TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server with 13 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAccess movie, TV show, and actor data — search, discover, and retrieve detailed metadata directly from any AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to TMDB (The Movie Database) through a governed connection. 13 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server?
The TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to TMDB (The Movie Database) via 13 tools. Access movie, TV show, and actor data — search, discover, and retrieve detailed metadata directly from any AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (13)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate TMDB (The Movie Database)
Ask your AI agent "Search for the movie 'Inception'." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 13 tools connected to real TMDB (The Movie Database) data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
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Use all 13 TMDB (The Movie Database) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to TMDB (The Movie Database) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Create guest session on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Create a new guest session
Create request token on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Create a new request token
Discover movies on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Discover movies by filters
Get account details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get TMDB account details
Get configuration on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get TMDB API configuration
Get movie certifications on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get movie certifications
Get movie details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific movie
Get person details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific person
Get tv certifications on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get TV certifications
Get tv details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific TV series
Get tv episode details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific TV episode
Get tv season details on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Get details for a specific TV season
Search movies on TMDB (The Movie Database)
Search for movies by text
What the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server unlocks
Connect your AI agent to The Movie Database (TMDB) to access a world of cinematic information through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Search & Discover — Find movies and TV shows using text search or advanced filters like genres, ratings, and release dates via
search_moviesanddiscover_movies. - Deep Metadata — Fetch comprehensive details for movies, TV series, specific seasons, and individual episodes using
get_movie_details,get_tv_details, andget_tv_episode_details. - Cast & Crew — Retrieve detailed biographies and filmographies for actors and production members with
get_person_details. - Certifications & Config — Access official movie/TV certifications and system configurations to understand regional content ratings.
- Account Management — Manage guest sessions and retrieve account-specific details for personalized interactions.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your TMDB API Read Access Token (v4)
3. Start exploring the world of cinema from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual searching through browser tabs to find release dates or cast lists. Your AI acts as a dedicated film buff and database researcher.
Frequently asked questions about the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server
Can I filter movies by specific genres and ratings?
Yes! Use the discover_movies tool. You can provide genre IDs in with_genres and use other filters like sort_by to find highly-rated content.
How do I get information about a specific actor?
Use the get_person_details tool with the person's unique ID. It will return their biography, place of birth, and other metadata.
Can I see the episodes of a specific TV season?
Absolutely. Use get_tv_season_details by providing the series_id and the season_number. It will list all episodes in that season.
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Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from TMDB (The Movie Database) to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
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