Netflix Movies and TV Shows 2021
Structured text data on Netflix content in 2021, including movies and series with rich metadata (IMDb rating, genres, duration, etc.).
5,897 rows in CSV format, structured columns (title, genre, country, IMDb rating...)
CC0: Public Domain
Description
This dataset includes the movies and series available on Netflix in 2021. Each entry includes information such as the type of content (movie or series), country of origin, country of origin, release date, duration, associated genres, as well as the IMDb rating. It was collected from the Flixable search engine.
What is this dataset for?
- Create recommendation systems based on grades or genres
- Analyze the evolution of Netflix programming by country or year
- Explore cultural preferences through content availability and popularity
Can it be enriched or improved?
Yes, it can be enriched with additional data like Rotten Tomatoes scores, audience data, or cast information. It can also be merged with other databases to integrate consumer trends or criticisms.
🔎 In summary
🧠 Recommended for
- Data analysts
- Data science students
- Recommendation algorithm designers
🔧 Compatible tools
- Python (Pandas, Matplotlib)
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Google Sheets
💡 Tip
To generate effective recommendations, combine the IMDb rating with user preferences extracted from logs or profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this dataset only contain content produced by Netflix?
No, it contains all the content available on the platform in 2021, including third-party productions.
Can it be used to build a recommendation engine?
Yes, thanks to the metadata (genre, IMDb rating, duration), it is well suited to this task.
Is the data updated automatically?
No, it's a snapshot of 2021. It will be necessary to cross with other sources to obtain more recent data.




