• DISCOVERY
  • FILTERING
  • ORGANIZATION
  • HUMAN

How to build custom movie watchlists with your AI

Connect your AI to The Movie Database to turn vague movie ideas into organized, filtered lists.

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Short answer

How can I make custom movie lists with my AI?

Your AI uses TMDb tools to find specific films based on your criteria like genre or studio. You get a curated list of titles that match your exact taste.

The results

Your curated collections

The AI handles the searching and filtering so you can focus on the watching.

DISCOVERY

Targeted movie finds

The AI scans the database for specific genres or studios. You get a list of titles that fit your mood.

FILTERING

Refined movie lists

The AI narrows down results by rating or popularity. This removes the filler and leaves only the hits.

ORGANIZATION

Structured watchlists

The AI groups your favorite finds into a clean list. You can then copy these into your notes or planning apps.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI presents the options, but you decide which movies actually make the cut for your night in.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a list.

The AI acts as a bridge between your natural language and the TMDb database.

  1. Identify genres

    The AI checks the available categories in the database to ensure your request matches a real genre.

    get_genres

  2. Find matching films

    The AI searches for movies that fit your specific genre or studio requirements.

    search_movies

  3. Explore new titles

    The AI pulls broader sets of movies to find hidden gems that fit your criteria.

    discover_movies

  4. Compile the list

    The AI gathers the titles, ratings, and details into a single response for you to review.

    search_movies

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first search.

Starting points

Swap out the genres, studios, or ratings in these prompts to get different results.

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/mcp

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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Start here

Connect TMDb once, then ask.

One connection gives your AI access to the entire database. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

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FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI add movies directly to my Netflix account?

    No. The AI can only find and list movies from the TMDb database.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete movies from my existing watchlists?

    No. This MCP only has tools to find and discover movie data.

  • 03

    Can I filter by specific actors?

    Yes, you can ask the AI to find movies featuring specific actors using the search tools.

  • 04

    Does the AI know about movies released today?

    Yes, the AI accesses the live TMDb database to find current releases.

  • 05

    Can the AI create a physical file of my list?

    No. The AI provides the list in your chat interface, which you can then copy manually.

  • More questions about TMDb? The Connector page answers them. See everything the TMDb Connector can do

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