pegtsaymyname/movie-telegram-bot repository overview

⁠Python Movie & TV Series Search Bot

A lightweight Python-based Docker container for a bot that helps users discover movies and TV shows using advanced filtering.

⁠🚀 Features

• Search by Title: Instantly find specific movies or TV series.
• Filter by Rating: Discover top-rated content or hidden gems.
• Genre Selection: Browse by action, comedy, drama, sci-fi, and more.
• Budget Filter: Search for blockbusters or low-budget indie films.
• Search History: Automatically saves user search history, which can be viewed directly inside Telegram.
• Favorites List: Users can add movies to their personal favorites and manage their custom watchlists.

⁠⚙️ Environment Variables

Before running the container, ensure you have the necessary tokens. Configure the bot by passing these environment variables:

⁠📦 Deployment via Docker Compose

Alternatively, you can deploy using docker-compose.yml:

• Create a project folder and navigate into it.
• Create a .env file inside this folder to store your secret tokens.
• Add the following content to the .env file (replace with your real data):

BOT_TOKEN=your_bot_token_here
MOVIE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

• Create a docker-compose.yml file in the same folder and paste the following configuration:

services:
  bot:
    image: pegtsaymyname/movie-telegram-bot:latest
    container_name: movie-search-bot
    restart: always
    env_file:
      - .env

• Start the bot in the backgrounds:

docker compose up -d