Internet Movie Database

The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) is a wonderful movie site. You can get information on more than 150,000 movies at this site.


Task 1
Visit The Internet Movie Database and have a look at the homepage.

• What is currently the most popular movie in the US?
• How much money has this movie made?
• What is it about?
• Would you like to see it?

Task 2
Do a search on my favourite movie: The Shawshank Redemption

• Watch the trailer for the movie.
• What is the movie about?
• What score does the movie get out of 10? (This shows how good IMDB users think a movie is)
• Who are two of the main actors in this movie?
• Who directed the movie?
• Look at the reviews for this movie. In general, what do IMDB users think of this movie?
• Would you like to see this movie?

Task 3

• The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) has a list of the top 250 most popular movies (as voted for by many thousands of IMDB users). This is a great place to find good movies to watch. Look at the list. How many of the top 10 have you seen?

Task 4

• Find a movie you have always wanted to see. Maybe recommended by a friend. Or use the Top 250 list for ideas. Take a few minutes to see what IMDB users and reviewers have to say about the movie you chose. What score does it get out of 10? Do you still want to see it?

Task 5
Time for another search:

• How many Oscars has Angelina Jolie won?
• When was Tom Cruise born?
• When did actress Grace Kelly die?
• Take a few minutes to search for some of your own favorite actors and actresses.

Task 6
Finally, do a search for one of your own favorite movies. Do some research into the movie .

• Who was the director?
• Who acted in it?
• Was it nominated or did it win any awards? (e.g. an Oscar)
• Where was the film set?
• Where was it filmed?
• What is the movie about (its plot)
• What is an interesting fact about this movie? Look for “Trivia” under “Fun Stuff”
• What is a quote from this movie. Look for “Quotes” under “Fun Stuff.”
• What are other people saying about this movie? Look at “user comments” and “reviews”.
• What score out of 10 do IMDB users give this movie?

Task 7

• Write a short description of your favourite movie on this web site using the information you learned.  What is is about?  Who acts in it?  What are some interesting facts about the movie?  Why do you like it so much?