Popularity comparison

Close Encounters of the Third Kind vs Back to the Future

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 30, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is the most popular at 3.3, followed by Back to the Future at 3.0. 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 29, 2026
Close Encounters of the Third Kind3.352% · #245 in Film
Back to the Future3.048% · #285 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
Close Encounters of the Third Kind2.133% · #667 in Film
Back to the Future4.267% · #198 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Close Encounters of the Third Kind5.030% · #1,652 in Film · May 18 – Jun 16, 2026
Back to the Future11.670% · #850 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 Kind65%
Back to the Future35%