IMDb Scraper API
Extract movie and TV show information, ratings, cast & crew, and user reviews from IMDb. Ideal for film analysis, media applications, and entertainment research.
Use Cases
Content Aggregation
Build movie and TV show databases or apps. Pull comprehensive details for hundreds of titles to power recommendation engines, movie catalogs, or streaming guides.
Rating & Review Analysis
Analyze audience reception by extracting ratings and review text. Identify sentiment trends, compare fan feedback across different titles or genres, and gather insights for critics or marketing.
Casting Research
Quickly gather filmography and roles of actors or directors. Useful for casting agents, film historians, or trivia enthusiasts compiling information about industry professionals.
Academic Research
Collect large-scale film data for academic projects. Study trends in genres, track the correlation between ratings and box office, or analyze representation in media by scraping relevant IMDb fields.
API Endpoints
Available endpoints for the IMDb Scraper API
/v1/imdb/detail IMDb Detail API
Scrape a public IMDb title, name, or series detail page from a search result URL.
Parameters
url string required IMDb URL returned by imdb/search. /v1/imdb/search IMDb API
Search IMDb public suggestion data by query.
Parameters
limit integer Maximum number of results to return. query string required Movie, TV show, or person to search for. Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the IMDb Scraper API
Do I need an IMDb API key or account?
No. Our API scrapes public IMDb data directly, so no official API key or login is required. Just provide the title or person identifiers or search terms.
Can I get episode details for TV shows?
Yes. The title endpoint can return episode lists for TV series if available on the IMDb page. You can retrieve season and episode information by specifying the series’ IMDb ID and enabling additional data in parameters.
How do you handle updates or new releases?
Each request fetches the latest data from IMDb. If a movie’s rating changes or new reviews are added, you’ll get those updates. For continuous monitoring, you can schedule repeated requests to keep data fresh.
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