Popularity comparison

Close Encounters of the Third Kind vs Back to the Future

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 9, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is the most popular at 5.1, followed by Back to the Future at 4.1. Back to the Future has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.2. Back to the Future has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 11.6 during May 2 – May 31, 2020.

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Back to the FutureMovie · Movie · 1985
Current Buzz ScoreJune 8, 2026
Close Encounters of the Third Kind5.156% · #135 in Film
Back to the Future4.144% · #223 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
Close Encounters of the Third Kind1.830% · #881 in Film
Back to the Future4.270% · #205 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Close Encounters of the Third Kind3.121% · #2,374 in Film · Jul 2 – Jul 31, 2023
Back to the Future11.679% · #844 in Film · May 2 – May 31, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
Close Encounters of the Third Kind45%
Back to the Future55%