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TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server

Bring Movies
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Name: TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

Learn how to connect TMDB (The Movie Database) to Cursor and start using 13 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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Create Guest SessionCreate Request TokenDiscover MoviesGet Account DetailsGet ConfigurationGet Movie CertificationsGet Movie DetailsGet Person DetailsGet Tv CertificationsGet Tv DetailsGet Tv Episode DetailsGet Tv Season DetailsSearch Movies

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What is the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server?

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_movies and discover_movies.
Deep Metadata — Fetch comprehensive details for movies, TV series, specific seasons, and individual episodes using get_movie_details, get_tv_details, and get_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

Subscribe to this server
Enter your TMDB API Read Access Token (v4)
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.

Built-in capabilities (13)

create_guest_session

Create a new guest session

create_request_token

Create a new request token

discover_movies

Discover movies by filters

get_account_details

Get TMDB account details

get_configuration

Get TMDB API configuration

get_movie_certifications

Get movie certifications

get_movie_details

Get details for a specific movie

get_person_details

Get details for a specific person

get_tv_certifications

Get TV certifications

get_tv_details

Get details for a specific TV series

get_tv_episode_details

Get details for a specific TV episode

get_tv_season_details

Get details for a specific TV season

search_movies

Search for movies by text

Why Cursor?

Cursor's Agent mode turns TMDB (The Movie Database) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from TMDB (The Movie Database) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 13 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

See it in action

TMDB (The Movie Database) in Cursor

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Why Vinkius

TMDB (The Movie Database) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect TMDB (The Movie Database) to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

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<40msCold start

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	Raw MCP	Vinkius
Server catalog	Find and host yourself	4,000+ managed
Infrastructure	Self-hosted	Sandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handling	Plaintext in config	Vault + runtime injection
Data loss prevention	None	Configurable DLP policies
Kill switch	None	Global instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakers	None	Per-server limits + alerts
Audit trail	None	Ed25519 signed logs
SIEM log streaming	None	Splunk, Datadog, Webhook
Honeytokens	None	Canary alerts on leak
Custom domains	Not applicable	DNS challenge verified
GDPR compliance	Manual effort	Automated purge + export

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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for TMDB (The Movie Database) in Cursor

The TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 13 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

Ed25519Audit chain

<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

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The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
TMDB (The Movie Database) for Cursor

Every tool call from Cursor to the TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

60%Token savings

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.