Find free videos from these lists of documentaries, TV shows, movies, education sites, and public domain films.
Documentaries, TV shows, & movies
An alphabetical list of sources for free streaming videos. These sites were selected based on their reputation and perceived adherence to copyright laws.
WARNING: Users should review the terms of use for these sites. Videos may not meet accessibility standards.
- C-SPAN Series A-ZStreaming video from C-SPAN. Free access.
- Moving Image ArchiveIncludes classic full-length films, daily alternative news broadcasts, cartoons and concerts. Part of the Internet Archives. Free. Review Creative Commons license before sharing.
Warning Video quality may be poor and not meet accessibility standards. - National Film Board of Canada Screening RoomDocumentaries, animations, experimental films, fiction, and interactive works. Focus is on films that take a stand on issues of global importance that matter to Canadians. Films can be streamed for free.
- Open Culture: Free Movies OnlineOpen Culture finds high-quality cultural & educational media from across the web, curates it, and provides access. Free
- PBS VideoFull-length streaming videos of selected PBS shows and documentaries. Content changes. Free.
- Rick Steves Classroom Europe
Collection of short video clips selected from full-length episodes of Rick Steves’ Europe travel program. Clips cover a vast range of topics from across Europe and different historical periods. Create your own playlists.
Clips are closed-captioned. Free - Vimeo Filmmakers share noncommercial videos on this video-hosting site. Discover short videos on a variety of topics. Viewing is free.
Education sites
Education-oriented websites with video collections and other education materials. List is arranged alphabetically.
WARNING: Videos may not meet accessibility standards.
- Annenberg Learner Multimedia resources for K-12 classroom instruction and teacher professional development. Discover classroom resources for teaching about a wide range of subjects.
- Khan Academy Math, biology, chemistry, physics, finance and history videos. Each video is about 10 minutes in length. Content aligned to K-12 educational standards. AUDIENCE: K-12
- PBS LearningMedia - Tennessee Videos and interactive materials. Create an account to access the PBS digital resources. AUDIENCE: K-13+
Public Domain Films
- List of films in the public domain A non-definitive list of films in the public domain in the United States. Being in the public domain refers to works that no government, organization, or individual owns and is considered common property. This list is not comprehensive, but provides you with resources to check. Links to view videos may be available on linked pages. Wikipedia article
- Free to Use and Reuse: Public Domain Films Public Domain Films from the National Film Registry. Library of Congress