Open Movie Database

API

Freemium RESTful API for movie and TV show information

Overview

The Open Movie Database API provides RESTful endpoints to fetch detailed data about movies, TV shows, and episodes. Users can search entries by title (with optional year filters) or directly lookup via IMDb ID. Responses are in JSON format, including fields like release date, cast, crew, plot summaries, ratings from IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes, genres, and runtime. Use cases include building movie recommendation apps, integrating film trivia into websites, creating TV show tracking tools, or adding cinematic data to educational resources.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('http://www.omdbapi.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
Movie/TV/episode data
Search by title/year
IMDb ID lookup
Multi-source ratings support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Movie Database free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits; paid plans are available for higher request volumes and enhanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests need a valid API key—you can obtain a free key from the official website after registration.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, providing structured and machine-readable movie/TV show data.

Top Alternatives

The Movie Database (TMDb) API Search Google

TVmaze API Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy integration
⊕ Comprehensive media data
⊕ Supports multiple content types
⊕ Free tier available

Cons

⊖ Requires API key (even free)
⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ No bulk data access
⊖ Limited advanced filtering