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Open Movie Database
OMDb is a small, independently maintained REST API that returns structured movie/TV metadata — title, plot, ratings, cast — by title or IMDb ID, sourced largely from IMDb-style data. It's free for low-volume use via a Patreon-issued key, with a paid tier for higher daily limits and poster images, run by a single developer rather than a large company.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsJSON, XMLResponses can be requested as JSON or XML.
GreatAPIs Score
Score81
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats15/15Supports 2 response formats
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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- Get a key at the provider
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.
Developer reference
Base URL
https://www.omdbapi.com/Rate limit
1,000 requests/day (free tier)