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Global Netflix Entertainment Data
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About
This dataset offers detailed information about Netflix TV shows and movies, spanning content available from 2008 to 2021. It serves as a valuable resource for analysing content trends and characteristics on the world's most popular streaming platform, which continues to grow at an exponential rate.
Columns
- show_id: A unique identifier assigned to each title.
- type: Categorises the content as either a 'Movie' or a 'TV Show'.
- title: The name of the film or series.
- director: The director(s) responsible for the content.
- cast: A list of main actors and performers featured in the production.
- country: The country or countries of origin where the content was produced.
- date_added: The specific date when the content was added to the Netflix platform.
- release_year: The original year of release for the movie or TV show.
- rating: The age-based content rating, such as 'PG-13' or 'TV-MA'.
- duration: The running time for movies (in minutes) or the number of seasons for TV shows.
- listed_in: The genres or categories under which the content is listed.
- description: A brief synopsis or summary of the content.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and is approximately 3.99 MB in size. It is structured as a single table containing 12 distinct columns. The exact number of rows or records is not specified, but it covers a broad range of Netflix titles.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for:
- Exploratory data analysis: Understanding patterns and insights within Netflix's content library.
- Content trend analysis: Identifying popular genres, production countries, or release patterns over time.
- Recommendation system development: Building models for suggesting movies or TV shows to users.
- Academic research: Studying the evolution of streaming content and audience preferences.
- Data visualisation: Creating visual representations of the content distribution and attributes.
Coverage
The dataset's time range spans from 2008 to 2021, capturing more than a decade of Netflix content additions. Geographic coverage is global, including content produced in various countries such as the United States, South Africa, India, United Kingdom, Germany, Czech Republic, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia. There are no specific notes on data availability for particular demographic groups or years beyond the general time range.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is designed for a wide array of users, including:
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For performing in-depth exploratory data analysis, feature engineering for machine learning models, and deriving business insights.
- Researchers: Those studying media consumption, cultural trends, or the global entertainment industry.
- Developers: To build and test content recommendation engines or other data-driven applications.
- Students: As an educational resource for learning data cleaning, analysis, and visualisation techniques.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Netflix Content Catalogue 2008-2021
- Global Netflix Entertainment Data
- Netflix Movies & Series Insights
- Streaming Content Analysis Dataset
Attributes
Original Data Source: Global Netflix Entertainment Data
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