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Highest Rated Films on IMDb
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This dataset features the top 100 highest-rated films of all time as determined by IMDb. It provides key details for each movie, offering a snapshot of cinematic excellence over several decades. The films included in this list span release years from 1972 to 2015, making it a valuable resource for film analysis and historical trends.
Columns
- index: A numerical count of the movies within the dataset.
- movie_name: The title of the film. There are 99 unique movie titles present in the dataset.
- year_of_release: The year the movie was released. The dataset contains 54 unique release years, with 1994 and 1995 being the most common.
- category: The content rating category of the movie (e.g., R, PG-13). The most frequent category is 'R', representing 59% of the dataset.
- run_time: The length of the movie in minutes. There are 65 unique run times recorded.
- genre: The genre or genres associated with the film (e.g., Drama, Crime, Drama). 'Drama' is the most common genre.
- imdb_rating: The IMDb rating of the movie. Ratings range from 7.2 to 9.3, with a mean rating of 8.35.
- votes: The total number of votes the movie received on IMDb. Vote counts range from approximately 10.7 thousand to 2.68 million.
- gross_total: The gross box office amount the movie earned. There is one missing value in this column, and
$134.97Mis one of the distinct values.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a data file, typically in CSV format, and is 8.5 kB in size. It comprises 100 rows and 9 columns, with the sample file designed to be updated separately on the platform.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for various analytical applications, including:
- Data Analytics: Performing statistical analysis on movie ratings, genres, and box office performance.
- Data Visualisation: Creating visual representations of trends in movie data, such as rating distributions over time or genre popularity.
- Exploratory Data Analysis: Discovering patterns, anomalies, and relationships within IMDb's top-rated movies.
- Film Industry Research: Analysing the characteristics of critically acclaimed films and their commercial success.
Coverage
The dataset's temporal scope ranges from films released in 1972 up to 2015. While a specific geographic scope is not explicitly detailed, IMDb ratings are globally sourced. There are no specific notes on data availability for particular groups or years beyond the specified time range.
License
The dataset is available under the CC0: Public Domain license.
Who Can Use It
This dataset is beneficial for:
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For practicing data cleaning, analysis, and visualisation skills.
- Film Enthusiasts and Critics: To explore and validate their understanding of top-rated movies.
- Students and Researchers: For academic projects related to media studies, statistics, or data science.
- Developers: Interested in building applications that leverage film metadata.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- IMDb Top 100 Movies
- Highest Rated Films on IMDb
- IMDb's All-Time Top Movies Dataset
- Classic Cinema IMDb Rankings
Attributes
Original Data Source: Highest Rated Films on IMDb
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