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Most Expensive Films Dataset
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This dataset details the top 500 films ranked by their production budget, as judged by The Numbers. It provides insights into the most expensive film productions ever made, offering a unique perspective on the financial landscape of the motion picture industry. The data was compiled through web scraping from The Numbers' website and individual movie pages. It is important to note that the production budgets included are not inflation-adjusted, and precise budget and box office figures can be challenging to ascertain.
Columns
- rank: The rank of the film based on its production budget.
- release_date: The earliest worldwide release date of the film.
- title: The title of the film.
- url: The specific URL for the film on The Numbers' website.
- production_cost: The production cost of the film, expressed in USD.
- domestic_gross: The domestic box office gross of the film, expressed in USD.
- worldwide_gross: The worldwide box office gross of the film, expressed in USD.
- opening_weekend: The film's opening weekend gross, expressed in USD.
- mpaa: The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating for the film.
- genre: The primary genre of the film.
- theaters: The maximum number of cinemas showing the film concurrently.
- runtime: The duration of the film, in minutes.
- year: The initial release year of the film.
Distribution
The dataset is typically presented in a CSV file format and is approximately 69.81 kB in size. It comprises 13 columns and contains 500 records. While most columns have a full 500 valid entries, some may contain a small percentage of missing values, particularly for fields such as opening weekend, maximum theatres, and runtime.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for various analytical applications, including:
- Analysing trends in high-budget film productions.
- Comparing production costs against domestic and worldwide box office revenues.
- Exploring the financial performance across different film genres and MPAA ratings.
- Identifying top-grossing films relative to their investment.
- Studying release date patterns and their impact on film success.
Coverage
The dataset's scope encompasses top-budget films with their earliest worldwide release dates. It includes box office figures for both domestic and global markets. The films within the dataset span 32 unique release years. There are no specific demographic notes, as the data focuses on film financial metrics and characteristics rather than audience demographics.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a broad range of users, from beginners to those with intermediate data analysis skills. Intended users include:
- Film Enthusiasts: To delve into the economics of blockbusters.
- Data Analysts and Researchers: For studying entertainment industry trends, financial modelling, and market analysis related to film.
- Students: For academic projects in media studies, economics, or data science.
- Business Strategists: For insights into high-budget productions and market performance in the film sector.
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Original Data Source:Most Expensive Films Dataset
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