Connect The Movie Database (TMDb) to ChatGPT and Claude

• 01 / 03How to analyze film data
• 02 / 03How to build watchlists
• 03 / 03How to research filmographies

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The Movie Database (TMDb) Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwpTsQbfR9xNdl8ZJhMlsLyVzRo7NqNWmg3ZzOR6/mcpCopy

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — The Movie Database (TMDb) capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "the-movie-database-tmdb-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwpTsQbfR9xNdl8ZJhMlsLyVzRo7NqNWmg3ZzOR6/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up The Movie Database (TMDb) in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

• 01

  Cinephiles

  People who want to research filmographies and find similar movies instantly.

• 02

  Content Creators

  Reviewers and video essayists who need quick access to metadata and trailers.

• 03

  Casual Viewers

  Anyone looking for a quick answer to what they should watch tonight.

• 01

  How do I find movies similar to one I already watched and loved?

  Use the get_movie_recommendations capability with the TMDb ID of the movie you loved. TMDb's algorithm analyzes genre, keywords, cast, crew, and user rating patterns to suggest films you're likely to enjoy. For example, if you loved The Dark Knight (ID: 155), the capability will recommend similar superhero and crime thrillers. You can find the TMDb ID by first using search_movies with the title.

• 02

  Can I filter movies by a specific studio like Warner Bros. or Marvel?

  Yes! Use the discover_movies capability with the with_companies parameter. Studio IDs include: 17 (Warner Bros.), 420 (Marvel Studios), 33 (Universal Pictures), 2 (Walt Disney Pictures), 5 (Columbia Pictures), 12 (New Line Cinema). You can combine with other filters like genre, year, or minimum rating. For example: genre="878" (Sci-Fi), with_companies="420" returns all Marvel sci-fi movies sorted by popularity.

• 03

  Can I watch trailers directly through this integration?

  The get_movie_videos capability retrieves all official trailers, teasers, and promotional videos for any movie. Each result includes a YouTube video key. You can watch the trailer by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v={key}. The capability returns videos sorted by type (Trailer, Teaser, Behind the Scenes) with resolution and official status information.

• 04

  How can I find what movies are trending right now?

  Use the trending capability with media_type="movie" and time_window="day" for today's trending movies, or time_window="week" for this week's trends. You can also use media_type="all" to see mixed results (movies, TV shows, and people) or media_type="tv" for trending series. Results include popularity scores, vote averages, and poster images.

• 05

  Can I convert an IMDb ID to a TMDb entry?

  Yes! Use the find_by_external_id capability with the IMDb ID (e.g., "tt0111161" for The Shawshank Redemption) and external_source="imdb_id". The capability will return the matching TMDb movie, TV show, or person with the TMDb ID, which you can then use with other capabilities like get_movie, get_movie_credits, or get_movie_videos. This is essential for cross-referencing between IMDb and TMDb databases.

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