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imdb_search_title

Search IMDb titles using filters like genre, rating, release date, cast, or keywords to find matching movies and TV shows. At least one filter is required.

Instructions

IMDb advanced title search. Returns IMDb advanced title-search results (imdb.com/search/title/). At least one filter is required; sort/limit alone are not enough. Limit defaults to 25 and clamps to 50; only IMDb's first page of results is returned (see total/has_more), there is no deeper cursor pagination. Genre/company/certificate/country/language/keyword/characters/role are include-only lists; there is no exclude support. Unsupported: genre exclude, three curated groups values (best-picture-nominee, best-director-nominee, national-film-registry), and the non-plot "page topic" search fields.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
plotNoPlot text search term
roleNoComma-separated cast/crew IMDb name ids, format `nm########`
sortNoOne of `moviemeter`, `alpha`, `user_rating`, `num_votes`, `boxoffice_gross_us`, `runtime`, `year`, `release_date`
limitNoRows to return, default 25, max 50
titleNoTitle-name substring match
colorsNoComma-separated color info: `color`, `black_and_white`, `colorized`, `aces`
genresNoComma-separated genres (include-only): `Action`, `Adventure`, `Animation`, `Biography`, `Comedy`, `Crime`, `Documentary`, `Drama`, `Family`, `Fantasy`, `Film-Noir`, `Game-Show`, `History`, `Horror`, `Music`, `Musical`, `Mystery`, `News`, `Reality-TV`, `Romance`, `Sci-Fi`, `Short`, `Sport`, `Talk-Show`, `Thriller`, `War`, `Western`
groupsNoComma-separated awards/curated-list groups: `oscar_winner`, `oscar_nominee`, `emmy_winner`, `emmy_nominee`, `golden_globe_winner`, `golden_globe_nominee`, `best_picture_winner`, `best_director_winner`, `razzie_winner`, `razzie_nominee`, `top_100`, `top_250`, `top_1000`, `bottom_100`, `bottom_250`, `bottom_1000`
keywordsNoComma-separated plot keywords
companiesNoComma-separated IMDb company ids, format `co########`
countriesNoComma-separated ISO country codes
languagesNoComma-separated ISO language codes
max_votesNoMaximum number of user rating votes
min_votesNoMinimum number of user rating votes
charactersNoComma-separated character names
sort_orderNo`asc` or `desc`. Defaults to `asc` when sort is set
title_typeNoComma-separated title types: `feature`, `tvSeries`, `short`, `tvEpisode`, `tvMiniSeries`, `tvMovie`, `tvSpecial`, `tvShort`, `videoGame`, `video`, `musicVideo`, `podcastSeries`, `podcastEpisode`
max_runtimeNoMaximum runtime in minutes
min_runtimeNoMinimum runtime in minutes
sound_mixesNoComma-separated sound mix names: `12-Track Digital Sound`, `3 Channel Stereo`, `4-Track Stereo`, `6-Track Stereo`, `70 mm 6-Track`, `AGA Sound System`, `Auro 11.1`, `CDS`, `Chronophone`, `Cinematophone`, `Cinephone`, `Cinerama 7-Track`, `Cinesound`, `D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1`, `Datasat`, `De Forest Phonofilm`, `Digitrac Digital Audio System`, `Dolby`, `Dolby Atmos`, `Dolby Digital`, `Dolby Digital EX`, `Dolby SR`, `Dolby Stereo`, `Dolby Surround 7.1`, `DTS`, `DTS 70 mm`, `DTS Stereo`, `DTS-ES`, `IMAX 6-Track`, `Kinoplasticon`, `LC-Concept Digital Sound`, `Matrix Surround`, `Mono`, `Perspecta Stereo`, `Phono-Kinema`, `SDDS`, `Sensurround`, `Silent`, `Sonics-DDP`, `Sonix`, `Stereo`, `Ultra Stereo`, `Vitaphone`
certificatesNoComma-separated `COUNTRY:RATING` certificate pairs, e.g. `US:PG-13`
include_adultNoInclude adult titles. Defaults to excluded
max_popularityNoMaximum IMDb popularity rank
min_popularityNoMinimum IMDb popularity rank (1 is most popular)
max_user_ratingNoMaximum IMDb user rating, 0-10
min_user_ratingNoMinimum IMDb user rating, 0-10
release_date_toNoRelease date upper bound: YYYY, YYYY-MM, or YYYY-MM-DD
release_date_fromNoRelease date lower bound: YYYY, YYYY-MM, or YYYY-MM-DD

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the load and does so richly: limit default of 25 with a 50 clamp, only IMDb's first page with no deeper cursor pagination (pointing to total/has_more), include-only list semantics with no exclude support, and a specific list of unsupported features. This is exactly the behavioral context an agent needs before calling.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Front-loads the purpose in the first sentence, then layers constraints (required filter, limit/pagination, include-only, unsupported) in order of importance. Every sentence carries distinct, actionable information with no redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a 28-parameter filtered search with no output schema, the description covers the critical gaps: minimum filter requirement, pagination limits, and unsupported capabilities. It also references total/has_more to imply return fields. Minor remaining gap is any hint about distinction from the basic imdb_search sibling.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds real value beyond the schema by declaring that genre/company/certificate/country/language/keyword/characters/role are include-only and by flagging specific unsupported groups values, which the schema does not state.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb+resource ('IMDb advanced title search') and anchors it to imdb.com/search/title/, making the filtered-search scope clear. It does not explicitly name the sibling imdb_search to contrast basic vs advanced search, so it falls just short of full sibling differentiation.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Gives a concrete usage constraint ('At least one filter is required; sort/limit alone are not enough') and enumerates unsupported features, clearly signaling what the tool will not do. It stops short of naming the alternative tool for plain title lookups.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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