Popularity comparison

Back to the Future vs Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Back to the Future is the most popular at 3.3, followed by Close Encounters of the Third Kind at 1.6. 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.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 19, 2026

Back to the Future3.367% · #270 in Film

Close Encounters of the Third Kind1.633% · #994 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Back to the Future4.271% · #203 in Film

Close Encounters of the Third Kind1.729% · #947 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Back to the Future11.679% · #837 in Film · May 2 – May 31, 2020

Close Encounters of the Third Kind3.121% · #2,359 in Film · Jul 2 – Jul 31, 2023

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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