Internet Movie Database

October 27th, 2008 by gail.simmons in library resources

Want to find a Movie on a book that you may have been studying in class? Go to the Internet Movie Database on the net  http://www.imdb.com

On the site you can search films by: Film/TV title; actor; director; character and general keyword.

   As well this site offers  :extensive background information on the production;  criticisms: news on the latest releases; message boards ; links to other film sites; Films and Television shows in pre-production. 

 There are over 6,000 feature-length films and full television episodes that you can watch for free right from the database.  For example, if you go to the IMDB page for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (a great movie), you will now see a big “Watch It” button right below the film’s main poster. Click on this to view the film.