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Netflix Shows and Films Data
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About
This dataset provides a listing of movies and TV shows available on Netflix, one of the most popular global media and video streaming platforms [1]. It offers a detailed, tabular overview of Netflix's content catalogue, including over 8000 movies and TV shows as of mid-2021 [1]. The dataset is regularly updated and includes vital information such as cast members, directors, TV ratings, release years, and duration for each title [1]. With Netflix boasting over 200 million subscribers globally in mid-2021, this dataset serves as a valuable resource for understanding streaming content trends and platform offerings [1].
Columns
- show_id: A unique identifier for every movie or TV show [2].
- type: Specifies whether the content is a 'Movie' or 'TV Show' (approximately 70% Movies, 30% TV Shows) [2].
- title: The primary title of the movie or TV show [3].
- director: The director(s) of the movie or TV show (approximately 30% of entries are missing this information) [3].
- cast: The actors involved in the movie or TV show (approximately 9% of entries are missing this information) [3].
- country: The country where the movie or TV show was produced (e.g., United States accounts for 32%, India for 11%; approximately 9% of entries are missing this information) [4].
- date_added: The date the content was added to Netflix, ranging from 1st January 2008 to 25th September 2021 [4, 5].
- release_year: The actual release year of the movie or TV show, spanning from 1925 to 2021 [5].
- rating: The TV rating assigned to the movie or TV show (e.g., TV-MA is 36%, TV-14 is 25%) [6].
- duration: The total duration of the content, expressed in minutes for movies or as the number of seasons for TV shows (e.g., '1 Season' is 20% of entries) [6].
- listed_in: The genre(s) the content belongs to (e.g., 'Dramas, International Movies' and 'Documentaries' are significant categories) [6, 7].
- description: A brief summary or synopsis of the movie or TV show [7].
Distribution
This tabular dataset is typically provided as a CSV data file, named
netflix_titles.csv, with a size of approximately 3.4 MB [2, 8]. It comprises 12 distinct columns and contains 8807 unique entries representing individual movies or TV shows [2]. While specific row counts are not available, the dataset encompasses over 8000 titles [1].Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for various analytical and research purposes:
- Understanding content availability across different countries [9].
- Identifying similar content by matching text-based features [9].
- Conducting network analysis of actors and directors to uncover insights [9].
- Investigating whether Netflix has increased its focus on TV shows versus movies in recent years [9].
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope covers content produced in various countries, with a notable presence from the United States (32%) and India (11%) [4]. The time range for content additions spans from January 2008 to September 2021, while the actual release years of the content range from 1925 to 2021 [4, 5]. The dataset is updated quarterly, ensuring its relevance [2]. Demographic considerations are implicitly covered through the inclusion of TV ratings (e.g., TV-MA, TV-14) [6].
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is invaluable for:
- Data analysts and scientists exploring trends in streaming media.
- Researchers interested in media consumption patterns and content distribution.
- Academics studying the evolution of entertainment platforms.
- Anyone looking to perform exploratory data analysis or data visualisation on Netflix's content [2].
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Netflix Content Catalogue
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- Global Netflix Library
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Original Data Source: Netflix Shows and Films Data
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