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Global Movie Review Dataset
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About
This dataset offers a detailed collection of over 16,000 films released between 1910 and 2024, accompanied by their corresponding Metacritic ratings. It serves as an excellent resource for film enthusiasts, researchers, and data scientists aiming to explore trends and developments in cinema across more than a century. The data provides a rich foundation for various projects, including sentiment analysis, the study of cinematic evolution, or the development of recommendation systems.
Columns
- Title: The name of the movie.
- Release Date: The official release date of the movie.
- Description: A concise synopsis or critical overview of the film.
- Rating: The average Metacritic score, indicating the movie’s critical reception, with values ranging from 0.3 to 10.0.
- Number of Persons Voted: The count of individuals who rated the movie on Metacritic.
- Directed by: The name(s) of the movie's director(s).
- Written by: The name(s) of the screenwriter(s) responsible for the film's script.
- Duration: The runtime of the movie.
- Genres: The categories the movie falls under, such as Drama, Comedy, or Action.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format, specifically as
16k_Movies.csv, with a file size of 8.23 MB. It contains information on over 16,000 movies and features 10 distinct columns. Most columns have 16,300 valid records. The 'Rating' and 'Number of Persons Voted' columns contain approximately 12,800 valid records (79%), while the 'Written by' column has about 15,300 valid entries (94%).Usage
This dataset is ideal for those looking to:
- Analyse trends in movie ratings over time.
- Study the popularity and evolution of film genres across decades.
- Investigate correlations between directors or writers and critical acclaim.
- Examine the impact of movie duration on critical reception.
- Explore global cinema trends, encompassing diverse genres and filmmakers.
- Conduct sentiment analysis on film descriptions and ratings.
- Build and refine movie recommendation systems.
- Research the historical evolution of cinema.
Coverage
The dataset spans a significant period, covering movies released between 1910 and 2024. While the dataset description mentions this range, detailed release date counts in the provided sample begin from 1970 and extend to November 2024. It reflects global cinema trends and includes a diverse array of genres and filmmakers. Over 16,000 unique movie entries are included.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Film enthusiasts: To explore film history, critical reception, and genre evolution.
- Researchers: For academic studies on cinema, media, and cultural trends.
- Data scientists and analysts: To perform statistical analysis, machine learning model building (e.g., recommendation engines), and data visualisations.
- Anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of the film industry over the last century.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Metacritic Film Archive 1910-2024
- Decades of Cinema: Metacritic Ratings
- Global Movie Review Dataset
- Historical Film Metrics
- Metacritic Movie Data Hub
Attributes
Original Data Source: Global Movie Review Dataset
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