IMDB Web Scraping Project

Python-based web scraper that extracts movie and TV show data from IMDB using BeautifulSoup and requests.

Tech Stack

PythonBeautifulSoupRequestsCSVJSON

IMDB Web Scraping Project

This project is a Python-based web scraper that extracts movie and TV show data from IMDB. It utilizes BeautifulSoup and requests to fetch relevant information, such as movie titles, ratings, genres, and summaries. The scraped data is structured and stored in a readable format, making it useful for data analysis, trend observation, or personal movie recommendations.

Features

  • Extracts movie/TV show details like title, rating, genre, and summary
  • Uses BeautifulSoup for parsing HTML content
  • Stores data in structured format (CSV/JSON)
  • Extensible design - can be extended to scrape additional details such as cast, director, and release date

Use Cases

  • Analyzing movie trends and ratings - Track rating distributions and identify trending content
  • Creating personal watchlists based on IMDB data
  • Experimenting with web scraping techniques for learning and automation