, starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour IMDB movie information Internet Archive Guest in the House (1944) Feature · 1 h 36 min Story of a young woman's obsessive love. Evelyn (Anne Baxter), an emotionally unstable woman, stays at the home of her doctor Dan Proctor (Scott McKay). She… Internet Archive Fit For A King (complete) Feature · 1 h 12 min · Subtitles As of 12/27/11 this is the only complete print at IA. The other versions are missing ten significant minutes. Hapless reporter Joe E. Brown falls for… Internet Archive Shadow People (2011) 2011 · Feature A recluse and his wife are tormented by shadow creatures.