What to watch this weekend — Problem of many ?
Hello Friends,
With popcorn tubs filled to the brim, are you still disgusted at making choices on what to watch ?
Like me, are your weekends spent scrolling endlessly in search of the perfect film with little to show for the effort?
Do the vast number of streaming platforms and the unlimited choices on each leave you overwhelmed and you wonder what other people watch ?
Well, I have you covered if you are looking for best rated content to consume this weekend from the internet of Movie Database called IMDB.
Wondering what am blabbering and how I could help you make most from your OTT ? That’s exactly how I will think but am sure my post below will get you clarity.
I am a learning data scientist. I work and play around data!! Quite recently, I have enrolled onto a course where as a part of my project work, i am tasked to analyse a real life problem using data science techniques and analysis.
I am a movie buff myself and have decided to decode some of the extensive data available over the internet to come with best picks for the movies.
To help you decide what you will be watching this weekend, I have compiled a list of movies for you to make choice basis what you like. You may have an interest for movies which are most popular across the globe or may have liking for movies of your favourite genre. More, you may be an admirer of work and art and have peculiar taste on directors.
I have analysed IMDB’s top 1000 movies and here’s something I’ve found that could boost you up for the weekend.
Top 3 Rated Movie to watch this weekend —
The top 3 rated movies on IMDB based are
(i) 500 days of summer — taking the first spot
(ii) 12 Angry Men — this is front runner
(iii) 12 years a slave — third spot on the list
Top 3 Directors on IMDB —
Alfred Hitchrock enjoys the prestige of the best director and is followed by Steven Spielberg. Hayao Moyazaki comfortably enjoys the 3rd honour.
Top 5 genre of movies available on IMDB —
From plenty of movies uploaded and rated on IMDB, a majority of lot is fiction. Drama seems to be most common choices of movies made. There are 700+ movies on this genre.
You will relatively find similar number of movies across Comedy, Crime , Adventure and Action. Close to 200 movies across each of the genre creates a massive pool of entertainment.
Top 3 movies based on user votes —
You will be surprised to see that the top 3 movies on IMDB also happen to be most rated movies across user base. People have really enjoyed watching 12 Angry Men and have got about 700K votes globally.
Movies availability on IMDB based on their ratings and their running time —
IMDB is rich with best work. Most of the movies on IMDB are categorically rated on a scale between 7.5 and 8.5. There are >100 movies with given user rating.
The average time for movies is about 100 mins. So, if you are looking to stream your favourite movie this weekend, you will need to prep up a bigger tub of popcorn. Of course also, you will have more time to get cozy in your couch.
The content pile is vast and infinite, and you’ve got the whole weekend to decide how you want to slice it.
Invite your friends to an awaited cheers for beers!
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Good bye!
