IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server
Search movies and TV shows — audit ratings, cast, and metadata via IA.
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What is the IMDB (Unofficial) MCP Server?
The IMDB (Unofficial) MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to IMDB (Unofficial) via 4 tools. Search movies and TV shows — audit ratings, cast, and metadata via IA. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (4)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate IMDB (Unofficial)
Ask your AI agent "Search for 'Inception' using IMDB." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 4 tools connected to real IMDB (Unofficial) data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
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IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server capabilities
4 toolsCheck if the IMDB service is operational
Get the full cast and crew list for a specific IMDB title
g., tt1234567). Get full metadata and synopsis for a specific IMDB title by ID
Search for movies and TV shows on IMDB
What the IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server unlocks
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire cinematic research and media auditing workflow with the IMDB API (Unofficial), the comprehensive source for global film and television metadata. By connecting this IMDB intelligence to your agent, you transform complex movie searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for titles, audit audience ratings, and retrieve detailed cast metadata without you ever touching a film database. Whether you are conducting industry research or managing local viewing constraints, your agent acts as a real-time cinematic consultant, ensuring your data is always comprehensive and up-to-the-minute.
What you can do
- Title Auditing — Search for thousands of movies and TV shows by keyword and retrieve detailed metadata, including years and genres.
- Rating Oversight — Audit audience ratings for any title to understand the current industry lead in cinematic reception instantly.
- Cast Discovery — Retrieve full cast and crew lists for specific titles to assist in deep-dive filmography classification.
- Metadata Intelligence — Retrieve unique IMDB identifiers (ttIDs) and synopsis details to assist in professional media auditing.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your cinematic research workflow is always operational.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Unofficial IMDB API Key
3. Start managing your cinematic intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Film Critics & Journalists — monitor movie trends and retrieve official metadata straight from your workflow.
- Media Researchers — verify cast details and audit genre patterns without manual searching.
- Entertainment Leads — perform rapid audits of cinematic markers and identify relevant media themes through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate media data querying to orchestrate cross-functional creative teams smoothly.
Frequently asked questions about the IMDB API (Unofficial) MCP Server
How do I find my IMDB API Key?
Register for an account at the imdbapi.dev portal, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard after subscription. Copy and paste it below.
Does it support TV series?
Yes. The API provides metadata and ratings for both movies and television series indexed in the IMDB database.
Can the agent show the full cast list?
Yes. Use the get_imdb_cast_details tool providing a title ID to retrieve the list of all actors and their roles.
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