Global Movie Ratings by Genre
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About
This dataset provides a curated collection of the top 100 movies as rated by Rotten Tomatoes, meticulously categorised by their respective genres. It offers a valuable resource for exploring film trends, understanding critical reception, and identifying highly acclaimed cinematic works across various categories. The data illuminates the landscape of critically successful films, making it ideal for analysis and discovery.
Columns
- Genre: Specifies the primary genre of the movie, such as Action & Adventure or Animation. This column helps in categorising and filtering films.
- Rank: Indicates the movie's position within its particular genre's top 100 list, providing a clear order of distinction.
- RatingTomatometer: Represents the percentage score given by Rotten Tomatoes critics, reflecting the film's overall critical approval.
- Title: Contains the full title of the movie, often accompanied by its release year in parentheses, for unique identification.
- No. of Reviews: Denotes the total count of critical reviews that contributed to the RottenTomatometer rating, indicating the volume of critical attention.
Distribution
The dataset is available as a CSV file, named
top_100_movies_by_genres.csv
, and has a file size of 87.16 kB. It is structured with 5 distinct columns and contains 1612 valid records, ensuring a robust set of data points for analysis. Specific numbers for rows or records are readily available.Usage
This dataset is particularly well-suited for exploratory data analysis and a range of analytical applications:
- Analysing the distribution and performance of movies across different genres.
- Identifying top-rated films within specific categories for recommendation engines or watch lists.
- Investigating correlations between the number of reviews and critical ratings.
- Creating visualisations to highlight film popularity and critical consensus.
- Supporting academic research on film studies and audience reception.
Coverage
The dataset's scope is centred on movie genres and their respective top-rated films, drawing from the extensive catalogue of Rotten Tomatoes. While specific geographic or demographic data is not included, the film titles span a wide historical range, exemplified by titles such as "Metropolis (1927)". The data is designed to be updated annually, ensuring its continued relevance and freshness.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide array of users, particularly those engaged in film analysis and data exploration. Intended users include:
- Film enthusiasts and critics seeking insights into critically acclaimed movies.
- Data science beginners looking for an accessible dataset for practice in exploratory analysis and visualisation.
- Researchers and students in media studies, cultural studies, or statistics.
- Developers building applications that require movie data, such as recommendation systems.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Rotten Tomatoes Top Movies by Genre
- Critically Acclaimed Films Across Genres
- Global Movie Ratings by Genre
- Rotten Tomatoes Genre Rankings
- Top Rated Films: A Genre Breakdown
Attributes
Original Data Source:Global Movie Ratings by Genre