Netflix Data & IMDb Ratings
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This dataset details all movies and TV shows available on Netflix as of 2021. It was collected from Flixable, a third-party Netflix search engine, and importantly includes IMDb scores for content, which was a missing feature in earlier similar datasets. This resource is ideal for developing recommendation algorithms and performing in-depth media content analysis.
Columns
- Show Id: A unique identifier for each entry.
- Title: The title of the movie or TV show.
- Description: A brief summary of the content.
- Director: The director(s) of the content. Note: Approximately 35% of entries are missing director information.
- Genres: Categories to which the content belongs, separated by commas (e.g., Dramas, International Movies, Stand-Up Comedy).
- Cast: The main cast members, separated by commas. Note: Approximately 9% of entries are missing cast information.
- Production Country: The primary country of production. Note: Approximately 9% of entries are missing production country information.
- Release Date: The year in which the content was released, ranging from 1925 to 2021.
- Rating: The content rating (e.g., TV-MA, TV-14).
- Duration: The duration of the content, specified in minutes for movies (e.g., 90 min) or number of seasons for TV shows (e.g., 2 Seasons).
- Imdb Score: The IMDb rating for the content. Note: Approximately 10% of entries are missing IMDb scores.
- Content Type: Indicates whether the entry is a 'Movie' or a 'TV Show'.
- Date Added: The date the content was added to Netflix, ranging from January 2008 to July 2021. Note: Approximately 22% of entries are missing date added information.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file (
netflixData.csv
) with a size of 2.5 MB. It comprises 13 columns and approximately 5,967 individual records or rows.Usage
This dataset can be effectively utilised for:
- Exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends and patterns within Netflix content.
- Data visualisation to create insightful charts and graphs on content distribution, ratings, and genres.
- Building recommendation algorithms to suggest movies and TV shows based on user preferences and content attributes.
Coverage
The dataset's coverage includes content from various production countries globally, with significant representation from the United States and India. The time range for content release dates spans from 1925 to 2021, while the content was added to Netflix between January 2008 and July 2021. The dataset focuses on the catalogue as it stood in 2021. Demographic scope is not explicitly detailed but relates to general content availability.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is well-suited for:
- Data analysts looking to perform in-depth exploratory data analysis on streaming content.
- Data scientists interested in developing and testing recommendation engines.
- Researchers studying trends in global entertainment content and streaming platforms.
- Developers creating applications that leverage content metadata and ratings.
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- Netflix Movies & TV Shows 2021 with IMDb Scores
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- Netflix Data & IMDb Ratings
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Original Data Source: Netflix Data & IMDb Ratings