Top IMDB Search API alternatives in 2025

Top IMDB Search API Alternatives in 2025

As the demand for movie and TV show data continues to grow, developers are increasingly seeking reliable APIs to access this information. While the IMDB API has been a popular choice, there are several alternatives that offer unique features and capabilities. In this blog post, we will explore the best alternatives to the IMDB API in 2025, detailing their key features, pricing, pros and cons, ideal use cases, and how they differ from the IMDB API.

1. Movie Finder API

The Movie Finder API is a powerful tool for movie enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. This API allows you to access a vast database of movies, complete with detailed information. The search function allows you to filter by genre and movie name, making it easy to discover new and exciting films.

Key Features and Capabilities

The Movie Finder API offers several key features:

• List of Genres: This feature allows you to retrieve all available genres and their IDs. Simply run the endpoint, and it will return a comprehensive list.

{"genres":[{"id":28,"name":"Action"},{"id":12,"name":"Adventure"},{"id":16,"name":"Animation"},{"id":35,"name":"Comedy"},{"id":80,"name":"Crime"},{"id":99,"name":"Documentary"},{"id":18,"name":"Drama"},{"id":10751,"name":"Family"},{"id":14,"name":"Fantasy"},{"id":36,"name":"History"},{"id":27,"name":"Horror"},{"id":10402,"name":"Music"},{"id":9648,"name":"Mystery"},{"id":10749,"name":"Romance"},{"id":878,"name":"Science Fiction"},{"id":10770,"name":"TV Movie"},{"id":53,"name":"Thriller"},{"id":10752,"name":"War"},{"id":37,"name":"Western"}]}

• Get Search by Genre: To use this feature, simply insert the genre ID and paging number to search for available genres. The parameters are optional, allowing for flexible queries.

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• Finder for Name: This feature allows you to search for movies by name. You can insert the name you want to search for, along with an optional page number.

{"page":1,"results":[{"adult":false,"backdrop_path":"https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/veIyxxi5Gs8gvztLEW1Ysb8rrzs.jpg","genre_ids":[878,28,12],"id":823464,"original_language":"en","original_title":"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire","overview":"Following their explosive showdown, Godzilla and Kong must reunite against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence and our own.","popularity":460.178,"poster_path":"https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/z1p34vh7dEOnLDmyCrlUVLuoDzd.jpg","release_date":"2024-03-27","title":"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire","video":false,"vote_average":7.171,"vote_count":3489}]}

• Search Detail: This feature returns a detailed response by inserting the ID of the movie. It provides comprehensive data, including production details and box office performance.

{"adult":false,"backdrop_path":"https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/inJjDhCjfhh3RtrJWBmmDqeuSYC.jpg","belongs_to_collection":{"id":535313,"name":"Godzilla Collection","poster_path":"https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/inNN466SKHNjbGmpfhfsaPQNleS.jpg","backdrop_path":"https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/oboBn4VYB79uDxnyIri0Nt3U3N2.jpg"},"budget":200000000,"genres":[{"id":28,"name":"Action"},{"id":878,"name":"Science Fiction"},{"id":12,"name":"Adventure"}],"homepage":"https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/godzilla-vs-kong","id":399566,"imdb_id":"tt5034838","origin_country":["US"],"original_language":"en","original_title":"Godzilla vs. Kong","overview":"In a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity's fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a                                

                                    
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