TMDB Now Playing Screensaver
The TMDB Now Playing screensaver streams real movies now playing in theaters as they're reported. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the TMDB Now Playing screensaver works
The background pipeline polls TMDB (The Movie Database) — TMDB's free-key public API — every few minutes for new records.
Each new item eases up into its slot at the bottom of the list as it arrives.
A header shows a live/connecting indicator and the last update time.
No key is required for this key-less public endpoint.
A worked example
A real recent item scrolls into view with its details, then eases upward as newer ones arrive behind it.
Settings & tips
- Each movie shows its real release date, rating and vote count.
- Accent recolours the header and highlights.
- TMDB is a large, community-built movie and TV database.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it's read live from TMDB (The Movie Database), TMDB's free-key public API.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This is a fully key-less public API.
- How often does it refresh?
- The pipeline polls for new records every few minutes.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.