The Movie Database Python review
A free Kodi add-on that adds TMDb movie details and artwork to a library.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
The Movie Database Python adds movie information and artwork from TMDb to a Kodi library. It suits Kodi users who want movie metadata, posters, and fanart gathered through a library scraper, rather than a standalone movie catalog or a broader media-management tool. The add-on is free, open source, and listed by Kodi as a movie-information provider. It supports Kodi 20 Nexus and above, with platform support covering Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Its scope is specifically movie metadata and associated artwork. Alongside movie details, it retrieves posters and fanart, with an option to use TMDb keyart. A whitelist option can treat keywords as tags, giving library organizers a way to control which keywords enter that part of the library. The TMDb integration makes it a fit for people who want those records and images sourced from that service; it is less suitable for users seeking a general-purpose scraper spanning other media types or data providers.
Kodi recommends installing the add-on through its add-on interface, and manual ZIP installation is also available. Availability through the official repository makes it a straightforward option for Kodi users who prefer the built-in installation route. Choose it if your priority is filling a Kodi movie library with TMDb information and artwork. Look elsewhere if you need support for earlier Kodi versions, a non-Kodi workflow, or functions beyond movie metadata and artwork. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.
The Movie Database Python pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Scrapes movie metadata and retrieves posters and fanart from TMDb
- Offers optional keyart and a keyword whitelist for tags
- Available through Kodi’s official repository for supported Kodi platforms
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on movie-library metadata and artwork, not broader media management
- Supports Kodi 20 Nexus and above
- Artwork and metadata depend on TMDb
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