OMDb API
The Open Movie Database
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This API is best for building movie or TV show related applications.
A developer would use this API to retrieve accurate and up-to-date movie and TV show data to display in their application. This can include movie details, ratings, plot summary, posters, and even trailers. The API is easy to use and supports multiple languages, making it accessible to developers and users internationally.
Key features
- Search by movie title, IMDb ID, or search term
- Get movie details including ratings, actors, and plot summary
- Get TV show details including episode lists and season details
- Get poster images and trailers
- Supports multiple languages
Potential use cases
- Movie Watchlist App: Create a movie watchlist application that allows users to search for movies and add them to their watchlist using the OMDb API. Users can add movies to their watchlist, mark movies as 'watched', and view posters and plot summaries.
- TV Show Tracker: Build a TV show tracking application that uses the OMDb API to display episode lists and season details for a given TV show. Users can keep track of which episodes they have watched and view actor information and ratings for their favorite shows.
- IMDb Top 250 Viewer: Use the OMDb API to retrieve the current IMDb Top 250 list and display the movie posters and ratings in your application. Users can click on a movie to view more details and add it to their watchlist.
The OMDb API was a lifesaver for my movie streaming app. The accuracy of the data and the ease of integration made it the perfect choice. Our users are really impressed with the app's functionality and the huge selection of movies available. Thanks OMDb!
Related Technologies
- The Movie Database API
- Rotten Tomatoes API
- IMDb API