TMDb

API

Community-driven movie & TV show data API

Overview

The TMDb API offers RESTful access to a vast, community-curated database of movies, TV shows, actors, crew, and related content. Endpoints include search (by title, genre, keyword), details (plot summaries, release dates, ratings), credits, reviews, and trending content. Responses are in JSON format. Ideal for building movie/TV recommendation apps, streaming platforms, content aggregation tools, or fan sites. It supports filtering, pagination, and localization for multiple languages, plus access to posters, trailers, and user-generated ratings.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.themoviedb.org/documentation/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON responses
Community-curated data
Localization support
Search & filter capabilities
Pagination
Access to posters/trailers

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is TMDb free to use?

Yes, TMDb offers a free tier with access to most core features. Paid tiers are available for higher rate limits and additional capabilities.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register for an API key to authenticate requests to the TMDb API.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the TMDb API are in JSON format, making it easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Extensive community-curated data
⊕ Free tier available
⊕ Localization for multiple languages

Cons

⊖ Rate limits apply to free tier
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Advanced features behind paid plans