Adding information (we call it 'data') to IMDb is a very simple process, just follow the instructions below and you'll be updating the site in no time.
As you can see, you'll be spoilt for choice when deciding what data to add to the site!
Names
New Names
Name Corrections
Name Splits
Alternative Names
Biographical Information
Birth Name
Nickname
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Biography
Books About This Person
Biographical Movies
Portrayed in Other Movies
Other work
Bio-Trivia
Real Life Quotes
Salary
Where Are They Now?
Marriage Details
Trademark
Press Interviews
Articles in the Media
Magazine Pictorials
Magazine Cover Photo
Links to Other Sites
Miscellaneous
Official Sites
Image / Photos
Sound Clips
Video Clips
Other Data
Gender
Cast + Crew
Actor/Actress Credits
Animation Department
Art Department
Art Directors
Assistant Directors
Camera and Electrical Department
Casting Department
Casting Directors
Cinematographers
Costume Department
Costume Designers
Directors
Editorial Department
Editors
Makeup Department
Music Department
Producers
Production Designers
Production Managers
Set Decorators
Sound Department
Special Effects
Stunts
Transportation Department
Thanks
Visual Effects
Writers
Company Credits
Production Companies
Distributors
Sales Representatives / ISA
Special Effects Companies
Miscellaneous Companies
Basic Title Data
Certificate (ratings)
Color / Black & White
Country of Origin
Languages
Release Dates
Running Times
Sound Mix
Plot Information
Plot Outlines
Plot Summaries
Plot Synopses
Genres
Keywords
Parental Guides
Fun Stuff
Quotes
Trivia
Goofs
Soundtracks
Crazy Credits
Alternate Versions
Movie Connections
Movie FAQs
Links to Other Sites
Miscellaneous Link
Official Sites
Image / Photos
Sound clips
Video clips
External Reviews
Trailers
Posters
Box Office + Business
Budget
Opening Weekend
Gross
Weekend Gross
Trailers
Admissions
Theatrical Rentals
Production Dates
Filming Dates
Copyright Holder
Technical Info
Film Length
Film Negative Format
Printed Film Format
Aspect Ratio
Cinematographic Process
Camera
Laboratory
Other Data
Alternate Titles
Title Attributes
Filming Locations
Production Status
Taglines
Title Correction
Cast / Crew Verification
How to submit data
Step 2
Find the Name Page (Example) or Title Page (Example) you want to update or correct. (Use the search box at the top of every page)
Step 3
Once you're on the relevant NAME or TITLE page, scroll and find the 'Edit Page' button. (Example)
Step 4
Click "Edit Page". This will take you to a list of the data sections available to update or correct. (Example)
Step 5
Scan the list and find the section/s you wish to update or correct. NOTE: You can select as many sections here as you like.
Step 6
Now, it's time to read the relevant data submission guide, which will outline the relevant policy/formatting rules you'll need to follow when adding data. For example, if you want to add a plot summary, you would read the Plot Summaries submission guide before proceeding. Then:
Step 8
In both cases outlined in step 7 above, you will then arrive on the Editing Page, which will contain boxes for you to fill out.
- If you're ADDING Cast Members, you'll have a NAME and CHARACTER box to fill out. (Example). Simply enter the data (in this case, the name of the actor, and the character played), and click "Check these updates" (Example)
- If you're CORRECTING existing data, you will find a drop-down list on the left side of the page with three options: KEEP, CORRECT and DELETE (Example)
- If you're DELETING data, you'll arrive on the delete page, where you will need to enter a reason why the credit is being deleted, after which you click CHECK THESE UPDATES (Example)
- If you're CORRECTING data you'll have boxes to fill out for the relevant corrections, after which you click CHECK THESE UPDATES (Example)
Step 9
Whether you're adding or correcting, after clicking CHECK THESE UPDATES (if you've done everything right), the box with the data you've submitted will turn GREEN, and you'll be ready to submit your data. Simply click Submit These Updates (Example)
NOTE: If you've made any formatting/policy errors, you will receive a warning message outlining what you need to fix. (Example). Just acknowledge these messages, make the relevant changes, and click "Re-Check these updates".
That's it! You'll receive an email notification of the data you've submitted, and it will then go through to our Data Managers for processing. You can see our current processing times here.
IMPORTANT: Titles
New Titles are submitted through a slightly different (but still straightforward) interface. You can find guides for these below:
Adding New Titles