Streaming Entertainment Titles
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About
This dataset provides a detailed catalogue of Netflix Movies and TV Shows, serving as a valuable resource for understanding the diverse content offered by the streaming service. It encompasses a wide array of award-winning TV shows, movies, anime, documentaries, and more, accessible on various internet-connected devices. The data facilitates analysis of content trends, genre distribution, and geographical availability, offering insights into Netflix's evolving content library.
Columns
- show_id: A unique identifier for each movie or TV show entry.
- type: Specifies whether the content is categorised as a 'Movie' or a 'TV Show'.
- title: The official title of the movie or TV show.
- director: The director(s) of the movie. This field may contain missing values for some entries.
- cast: The primary actors or cast members involved in the movie or TV show. This field may also contain missing values.
- country: Indicates the country or countries where the movie or TV show was primarily produced.
- date_added: The specific date on which the content was added to the Netflix platform.
- release_year: The original release year of the movie or TV show.
- rating: The content rating assigned to the movie or TV show (e.g., TV-MA, TV-14).
- duration: Represents the total duration of the content, specified in minutes for movies or as the number of seasons for TV shows.
- listed_in: Categorises the content by genre or primary classification (e.g., Dramas, International Movies).
- description: A brief synopsis or summary of the movie or TV show.
Distribution
The dataset is delivered as a single CSV file, named
netflix_titles.csv
, with a file size of approximately 3.4 MB. It comprises 12 distinct columns and contains 8807 individual records or rows, each representing a specific movie or TV show.Usage
This dataset is highly suitable for data visualisation projects, exploratory data analysis, and gaining insights into the arts and entertainment sector. It can be effectively utilised by analysts to investigate content growth over time, identify prevalent genres, analyse the proportion of movies versus TV shows, and explore regional content variations. Researchers may find it valuable for studies on media consumption patterns or the influence of streaming services on the entertainment industry.
Coverage
The dataset offers broad global geographic coverage, including content produced in numerous countries, with notable contributions from the United States (32%) and India (11%). The time range for content added to Netflix spans from 1st January 2008 to 25th September 2021. The original release years of the titles within the dataset range from 1925 to 2021. The content also covers a wide array of ratings, catering to diverse demographics.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts: To identify content trends, popular genres, and geographical content distribution.
- Researchers: For academic studies on streaming content evolution, media dynamics, and cultural impact.
- Developers: To inform the development of recommendation systems or content discovery tools.
- Content Strategists: To guide content acquisition and production decisions based on market insights.
- Media Enthusiasts: For exploring and understanding the extensive Netflix library and its characteristics.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Netflix Content Catalogue
- Global Netflix Media Dataset
- Streaming Entertainment Titles
- Netflix Movies and TV Series
- Netflix Content Insights
Attributes
Original Data Source:Streaming Entertainment Titles