TMDB Scraper
Extract public movie and TV metadata from The Movie Database for media catalog and research workflows.
What it does
Extract public movie and TV metadata from The Movie Database for media catalog and research workflows.
Best for
- Media catalog enrichment
- Film and TV research
- Content database workflows
Fields
- Title
- TMDB URL or ID
- Release date
- Cast or crew when available
- Rating when public
- Overview
- Genre
Inputs
- Movie or TV URLs
- Search terms
- TMDB IDs
- Max results
TMDB Scraper technical notes
TMDB Scraper can be used as part of a reviewed Apify workflow to collect public TMDB data, clean the dataset, and deliver it to business tools. The exact setup depends on the target, available data, and required output structure.
Use Cases
- Media catalog enrichment
- Film and TV research
- Content database workflows
Data Fields
- Title
- TMDB URL or ID
- Release date
- Cast or crew when available
- Rating when public
- Overview
- Genre
Inputs
- Movie or TV URLs
- Search terms
- TMDB IDs
- Max results
Workflow
- Public TMDB source
- Actor run
- Clean dataset
- Delivery destination
- Business report or automation
Delivery
- CSV
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- API
- Database
- Airtable
- Notion
- Slack
- CRM
Limitations
- Availability depends on the target website or platform structure.
- Some data may not be publicly available.
- Some requests may not be suitable.
- The workflow is reviewed before setup.
Setup Notes
- Use TMDB IDs or exact URLs for catalog enrichment and search terms for discovery.
- Specify whether the workflow targets movies, TV shows, or both.
- Define which metadata groups are needed, such as overview, release date, genres, ratings, cast, or crew.
Output Handling
- Use TMDB ID as the stable key for deduplication and joins.
- Separate movie and TV outputs when schemas or downstream tools differ.
- Keep source URL, title, release date, genre, rating, and overview fields together for catalog imports.
Quality Checks
- Confirm search results resolve to the intended movie or show.
- Deduplicate by TMDB ID before delivery.
- Check whether cast and crew coverage is needed for every record or only selected titles.
FAQ
Can The Scrape Lab configure TMDB Scraper for me?
Yes. We review the target, configure inputs, run tests, clean the output, and connect delivery where needed.
Can this run on a schedule?
In many cases, yes. Recurring schedules are reviewed based on the target, frequency, and reliability requirements.
Can the output go to Google Sheets or a CRM?
Yes. Delivery can be set up to Google Sheets, CSV, Airtable, databases, APIs, Slack, CRMs, or other tools depending on your workflow.
Is every request suitable?
No. We focus on public data and review each request before setup. Some targets or data requests may not be appropriate or technically reliable.