Top History Movies by Peak Buzz Score

Ranked by Peak Buzz Score, each movie's best 30-day period of online audience engagement since January 1, 2020.
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Movie
Peak Buzz Score
1
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Released Jul 19, 2023
493.1Phenomenon
2
Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon
Released Oct 18, 2023
123.1Phenomenon
3
1917
1917
Released Dec 25, 2019
117.6Phenomenon
4
Napoleon
Napoleon
Released Nov 22, 2023
78.3Excellent
5
The Dig
The Dig
Released Jan 14, 2021
66.1Excellent
6
Jai Bhim
Jai Bhim
Released Nov 2, 2021
64.0Excellent
7
Hamnet
Hamnet
Nov 26, 2025
58.5Excellent
8
Society of the Snow
Society of the Snow
Released Dec 15, 2023
54.6Excellent
9
Judas and the Black Messiah
Judas and the Black Messiah
Released Feb 12, 2021
47.1High
10
Hamilton
Hamilton
Sep 5, 2025
46.8High
11
The Zone of Interest
The Zone of Interest
Released Dec 15, 2023
46.7High
12
The Last Duel
The Last Duel
Released Oct 13, 2021
46.4High
13
Elvis
Elvis
Released Jun 22, 2022
45.8High
14
The Irishman
The Irishman
Released Nov 1, 2019
45.3High
15
The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw
Released Dec 21, 2023
43.1High
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16
Air
Air
Released Apr 5, 2023
40.5High
17
The Woman King
The Woman King
Released Sep 16, 2022
34.5High
18
Just Mercy
Just Mercy
Released Dec 25, 2019
32.7High
19
The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine
Oct 1, 2025
32.1High
20
Ford v Ferrari
Ford v Ferrari
Released Nov 13, 2019
31.7High
21
Origin
Origin
Released Dec 8, 2023
28.7High
22
Thirteen Lives
Thirteen Lives
Released Jul 18, 2022
27.9High
23
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Nov 6, 2025
27.4High
24
The Two Popes
The Two Popes
Released Nov 27, 2019
26.0High
25
The Burial
The Burial
Released Oct 6, 2023
24.7High
26
The Impossible
The Impossible
Released Sep 9, 2012
23.3High
27
Unfrosted
Unfrosted
Released Apr 30, 2024
20.9High
28
The Apprentice
The Apprentice
Released Oct 9, 2024
20.1High
29
Bob Marley: One Love
Bob Marley: One Love
Released Feb 14, 2024
19.3Good
30
Ferrari
Ferrari
Released Dec 14, 2023
18.9Good
31
The Alto Knights
The Alto Knights
Released Mar 19, 2025
18.7Good
32
Tetris
Tetris
Released Mar 15, 2023
18.5Good
33
Reagan
Reagan
Released Aug 29, 2024
16.8Good
34
Christy
Christy
Oct 27, 2025
16.8Good
35
Alive
Alive
Released Jan 15, 1993
15.0Good
36
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
Released May 15, 1981
14.7Good
37
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
Released Apr 1, 2022
14.2Good
38
Midway
Midway
Released Nov 6, 2019
14.1Good
39
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Released Mar 31, 2021
14.1Good
40
Richard Jewell
Richard Jewell
Released Dec 13, 2019
14.0Good
41
Judy
Judy
Released Sep 27, 2019
13.8Good
42
The Boys in the Boat
The Boys in the Boat
Released Dec 25, 2023
13.6Good
43
Dumb Money
Dumb Money
Released Sep 15, 2023
13.5Good
44
Jesus Revolution
Jesus Revolution
Released Feb 23, 2023
13.2Good
45
The Hill
The Hill
Released Aug 18, 2023
12.2Good
46
Pressure
Pressure
May 25, 2026
12.1Good
47
Flamin' Hot
Flamin' Hot
Released Mar 11, 2023
11.7Good
48
Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan
Released Jul 24, 1998
11.7Good
49
I Swear
I Swear
Sep 22, 2025
11.6Good
50
NYAD
NYAD
Released Oct 18, 2023
11.3Good
51
The Testament of Ann Lee
The Testament of Ann Lee
Dec 25, 2025
11.2Good
52
Back to Black
Back to Black
Released Apr 11, 2024
11.1Good
53
The Professor and the Madman
The Professor and the Madman
Released Mar 7, 2019
10.5Good
54
David
David
Dec 14, 2025
10.4Good
55
September 5
September 5
Released Nov 7, 2024
9.9Good
56
Blue Moon
Blue Moon
Oct 17, 2025
9.6Good
57
Schindler's List
Schindler's List
Released Dec 15, 1993
9.5Good
58
Green Book
Green Book
Released Nov 16, 2018
9.4Good
59
Chevalier
Chevalier
Released Apr 20, 2023
9.2Good
60
Dolemite Is My Name
Dolemite Is My Name
Released Oct 4, 2019
9.0Good
61
Desert Warrior
Desert Warrior
Apr 23, 2026
8.9Good
62
Queen of the Ring
Queen of the Ring
Released Mar 7, 2025
8.7Good
63
Maria
Maria
Released Nov 27, 2024
8.5Good
64
The Return
The Return
Released Nov 28, 2024
8.3Good
65
Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of Heaven
Released May 3, 2005
8.0Good
66
Harriet
Harriet
Released Nov 1, 2019
7.8Good
67
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
Released Oct 9, 1980
7.7Good
68
12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave
Released Oct 18, 2013
7.6Good
69
The Luckiest Man in America
The Luckiest Man in America
Released Apr 4, 2025
7.3Good
70
The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin
Released Oct 20, 2017
7.3Good
71
A Million Miles Away
A Million Miles Away
Released Sep 8, 2023
7.3Good
72
Hacksaw Ridge
Hacksaw Ridge
Released Oct 7, 2016
7.3Good
73
Young Woman and the Sea
Young Woman and the Sea
Released May 31, 2024
7.1Good
74
Public Enemies
Public Enemies
Released Jul 1, 2009
6.8Good
75
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down
Released Dec 28, 2001
6.7Good
76
Apocalypto
Apocalypto
Released Dec 7, 2006
6.7Good
77
Troy
Troy
Released May 13, 2004
6.7Good
78
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Released May 7, 2008
6.5Good
79
Cabrini
Cabrini
Released Mar 7, 2024
6.4Good
80
Selma
Selma
Released Dec 25, 2014
6.3Good
81
Spotlight
Spotlight
Released Nov 6, 2015
6.3Good
82
World Trade Center
World Trade Center
Released Aug 9, 2006
6.3Good
83
United 93
United 93
Released Apr 28, 2006
6.3Good
84
Lee
Lee
Released Sep 12, 2024
6.2Good
85
Big George Foreman
Big George Foreman
Released Apr 27, 2023
6.2Good
86
What's Love Got to Do with It
What's Love Got to Do with It
Released Jun 9, 1993
6.1Good
87
Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
Released Dec 14, 2002
5.9Good
88
Selena
Selena
Released Mar 21, 1997
5.7Good
89
The Patriot
The Patriot
Released Jun 28, 2000
5.7Good
90
The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Released Jun 3, 1987
5.7Good
91
The King's Speech
The King's Speech
Released Nov 26, 2010
5.7Good
92
Memoirs of a Geisha
Memoirs of a Geisha
Released Dec 6, 2005
5.6Good
93
The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game
Released Nov 14, 2014
5.6Good
94
Coach Carter
Coach Carter
Released Jan 14, 2005
5.6Good
95
Rustin
Rustin
Released Nov 3, 2023
5.6Good
96
Sully
Sully
Released Sep 7, 2016
5.5Good
97
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Released Sep 16, 2005
5.3Good
98
Fat Man and Little Boy
Fat Man and Little Boy
Released Oct 20, 1989
5.3Good
99
Apollo 13
Apollo 13
Released Jun 30, 1995
5.2Good
100
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
Released Nov 18, 1992
5.2Good
101
Braveheart
Braveheart
Released May 24, 1995
5.2Good
102
The Post
The Post
Released Dec 22, 2017
5.2Good
103
The Queen
The Queen
Released Sep 15, 2006
5.1Good
104
Miracle
Miracle
Released Feb 6, 2004
4.9Good
105
Munich
Munich
Released Dec 23, 2005
4.8Good
106
Dallas Buyers Club
Dallas Buyers Club
Released Nov 1, 2013
4.8Good
107
Ghosts of Mississippi
Ghosts of Mississippi
Released Dec 20, 1996
4.8Good
108
Snowden
Snowden
Released Sep 15, 2016
4.7Good
109
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Released Jan 14, 2016
4.5Good
110
Black Mass
Black Mass
Released Sep 17, 2015
4.4Good
111
Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Released Dec 18, 2012
4.3Good
112
Out of Africa
Out of Africa
Released Dec 20, 1985
4.3Good
113
The Fire Inside
The Fire Inside
Released Dec 16, 2024
4.3Good
114
Hotel Mumbai
Hotel Mumbai
Released Mar 14, 2019
4.3Good
115
Madden
Madden
SoonNov 26, 2026 · in 147d
4.2Good
116
The Iron Lady
The Iron Lady
Released Dec 26, 2011
4.2Good
117
Mona Lisa Smile
Mona Lisa Smile
Released Dec 19, 2003
4.1Good
118
Free State of Jones
Free State of Jones
Released Jun 24, 2016
4.1Good
119
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd
Released Dec 11, 2006
4.1Good
120
The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans
Released Aug 26, 1992
4.1Good
121
Amadeus
Amadeus
Released Sep 19, 1984
3.8Good
122
All the Money in the World
All the Money in the World
Released Dec 21, 2017
3.8Good
123
Nouvelle Vague
Nouvelle Vague
Oct 8, 2025
3.7Good
124
The Lost City of Z
The Lost City of Z
Released Mar 15, 2017
3.7Good
125
Straight Outta Compton
Straight Outta Compton
Released Aug 11, 2015
3.7Good
126
By Any Means
By Any Means
SoonSep 4, 2026 · in 64d
3.6Good
127
A Great Awakening
A Great Awakening
Apr 3, 2026
3.6Good
128
Shirley
Shirley
Released Mar 15, 2024
3.6Good
129
Lincoln
Lincoln
Released Nov 9, 2012
3.6Good
130
First Man
First Man
Released Oct 10, 2018
3.6Good
131
Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun
Released Dec 9, 1987
3.5Good
132
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Released May 28, 1983
3.5Good
133
The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Released Oct 11, 1957
3.5Good
134
Enemy at the Gates
Enemy at the Gates
Released Feb 28, 2001
3.5Good
135
The Survivor
The Survivor
Released Apr 7, 2022
3.5Good
136
Golda
Golda
Released Aug 23, 2023
3.4Good
137
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots
Released Dec 7, 2018
3.4Good
138
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
Released Feb 28, 1997
3.4Good
139
Glory
Glory
Released Dec 15, 1989
3.4Good
140
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Released May 21, 2001
3.4Good
141
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Released Jun 15, 2001
3.4Good
142
The Madness of King George
The Madness of King George
Released Dec 28, 1994
3.2Good
143
Charlie Wilson's War
Charlie Wilson's War
Released Dec 19, 2007
3.2Good
144
The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor
Released Oct 4, 1987
3.2Good
145
We Were Soldiers
We Were Soldiers
Released Mar 1, 2002
3.2Good
146
Saving Mr. Banks
Saving Mr. Banks
Released Nov 29, 2013
3.2Good
147
JFK
JFK
Released Dec 20, 1991
3.2Good
148
Coal Miner's Daughter
Coal Miner's Daughter
Released Mar 7, 1980
3.1Good
149
The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
Released Oct 20, 1983
3.1Good
150
The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
Released Jan 23, 2002
3.0Good
151
Das Boot
Das Boot
Released Sep 17, 1981
3.0Good
152
The Duchess
The Duchess
Released Sep 5, 2008
2.9Quiet
153
Reds
Reds
Released Dec 25, 1981
2.9Quiet
154
Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain
Released Dec 24, 2003
2.9Quiet
155
Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love
Released Dec 11, 1998
2.8Quiet
156
Miranda's Victim
Miranda's Victim
Released Oct 6, 2023
2.8Quiet
157
Invictus
Invictus
Released Dec 11, 2009
2.8Quiet
158
Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Released May 12, 2010
2.8Quiet
159
Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit
Released Jul 22, 2003
2.8Quiet
160
Ip Man
Ip Man
Released Dec 12, 2008
2.8Quiet
161
Seven Years in Tibet
Seven Years in Tibet
Released Sep 12, 1997
2.7Quiet
162
Raging Bull
Raging Bull
Released Nov 14, 1980
2.7Quiet
163
The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl
Released Feb 28, 2008
2.6Quiet
164
Full River Red
Full River Red
Released Jan 22, 2023
2.6Quiet
165
The Thin Red Line
The Thin Red Line
Released Dec 23, 1998
2.6Quiet
166
We Are Marshall
We Are Marshall
Released Dec 12, 2006
2.6Quiet
167
Milk
Milk
Released Nov 5, 2008
2.6Quiet
168
Finding Forrester
Finding Forrester
Released Dec 21, 2000
2.6Quiet
169
Casualties of War
Casualties of War
Released Aug 18, 1989
2.6Quiet
170
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda
Released Dec 22, 2004
2.6Quiet
171
Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens
Released Jun 21, 2009
2.5Quiet
172
October Sky
October Sky
Released Feb 19, 1999
2.4Quiet
173
Waterloo
Waterloo
Released Oct 26, 1970
2.4Quiet
174
Red Tails
Red Tails
Released Jan 19, 2012
2.3Quiet
175
Serpico
Serpico
Released Dec 18, 1973
2.3Quiet
176
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Released Oct 20, 2015
2.2Quiet
177
Rudy
Rudy
Released Sep 17, 1993
2.2Quiet
178
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Released Sep 13, 1998
2.2Quiet
179
The Ghost and the Darkness
The Ghost and the Darkness
Released Oct 11, 1996
2.1Quiet
180
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Released May 7, 1993
2.1Quiet
181
Alexander
Alexander
Released Nov 21, 2004
2.1Quiet
182
Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate
Released Nov 19, 1980
2.0Quiet
183
Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin
Released Feb 6, 2010
2.0Quiet
184
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
Released May 24, 2006
2.0Quiet
185
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon
Released Dec 22, 1999
2.0Quiet
186
Recount
Recount
Released May 25, 2008
2.0Quiet
187
Gandhi
Gandhi
Released Dec 1, 1982
2.0Quiet
188
Cadillac Records
Cadillac Records
Released Dec 5, 2008
2.0Quiet
189
Ed Wood
Ed Wood
Released Sep 28, 1994
1.9Quiet
190
Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon
Released Oct 15, 2008
1.9Quiet
191
The Great Raid
The Great Raid
Released Aug 12, 2005
1.9Quiet
192
Defiance
Defiance
Released Dec 31, 2008
1.9Quiet
193
The Killing Fields
The Killing Fields
Released Nov 23, 1984
1.9Quiet
194
Gorillas in the Mist
Gorillas in the Mist
Released Sep 23, 1988
1.9Quiet
195
Lions for Lambs
Lions for Lambs
Released Oct 22, 2007
1.9Quiet
196
War Horse
War Horse
Released Dec 25, 2011
1.9Quiet
197
Outlaw King
Outlaw King
Released Sep 6, 2018
1.9Quiet
198
Amistad
Amistad
Released Dec 10, 1997
1.9Quiet
199
Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur
Released Aug 17, 2016
1.8Quiet
200
The Young Victoria
The Young Victoria
Released Mar 4, 2009
1.8Quiet