TMDB — Your Universe of Film & Television

Discover, explore, and obsess over movies and TV shows with TMDB — powered by The Movie Database API. Real-time data. Millions of titles. Zero limits.

Live API · Real-Time Data

Your Universe of
Film & Television

TMDB connects you to millions of movies and TV shows through The Movie Database API — trending titles, deep cast dives, genre exploration, and more. One API key. Endless discovery.

🚀 Quick Start🔑 Get API Key

Quick Start

Up and running in minutes. Get your free API key, clone the app, and start browsing movies and shows right away. No paid plan needed.

Browse Movies & Shows

Explore trending, popular, and top-rated titles updated daily from The Movie Database. Filter by genre, era, or rating.

Powerful Search

Search the full TMDB catalog by title, keyword, genre, actor, or director across millions of entries.

API Key Setup

Configure your TMDB API key to authenticate requests and unlock all live content. Free, instant approval for personal use.

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What TMDB Lets You Do

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Trending Content

Daily-updated rankings of what the world is watching right now, sourced live from TMDB.

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Full Catalog Search

Find any title, actor, director, or keyword across millions of entries instantly.

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Detailed Pages

Synopsis, ratings, release dates, runtime, content ratings, and high-res imagery for every title.

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Cast & Crew

Full cast lists, actor profiles, character names, and complete filmographies.

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Genre Filters

Drill into action, drama, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, romance, and every genre in between.

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Global Coverage

Content from 40+ languages and every major international market.

Always fresh. TMDB pulls data live from The Movie Database API on every request — ratings, release dates, cast lists, and posters are always current, never stale.

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How TMDB Works

Every piece of content in TMDB — from trending titles to actor headshots — comes from The Movie Database (TMDB) API. When you open the app, it makes authenticated requests to the API using your personal API key, then presents the results in a clean, browsable interface.

Data Type	What You Get
🎬 Titles	Millions of movies & TV shows, continuously updated
📊 Metadata	Genres, ratings, runtime, language, content ratings
🖼️ Imagery	High-resolution posters, backdrops, and profile photos
👥 People	Cast, crew, roles, character names, and filmographies
📈 Rankings	Trending and popularity scores refreshed daily

An API key is required to load any content. It’s completely free and takes only a few minutes. See API key setup for step-by-step instructions.

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Get Started in 3 Steps

STEP 01

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Get a Free API Key

Sign up at themoviedb.org, go to Settings → API, and request your key. Approval is instant for personal use.

STEP 02

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Clone the App

Download or clone the TMDB repository to your machine. No complex setup — just a handful of commands.

STEP 03

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Start Exploring

Add your API key, run the app, and instantly browse millions of titles. Follow the Quick Start guide for details.

You do not need a paid plan or special account. The free TMDB API tier covers every feature the app provides. Jump to the Quick Start →

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