---
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/claude
---
# How to Find Similar Movies with Claude

Claude is a good fit when the recommendation list needs interpretation, not just retrieval. Use `find_similar` to get the ranked shortlist, then ask Claude to narrow the result around mood, pacing, or how adventurous the next watch should be.

## Setup

claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter in Claude: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Tell Claude the exact seed movie and any hard constraints such as no sequels, no franchise repeats, or a minimum quality bar.
3. Run `similar-movies.find_similar` with the seed title and any filters like `include_same_collection: false` or `min_vote_average`.
4. Review the shortlist and ask Claude to separate the safest pick from the most adventurous one.
5. Turn the final pick into a watchlist note or hand the title into `movie-tv-search` if you want deeper cast or ratings detail.

## Example Prompt

```
Use similar-movies to find films like Arrival, but exclude same-franchise choices and keep the shortlist above a 7/10 vote average. Then tell me which pick is best if I want something cerebral instead of action-heavy.
```

## Tips

- Give one strong seed movie first, then add taste constraints after the tool returns the shortlist.
- Use `min_vote_average` when you want the list to stay curated instead of broad.
- Set `include_same_collection` to false when you want fresh alternatives instead of sequels.
