Research Guides: Videos: Free web-based videos

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-Z
Streaming video from C-SPAN. Free access.
Moving Image Archive
Includes 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 Room
Documentaries, 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 Online
Open Culture finds high-quality cultural & educational media from across the web, curates it, and provides access. Free
PBS Video
Full-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.

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