The world's archives

4,609–4,656 of 563,647 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 Agricultural Aviation 1955 · Short · 13 min · Subtitles How airplanes and helicopters help farmers. With excellent Kodachrome footage of cropdusting and crop spraying; insecticides and their application, and pests… Internet Archive Sign of the Wolf Feature · 1 h 7 min · Subtitles A north woods adventure loosely based on Jack London's story, "That Spot." It nominally stars Grace Bradley and Michael Whalen, but it's Mantan Moreland,… Internet Archive The Shadow Laughs Feature · 1 h 3 min · Subtitles A muddled mystery with an equally confused cast that features Hal Skelly as one of the most obnoxious newspaper reporters in Hollywood's long history of… Internet Archive The Dark Mirror 1946 · Feature · 1 h 21 min Title: The Dark Mirror Summary: A man is found murdered, with witnesses convinced about the woman they saw leaving his apartment. However, it becomes apparent… Internet Archive You and Your Friends 1946 · Film · Subtitles "Here we are at a nice, friendly party. Watch carefully everything the people at this party do and say, then ask yourself, 'would I rate them plus or minus as… Internet Archive Taxi Driver (Film And Analysis) 2025 · Feature GeekJuiceMedia's presentation of Taxi Driver . a 1976 American neo-noir psychological drama film [ 6 ] [ 7 ] directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul… Internet Archive Robinson Crusoe A 1927 · Film · Subtitles Silent film version of Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, directed and produced (and starring) M.A. Wetherell. In three parts. Internet Archive Triumph Of The Son Of Hercules Feature Here is Kirk Morris in another of the 14 Sword and Sandal films that were recut and dubbed into English for an American TV package called, "The Sons of… Internet Archive Day at the River: A Film Lesson in Nature Study, A 1928 · Short · 8 min · Subtitles Shows a fish hatchery and fish lifecycle, complete with microcinematography of fish eggs. Internet Archive Why We Respect The Law 1950 · Short · 14 min · Subtitles Ken and three friends steal boards to make backstop for baseball field. Ken suffers from guilt & sees family lawyer who helps him develop respect for laws.… Internet Archive The Hand Feature · 1 h 4 min · Subtitles Who cut off an old man's hand, and then murdered him? Inquiring minds want to know, and so does Scotland Yard. A low budget, independent British production… Internet Archive [Amateur films: Ivan Besse collection: Britton, South Dakota 1938-39] (Part II) 1938 · Home movie · 20 min · Subtitles Daily life in a South Dakota town during the Great Depression, shot by Ivan Besse. From towards the end of 0692_HM_Ivan_Besse_collection_Britton_South_Dakota_1… Internet Archive Man and His Culture 1954 · Film · Subtitles Shows, in the imaginative form of a 'REPORT FROM OUTER SPACE,' how the ways of mankind might appear to visitors from another planet. Considers the things most… Internet Archive Jennifer (1953) Ida Lupino, Howard Duff, Robert Nichols - Film Noir 1953 · Feature Jennifer is a 1953 film noir directed by Joel Newton and starring Ida Lupino, Howard Duff, and Robert Nichols. Time Out magazine (London) wrote of the film,… Internet Archive The Killing (1956) 1956 · Feature "The Killing," directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a classic film noir that revolves around a meticulously planned racetrack heist. The film follows Johnny Clay,… Internet Archive The Underwater City 1962 · Feature Title: The Underwater City Summary: An engineer, a psychologist and several other disparate types take part in an experiment to see if people can live for… Internet Archive The Web (1947) Ella Raines, Edmond O' Brien, William Bendix, Vincent Price 1947 · Feature The Web is a 1947 American film noir crime film directed by Michael Gordon and starring Ella Raines, Edmond O'Brien, William Bendix and Vincent Price You can… Internet Archive Ideal Doll Commercial #3 Commercial · 1 min · Subtitles This vintage commercial highlights the Beautiful Crissy doll, known for its unique hair-growing feature that allows children to lengthen or shorten the doll's… Internet Archive Ticket to Paradise Feature · 1 h 6 min · Subtitles A case of amnesia is the premise for this breezy romantic comedy featuring Roger Pryor, Wendy Barrie and a good supporting cast. Fast-paced silly fun.… Internet Archive Your Town: A Story of America 1940 · Short · 10 min · Subtitles Tribute to the strengths of the American system of free enterprise, funded by a large manufacturers' association. Young Jerry, who stops to observe a rowdy… Internet Archive Blaise Pascal 1972 · Feature In this evocative, atmospheric biography, Roberto Rossellini brings to life philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal, who, amid religious persecution and… Internet Archive Beggars in Ermine 1934 · Feature · Subtitles You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive Man Against the River 1937 · Short · 9 min · Subtitles Describes the work of members of the Works Projects Administration in helping refugees of a winter flood of the Ohio River. Internet Archive Ahead of His Time 1952 · TV · Subtitles Tales Of Tomorrow ep Ahead of His Time * Season: 1 * Episode: 41 * First Aired: 7/18/1952 Internet Archive First Spaceship on Venus Feature · 1 h 18 min Filmoteca Stanislaw Lem (Revista de Letras) Internet Archive El Hijo De Gabino Barrera ( 1965) 1965 · Feature El hijo del muerto Gabino Barrera quiere vengar a su padre y convoca a los campesinos para no vender los frutos de su trabajo a un par de acaparadores. Internet Archive The Golem (1920) 1920 · Feature · Subtitles he Golem is a silent horror film directed by Paul Wegener and Henrik Galeen, based on the Jewish legend of the Golem. The film is set in 16th-century Prague… Internet Archive Buster Keaton's "The Frozen North" (1922) 1922 · 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 Night Train To Munich 1940 · Feature Carol Reed’s Night Train to Munich is a twisting, turning, cloak-and-dagger delight, combining comedy, romance, and thrills with the greatest of ease. Paced… Internet Archive The Lion Tamer Cartoon · 8 min An Amos and Andy. I assume that archive viewers are able to get past the obnoxious racial stereotypes and appreciate this for what it is. a not untypical… Internet Archive Destination Murder 1950 · Feature Title: Destination Murder Summary: Laura Mansfield's father is killed, apparently by a telegraphic messenger. She spots Jackie Wales in a police lineup, but… Internet Archive "Casting Scene" (1904) cinematographer Billy Bitzer 1904 · 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 Word to the Wives, A 1955 · Short · 12 min · Subtitles How two women trick a husband into buying a new kitchen. Internet Archive [Amateur film: Medicus collection: New York World's Fair, 1939-40] (Reel 5) (Part II) 1939 · Home movie · 17 min · Subtitles Detailed documentation of the "World of Tomorrow" in beautiful Kodachrome. Internet Archive Bonanza - Death At Dawn TV · 49 min · Subtitles Set in Nevada in the 1860's, Bonanza chronicled the adventures of the Cartwright family who owned a large ranch called The Ponderosa. Ben Cartwright and his… Internet Archive The Hypnotic Eye Episode 3 1996 · TV · 58 min Episode 3 of Joe Riley's amazing cable access TV show The Hypnotic Eye Produced in the pre-youtube world of 1996. In this episode, Mr Eye does a feature on… Internet Archive The Woman in the Window (1944) 1944 · Feature The Woman in the Window , directed by Fritz Lang, follows the story of Professor Richard Wanley , a psychology professor in New York City. One evening, Wanley… Internet Archive Good Girl Bad Girl - Tammy Stones 1994 · Feature Pay cable broadcast Internet Archive Le Diable Noir 1905 · Short · 3 min The jump cut was the key element in early movie conjurer Georges Méliès bag of tricks, and as he grew more experienced in the production of films so his use… Internet Archive The Great Silence (1968) 1968 · Feature "The Great Silence" is a Spaghetti Western directed by Sergio Corbucci that stands out for its bleak atmosphere and moral complexity. The story unfolds in a… Internet Archive "Broken Blossoms" (1919) director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer 1919 · 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 2012 Kleine Stücke (little pieces) 2012 · Feature · Subtitles An artificial look at the faces of grass pavers. The walk over the grass pavers -as a score to the music of J.S. Bach- ends with a laconic pan shot on the… Internet Archive His Royal Highness - Rare Australian Trailer 1932 · Commercial · 4 min · Subtitles Rare Trailer for the 1932 Australian comedy/musical film starring George Wallace. Produced by Efftee Studios, Melbourne the story was by George Wallace and C… Internet Archive Law of the Rio Grande Feature · 48 min · Subtitles You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive Survival Under Atomic Attack 1951 · Film · Subtitles Explains the dangers of the atomic bomb, the effects of radiation and what the individual should do to protect himself if caught in the open or in his home.… Internet Archive Information Machine, The 1958 · Film · Subtitles [Subtitle: "or Creative Man and the Data Processor"] The background and development of data processing is cleverly presented through the use of animation. Internet Archive Fallen Angel (1945) Alice Faye, Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell 1945 · Feature Fallen Angel is a 1945 film noir directed by Otto Preminger, with cinematography by Joseph LaShelle, who had also worked with Preminger on Laura a year… Internet Archive Walk Softly, Stranger 1950 · Feature · 1 h 20 min Title: Walk Softly, Stranger Summary: An ex-hood hopes to start a new life under an assumed name in a small town but his past catches up with him when an old…