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Welcome to version 3 of The Movie Database (TMDB) API. This is where you will find the definitive list of currently available methods for our movie, tv, actor and image API. The API is designed to be developer-friendly, reliable, and continuously updated with the latest information from the entertainment industry. Whether you’re building a personal project, a commercial app, or an internal tool, TMDB offers a rich and flexible platform to power your applications.

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In this documentation, you’ll find:

  • A complete list of currently available API methods
  • Details on how to interact with our movie, TV, actor, and image endpoints
  • Guidelines for authentication, rate limiting, and best practices
  • Information about upcoming features and changes
The API is available in multiple languages to serve users worldwide. If you ever get stuck or have questions, we encourage you to visit our community forums or check our FAQs for more help.

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Credentials

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Try it!

curl --request POST \
--url https://api.themoviedb.org/ \
--header 'accept: application/json'