// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

TMDB TOOLS

24 tools from the Tmdb MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 24 TMDB TOOLS

READ 24 tools

Read build_collection_gap_plan Build a franchise completion plan by comparing watched titles or TMDB IDs against a collection, with missin... Read build_franchise_watch_order Build a franchise or universe watch guide with release order, suggested order, total runtime, provider avai... Read build_person_watch_path Build a watch path for an actor, director, or crew member with best-rated, available-now, recent, and start... Read build_release_calendar_watchlist Build a release-window watchlist with upcoming movies, provider-ready picks, broad-room baselines, and watc... Read advanced_search Advanced movie search with multiple filters Read compare_movies Compare 2 to 5 movies side by side with ratings, runtime, genres, cast, director, watch providers, and best... Read find_where_to_watch Find where one or more movie titles are available by searching titles, matching TMDB movies, and checking s... Read get_movie_details Get full details for a movie including cast, crew, runtime, budget, and reviews Read get_now_playing Get movies currently playing in theaters. Returns titles, ratings, release dates, and overviews for movies ... Read get_person_details Get full biography and filmography for an actor or director Read get_recommendations Get movie recommendations based on a movie ID Read get_similar_movies Get movies similar to a given movie (uses TMDB similarity algorithm, different from recommendations) Read get_trending Get trending movies for a time window Read get_trending_tv Get trending TV shows for a time window Read get_watch_providers Get streaming, rental, and purchase availability for a movie by country Read get_weekend_watchlist Generate a ranked movie shortlist for a weekend watch session using mood, country, language, runtime, ratin... Read get_weekly_trending_by_language Get weekly trending movies grouped into English, Hindi, and Telugu by TMDB original_language Read recommend_from_taste_profile Recommend movies from liked and disliked titles with provider-aware scoring, match reasons, and watch-out n... Read search_by_genre Search for movies by genre Read search_by_keyword Search for movies by keywords or themes Read search_movies Search for movies by title or keywords Read search_person Search for actors, directors, or other people in the film industry Read search_tv_shows Search for TV shows and series by title Read plan_watch_party Plan a group movie night by merging mood scans, provider availability, runtime fit, ratings, and avoided ti...

// FAQ

How many tools does the Tmdb MCP server have? +

The Tmdb MCP server exposes 24 tools across 1 categories: Read.

How do I enforce policies on Tmdb tools? +

Route the Tmdb server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Tmdb tools fall into? +

Tmdb tools are categorised as Read (24). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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