---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/similar-movies/use-cases/find-your-next-movie-after-a-favorite/chatgpt
---
# How to Find Similar Movies with ChatGPT

ChatGPT works well when you want the shortlist turned into a friendly recommendation note instead of raw result rows. Start with `find_similar`, then ask ChatGPT to explain which movie fits the night you are trying to plan.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Configure ToolRouter in ChatGPT.
2. Tell ChatGPT the seed movie and what you want to avoid, such as sequels or low-rated picks.
3. Run `similar-movies.find_similar` and inspect the ranked matches plus the reason strings.
4. Ask ChatGPT to turn the shortlist into a one-paragraph recommendation with the best first choice and one backup.
5. Save the final list or pass one title into a deeper lookup flow if you want more detail.

## Example Prompt

```
Use similar-movies to find movies like Inception with a minimum vote average of 7. Return the shortlist and then recommend the best first watch for a Friday-night sci-fi pick.
```

## Tips

- Ask ChatGPT to rank the shortlist by mood, intensity, or rewatchability after the tool returns.
- Use the reason strings to quickly reject titles that are only superficially related.
- The tool is best at explainable shortlists, not general “what is trending” discovery.
