Can IMDb be trusted?

While we actively gather information from and verify items with studios and filmmakers, the bulk of our information is submitted by people in the industry and visitors like you! In addition to using as many sources as we can, our data goes through consistency checks to ensure it’s as accurate and reliable as possible.

What is IMDb known for?

IMDb (an acronym for Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.

Is IMDb credit important?

It’s used to verify that you’ve actually worked on the different film & TV projects listed on your resume, which is why it’s important to keep your own IMDb listing up to date.

How do I become an IMDb actor?

If you worked on a film, video, TV show, episode, or game that is already listed in the database and you received on-screen credit, you should be eligible to be listed on IMDb. If we list the title but your name or credit does not yet appear on its IMDb page, you are welcome to submit it for inclusion.

Can you remove an IMDb credit?

In order to continue offering our users an accurate and trustworthy service, it is our policy not to alter or delete any kind of correct/factual information or credit from our records, no matter how obscure or trivial.

Is IMDb better than rotten tomatoes?

If looking for rating based on viewers and critics too go for Rotten Tomatoes. But IMDB ratings are found to be more accurate than Rotten Tomatoes. In Rotten Tomatoes the ratings are highly exaggerated than IMDB which is not helpful for viewers.

How do I report false information on IMDb?

If you have noticed information that is inaccurate or out of date or in need of any kind of revision, the best and fastest way to fix is to make the change yourself, instead of simply reporting it, by clicking on the ‘Edit’ button and submitting an update.