# Rick And Morty Video Generator (`straightforward_understanding/rick-and-morty-video-generator`) Actor

Generate Rick and Morty style videos with AI! Provide a topic or your own script, and get a video with  Rick & Morty voices, word-synced subtitles, and dynamic backgrounds. Perfect for memes, social content, or interdimensional entertainment.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/straightforward\_understanding/rick-and-morty-video-generator.md
- **Developed by:** [Yann Feunteun](https://apify.com/straightforward_understanding) (community)
- **Categories:** AI, Videos, Social media
- **Stats:** 3 total users, 0 monthly users, 93.3% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

Pay per event

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md):

```bash
npm install apify-client
```

In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md):

```bash
pip install apify-client
```

In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md):

````bash
# MacOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash
# Windows
irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex
```bash

In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md).

If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).


# README

## Rick and Morty Video Generator

Generate TikTok-style videos with Rick and Morty characters discussing any topic. Features AI-generated scripts, cloned voices, and word-by-word caption sync.

### Demo

[![Watch Demo](https://img.shields.io/badge/Watch-Demo_Video-red?style=for-the-badge&logo=youtube)](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/ChUFOhBgKvOPQIrzN/records/rick_and_morty_video_generator.mp4?signature=MT1KCuipMcAsMy1lNSDR)

### Features

- **AI Script Generation** - Claude generates authentic Rick & Morty dialogue for any topic
- **Cloned Voices** - Professional voice clones that sound like the real characters
- **Word-by-Word Captions** - Perfectly synced subtitles for maximum engagement
- **Character Sprites** - Only the speaking character appears on screen
- **Custom Backgrounds** - Provide your own background video or use the default

### How to Use

Just provide a topic and let the AI do the rest!

#### Simple Example

```json
{
  "topic": "Why pizza is the perfect food"
}
````

#### With Custom Background

```json
{
  "topic": "How black holes work",
  "backgroundVideoUrl": "https://example.com/space-footage.mp4"
}
```

#### Using Your Own Script

If you want full control over the dialogue:

```json
{
  "topic": "Custom Demo",
  "script": {
    "title": "The Meaning of Life",
    "dialogue": [
      {"speaker": "morty", "text": "Rick, what's the meaning of life?"},
      {"speaker": "rick", "text": "Morty, the meaning of life is whatever you make it. Now hand me that screwdriver."}
    ],
    "keywords": ["meaning", "life"]
  }
}
```

### Input Options

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `topic` | string | Yes\* | The topic for Rick and Morty to discuss |
| `script` | object | No | Custom script (skips AI generation) |
| `backgroundVideoUrl` | string | No | URL to custom background video (MP4) |

\*Required unless providing a custom script

### Output

Each run produces a vertical video (9:16 aspect ratio) perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.

The video URL is saved to the Dataset:

```json
{
  "topic": "Why cats knock things off tables",
  "title": "Feline Physics",
  "duration_seconds": 52.3,
  "video_url": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../records/..."
}
```

### Limits

- **Max duration**: 2 minutes
- **Max script length**: ~300 words

Scripts exceeding these limits are rejected before processing to save costs.

### Pricing

This Actor uses pay-per-event pricing:

| Event | Price | Description |
|-------|-------|-------------|
| Video Generated | $0.99 | Successfully rendered video |
| AI Script Generated | $0.21 | When using AI to write the script |

*Providing your own script skips the AI generation fee.*

# Actor input Schema

## `topic` (type: `string`):

The topic or concept for Rick and Morty to explain. Can be anything - tech, science, history, life advice, memes, etc.

## `script` (type: `object`):

Provide your own script instead of AI-generating one. Must include 'dialogue' array and 'keywords' array. Will be validated against 2 min max duration.

## `backgroundVideoUrl` (type: `string`):

URL to a custom background video (MP4). If not provided, uses default Minecraft parkour footage.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "topic": "QA Test",
  "script": {
    "title": "QA Test",
    "dialogue": [
      {
        "speaker": "morty",
        "text": "Rick, what's this test about?"
      },
      {
        "speaker": "rick",
        "text": "It's a QA test, Morty. Making sure everything works."
      },
      {
        "speaker": "morty",
        "text": "Oh cool, so we passed?"
      },
      {
        "speaker": "rick",
        "text": "Bingo! Now let's get schwifty."
      }
    ],
    "keywords": [
      "QA",
      "TEST"
    ]
  }
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "topic": "QA Test",
    "script": {
        "title": "QA Test",
        "dialogue": [
            {
                "speaker": "morty",
                "text": "Rick, what's this test about?"
            },
            {
                "speaker": "rick",
                "text": "It's a QA test, Morty. Making sure everything works."
            },
            {
                "speaker": "morty",
                "text": "Oh cool, so we passed?"
            },
            {
                "speaker": "rick",
                "text": "Bingo! Now let's get schwifty."
            }
        ],
        "keywords": [
            "QA",
            "TEST"
        ]
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("straightforward_understanding/rick-and-morty-video-generator").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "topic": "QA Test",
    "script": {
        "title": "QA Test",
        "dialogue": [
            {
                "speaker": "morty",
                "text": "Rick, what's this test about?",
            },
            {
                "speaker": "rick",
                "text": "It's a QA test, Morty. Making sure everything works.",
            },
            {
                "speaker": "morty",
                "text": "Oh cool, so we passed?",
            },
            {
                "speaker": "rick",
                "text": "Bingo! Now let's get schwifty.",
            },
        ],
        "keywords": [
            "QA",
            "TEST",
        ],
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("straightforward_understanding/rick-and-morty-video-generator").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "topic": "QA Test",
  "script": {
    "title": "QA Test",
    "dialogue": [
      {
        "speaker": "morty",
        "text": "Rick, what'\''s this test about?"
      },
      {
        "speaker": "rick",
        "text": "It'\''s a QA test, Morty. Making sure everything works."
      },
      {
        "speaker": "morty",
        "text": "Oh cool, so we passed?"
      },
      {
        "speaker": "rick",
        "text": "Bingo! Now let'\''s get schwifty."
      }
    ],
    "keywords": [
      "QA",
      "TEST"
    ]
  }
}' |
apify call straightforward_understanding/rick-and-morty-video-generator --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=straightforward_understanding/rick-and-morty-video-generator",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
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    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Rick And Morty Video Generator",
        "description": "Generate Rick and Morty style videos with AI! Provide a topic or your own script, and get a video with  Rick & Morty voices, word-synced subtitles, and dynamic backgrounds. Perfect for memes, social content, or interdimensional entertainment.",
        "version": "1.1",
        "x-build-id": "8bspEqFJuylRLqGZN"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/straightforward_understanding~rick-and-morty-video-generator/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
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                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
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                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
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            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-straightforward_understanding-rick-and-morty-video-generator",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
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                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
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                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/straightforward_understanding~rick-and-morty-video-generator/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-straightforward_understanding-rick-and-morty-video-generator",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
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                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
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                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
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                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
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                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
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            }
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    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "required": [
                    "topic"
                ],
                "properties": {
                    "topic": {
                        "title": "Topic",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "The topic or concept for Rick and Morty to explain. Can be anything - tech, science, history, life advice, memes, etc."
                    },
                    "script": {
                        "title": "Custom Script (Optional)",
                        "type": "object",
                        "description": "Provide your own script instead of AI-generating one. Must include 'dialogue' array and 'keywords' array. Will be validated against 2 min max duration."
                    },
                    "backgroundVideoUrl": {
                        "title": "Background Video URL (Optional)",
                        "type": "string",
                        "description": "URL to a custom background video (MP4). If not provided, uses default Minecraft parkour footage."
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
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                                "format": "date-time",
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                            },
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                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
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                                    }
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                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
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                                        "type": "integer",
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                            "usage": {
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}
```
