History of the World: Part I
Buzz Score is a daily 0-100+ popularity score based on public activity across the web.
About
History of the World: Part I
History of the World, Part I is a 1981 American comedy film that humorously depicts various historical events such as the Roman Empire, the French Revolution, and the Spanish Inquisition.
Released
1981
Runtime
92 min
Rating
R
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$32M
Status
Released
Daily update · June 12, 2026
History of the World: Part I ranks #2,641 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 0.7. It peaked at #1,454 of all time (Feb 4 - Mar 5, 2026). Over the past year, it's spent 3 days in the top 10.
History of the World: Part I
Popularity Rankings & History
Current and historical popularity rankings
Ranks on June 12, 2026
Overall and genre
Ranking History
Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
5.8
#1,454Overall rank
Feb 4 - Mar 5, 2026
1-Year Buzz Score
0.9
#2,014Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
3
Past 365 days
History of the World: Part I
Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score
In the Rankings
June 12, 2026
#2641
History of the World: Part I
0.7
Top Cast
Most popular History of the World: Part I cast members by current Buzz Score on June 12, 2026
#1
Mel Brooks
as Moses / Comicus / Torquemada / Jacques / King Louis XVI
7.6
#2
Orson Welles
as Narrator (voice)
4.4
#3
Bea Arthur
as Dole office clerk (uncredited)
3.7
#4
Hugh Hefner
as Entrepreneur - The Roman Empire
2.3
#5
John Hurt
as Jesus - The Roman Empire
2.0
#6
Carl Reiner
as Voice of God speaking to Moses (uncredited)
1.8
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