Entertainment database opt-out guide

How to Remove Content or Personal Information From IMDb

IMDb lists credits for people who have worked on films and TV. You can correct information through IMDb’s contribution tools and contact IMDb about personal details that should not be public.

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Quick facts

Help pagehelp.imdb.com
CostFree
VerificationAccount login or report form
Account neededOnly to delete your own content
Processing timeUsually reviewed within days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to get content removed from IMDb

Review your pageNote the specific details you want changed, such as birth date, birth name, or photos.
Submit correctionsUse the edit page option to correct factual errors, with sources where possible.
Contact IMDb about privacyUse IMDb Help to request removal of personal information that is not otherwise publicly available.
Manage photosUse IMDbPro or contact IMDb to update or remove your headshot.
Follow upKeep your request reference and check back.

What IMDb shows about you

Credits and filmography
Birth date and place
Photos and biography

After you opt out

Search your name on the site and in Google to confirm the content is gone.
If Google still shows a removed IMDb page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool.
Keep screenshots and confirmation emails in case you need to follow up.
Review your account privacy settings so less is public going forward.

FAQ

IMDb opt-out FAQ

Can I get something removed from IMDb if I don’t have an account?

Often, yes. IMDb accepts privacy, copyright, and abuse reports through its help or contact pages.

Will IMDb remove content just because it’s negative?

Usually not. Platforms remove content that breaks their rules or the law, such as private information, harassment, impersonation, or copyright infringement.

What if IMDb says no?

Ask the person who posted it, use a more specific legal or privacy route, or reduce visibility through search removal and suppression.

Will IMDb remove my credits?

IMDb generally keeps accurate credits, because they reflect publicly released work. It focuses on correcting errors and protecting private personal details.