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There are 3 ways to search for and find movies, TV shows and people on TMDB. They’re outlined below.
  • /search - The most common search method. Provide a query string, and we’ll return the closest match, considering all original, translated, and alternative names and titles.
  • /discover - Search for movies and TV shows using filters like ratings, certifications, or release dates. This method makes it easy to find content based on specific criteria.
  • /find - Use existing external IDs, such as IMDB IDs, to find matching movies, TV shows, or people. Useful for integrating with other tools and services.
Take a look at the search & query for details page for some basic workflows you might use to search and query data.