OMDb API

OMDb is an API that offers metadata for movies, series, and games.

Details

• Website: omdbapi.com
• Supported formats: series, movies, games
• Authentication: Yes, API key required
• Rate limiting: 1000 requests per day
• SFW filter support: No

Authentication

Yes, you can get a free key here here.

Search by ID

The ID you need is the IMDb ID from IMDb.

Finding the ID

1. Navigate to the movie or show page on IMDb
2. Look at the URL
3. The ID is the alphanumeric code starting with “tt”

Example

For “Rogue One”:

• URL: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748528/
• ID: tt3748528