IMDB Data Explorer

This project is a simple data exploration tool for movie data. It loads data from three TSV files and provides an interactive interface for users to search for movies and actors/actresses, displaying related cast and movie details.

Data Files

• movie.titles.tsv: Contains movie information. The program reads the following fields:

  • tconst (title ID)
  • primaryTitle
  • startYear
  • genres

• movie.names.tsv: Contains actor/actress information. The program uses:

  • nconst (name ID)
  • primaryName
  • birthYear
  • deathYear
  • primaryProfession

• movie.principals.tsv: Links movies with their cast. Key fields include:

  • tconst (title ID)
  • nconst (name ID)
  • Character played

Project Structure

• Struct Definitions:

  • TitleRecord: For storing movie data.
  • NameRecord: For storing actor/actress data.
  • PrincipalRecord: For linking movies and cast members.

• Data Loading:
  Functions are implemented to read each file (ignoring the header) and store records in vectors.

Functionalities

1. Movie Search:

   • Input: Search phrases (in lower case, separated by +).
   • Output: A list of movies matching all search phrases (showing index, primaryTitle, startYear).
   • Further action: Selecting a movie displays its cast (primaryName and character).

2. Actor/Actress Search:

   • Input: Search phrases (lower case, separated by +).
   • Output: A list of actors/actresses matching the search criteria.
   • Further action: Selecting an actor/actress displays all movies they appeared in (primaryTitle, startYear, character).

Note: The search functionality respects the order of records in the original data file, ensuring consistent and unique results. Also, proper error checking for cin.fail() is included to work with the autograder.

Usage

1. Run the main program.
2. Choose between movie search or actor/actress search.
3. Enter search phrases as prompted (e.g., action+thriller).
4. Follow the prompts to view detailed results.

Happy coding!