How to Find Films for a Specific Audience with Claude
Find films for a specific audience with Claude and ToolRouter using Similar Movies.
Tool
Claude is a good fit when the shortlist needs to be filtered by suitability after the tool returns it. Run `find_similar`, then ask Claude to flag any result that does not fit the intended audience.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Similar Movies tool:
- Choose a film the target audience already enjoyed as the seed.
- Run `similar-movies.find_similar` with a quality filter appropriate for the audience.
- Ask Claude to check the shortlist against the audience profile and flag any unsuitable picks.
- Confirm the final list and add it to a watchlist or share it with the group.
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Similar Movies tool
Use similar-movies to find films similar to The Princess Bride with a minimum vote average of 6.5. Check the shortlist for family suitability and flag any results that might not be appropriate for young viewers.
Tips
- Choose a seed the audience already likes to anchor the recommendations in taste.
- Ask Claude to check suitability after the shortlist is returned, not before.
- A minimum vote average helps filter low-quality results without restricting the audience filter.