TMDB (The Movie Database)

TMDB (The Movie Database) MCP Connector for Claude

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Access movie, TV show, and actor data — search, discover, and retrieve detailed metadata directly from any AI agent.

13 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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

  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.

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13 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_account_details

Get TMDB account details

get_configuration

Get TMDB API configuration

discover_movies

Discover movies by filters

create_guest_session

Create a new guest session

get_movie_certifications

Get movie certifications

get_movie_details

Get details for a specific movie

get_person_details

Get details for a specific person

create_request_token

Create a new request token

search_movies

Search for movies by text

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

See how to talk to your AI agent using TMDB (The Movie Database).

Search for the movie 'Inception'.

I found 'Inception' (1999) with ID 27205. It's a sci-fi masterpiece directed by Christopher Nolan. Would you like to see the full details or the cast list?

Discover top-rated horror movies from 2023.

I've filtered the database for 2023 horror movies. Notable titles include 'Talk to Me' and 'When Evil Lurks'. Would you like the specific details for any of these?

Get the details for season 1 of the TV show with ID 1399.

Fetching details for 'Game of Thrones' (ID: 1399) Season 1. It consists of 10 episodes, starting with 'Winter Is Coming'. Should I provide the summary for the first episode?

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.

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