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Movie release calendar: Add TMDB films to Google Calendar via Telegram Bot

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1. Workflow Overview

Add Upcoming Movies from TMDB to Your Google Calendar Via Telegram This n8n template demonstrates how to automatically fetch upcoming movie releases from TMDB and let users add selected movies to t...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
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  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.datatable, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.googlecalendar, n8n-nodes-base.telegramtrigger

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Anton Bezman.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Movie release calendar: Add TMDB films to Google Calendar via Telegram Bot
Workflow name
Movie release calendar: Add TMDB films to Google Calendar via Telegram Bot

Add Upcoming Movies from TMDB to Your Google Calendar Via Telegram

This n8n template demonstrates how to automatically fetch upcoming movie releases from TMDB and let users add selected movies to their Google Calendar directly from Telegram.

How it works

  1. On a daily schedule, the workflow queries the TMDB API for upcoming movie releases.
  2. Each movie is checked against an n8n data table to avoid duplicates.
  3. New movies are stored in the data table for tracking.
  4. Movie details are sent to a Telegram chat with an inline “Add to calendar” button.
  5. When the button is pressed, the workflow retrieves the movie data from the table.
  6. A calendar event is created in Google Calendar using the movie’s release date.

Use cases

  • Tracking upcoming movie releases

  • Personal or shared release calendars

  • Telegram-based reminders for entertainment events

  • Automating calendar updates from public APIs

Requirements

  • TMDB API access token

  • Telegram bot token and user ID

  • Google Calendar OAuth credentials

  • One n8n data table for storing movie metadata

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Every Noon

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 2 - Get movies

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 3 - Config TMDB token and Telegram chat ID

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 4 - Separate movies

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - If new

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.dataTable - dataTable
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Add movie data to table

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.dataTable - dataTable
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Ask to add to calendar

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 8 - Create an event

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleCalendar - googleCalendar
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 9 - Add to calendar button pressed

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegramTrigger - telegramTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 10 - Get movie from callback data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.dataTable - dataTable
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Movie release calendar: Add TMDB films to Google Calendar via Telegram Bot
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 14
Categories Personal Productivity, AI Chatbot
Author Anton Bezman
Published 21 Dec 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/12005/12005.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Movie release calendar: Add TMDB films to Google Calendar via Telegram Bot do?

Add Upcoming Movies from TMDB to Your Google Calendar Via Telegram This n8n template demonstrates how to automatically fetch upcoming movie releases from TMDB and let users add selected movies to t...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Personal Productivity, AI Chatbot use case.