IMDb

IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is a globally renowned online database that focuses on information about movies, television shows, and entertainment content. It was founded on October 17, 1990 and was originally created by British computer programmer Col Needham as a Usenet newsgroup. Since its acquisition by Amazon in 1998, IMDb has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon and has continued to grow into a comprehensive platform with a wealth of information on movies and TV series.

IMDb provides detailed information about movies and TV shows, including profiles and work lists of actors, directors, screenwriters, producers and other staff members, to help users understand their careers and the film and television productions they have participated in. Users can rate and comment on movies and TV series, which are important references for measuring the quality of movies. In addition, IMDb also provides various leaderboards, such as the most popular movies, TV series, actors, etc., as well as information on movie awards and the list of winners over the years.

IMDb’s functionality has gone beyond what was originally used only to index credit information for film and television productions. Film entries can now include information on studios and other film-related companies, release dates in different countries, review classifications, box office receipts, awards, and more. Users can also get personalized recommendations through IMDb and learn where streaming providers are watching.

IMDb is not only an information resource, but also facilitates the interaction between audiences and film productions through user-generated content such as user comments, discussions, and votes. This interactivity makes IMDb an important entertainment community where users can share their love and insights into film and television productions.

As a comprehensive database of film, television, and entertainment content, IMDb provides users with a wealth of information and interactive features to help them understand and explore various film and television productions and related characters.