Themoviedb Category Scraper

Introduction

The Themoviedb Category Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract movie data from The Movie Database (TMDB). It allows users to search for movies by keyword and retrieve detailed information such as titles, release dates, overviews, and URLs. This tool is ideal for developers, researchers, and businesses needing structured movie data for analysis, content creation, or automation.

Features

• Keyword-Based Search: Easily search TMDB using specific movie names or keywords to find relevant films.
• Customizable Limits: Set the maximum number of items to scrape, from 1 to 1000, to control data volume.
• Proxy Support: Built-in proxy configuration for reliable and anonymous scraping, reducing the risk of IP blocks.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, JSON-formatted data with timestamps for easy integration into applications.
• High Performance: Optimized for speed and efficiency, handling large datasets without compromising on quality.
• Error Handling: Robust mechanisms to manage API rate limits and unexpected responses.
• Apify Integration: Seamlessly runs on the Apify platform with monitoring and export options.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchKeyword	string	Yes	Movie name or keyword to search for on TMDB.	"Avengers"
maxItems	integer	No	Maximum number of movies to scrape. Defaults to 100 if not specified.	50
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Proxy settings for the crawler. Defaults to using Apify Proxy.	{"useApifyProxy": true}

Example Usage

Input

{
  "searchKeyword": "Avengers",
  "maxItems": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}

Output

[
  {
    "title": "",
    "releaseDate": "April 13, 2012",
    "overview": "The story revolves around a stolen Laptop which becomes a witness of the lives of those who own it from time-to-time, connecting all of them in the process.",
    "url": "https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/704055-laptop",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-02-12T06:28:01.719Z"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze trends in movie releases and genres for entertainment industry insights.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of movie information for blogs, apps, or recommendation systems.
• Academic Research: Gather data on filmographies for studies in media and culture.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor movie listings or similar titles.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for marketing campaigns or product recommendations.
• Price Monitoring: Track release dates and overviews for timely content updates.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Themoviedb Category Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a scraped movie. Key fields include:

• title: The movie's title (may be empty if not available).
• releaseDate: The official release date in a human-readable format.
• overview: A brief description or plot summary.
• url: Direct link to the movie's TMDB page.
• scrapedAt: Timestamp of when the data was scraped, in ISO 8601 format.

This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration with tools like databases or APIs.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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