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Netflix Film and Series Data
Natural Language Processing
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About
This dataset offers a deep dive into Netflix's extensive collection of movies and TV shows, cataloguing over 8,000 titles available on the platform as of mid-2021. With Netflix serving over 200 million global subscribers, this tabulated dataset provides vital details such as cast, directors, ratings, release year, and duration for each offering. It is instrumental for analysing trends in Netflix content, understanding genre popularity, and examining the distribution of content across different regions and time periods.
Columns
The dataset contains 12 columns, each providing specific information about a title:
- show_id: A unique identifier for each movie or TV show.
- type: Categorises the title as either 'Movie' or 'TV Show'.
- title: The name of the movie or TV show.
- director: The director(s) of the title (may contain null values, particularly for TV shows).
- cast: A list of main actors and actresses featured in the title (some entries may not have this information).
- country: The country or countries where the movie or TV show was produced.
- date_added: The date the title was added to the Netflix platform.
- release_year: The year the movie or TV show was originally released.
- rating: The age rating assigned to the title.
- duration: The length of the title, expressed in minutes for movies and seasons for TV shows.
- listed_in: The genres under which the title is categorised.
- description: A brief summary of the title.
Distribution
The dataset comprises 8,809 unique entries, each representing a distinct movie or TV show. It is typically provided in CSV format and is approximately 3.53 MB in size.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of analytical applications:
- Content Analysis: Useful for studying genre popularity over time, understanding the distribution of content production across different countries, and identifying trends in movie versus TV show output.
- Recommendation Systems: Provides a rich source of metadata for developers and data scientists to model content similarity and user preferences.
- Market Analysis: Allows market researchers to analyse Netflix's content strategy, including their focus on international markets, genre diversification, and investment in original content.
Coverage
The dataset covers a wide array of content, originating from various production countries globally. The release years for titles range from 1925 to 2024. The dates titles were added to Netflix span from 1st January 2008 to 5th April 2024. It includes age ratings for content, allowing for demographic analysis related to viewership suitability.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset offers valuable insights for a diverse range of users, including:
- Data Enthusiasts: To explore streaming trends and content patterns.
- Content Creators: To understand content strategies and popular genres.
- Market Analysts: To assess Netflix's market positioning and investment in different content types.
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- Netflix Content Library
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Attributes
Original Data Source: Netflix Film and Series Data
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