Popularity comparison

Close Encounters of the Third Kind vs The Big Lebowski

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedMay 21, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is the most popular at 2.0, followed by The Big Lebowski at 2.0. The Big Lebowski has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 2.7. The Big Lebowski has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 6.5 during Jun 4 – Jul 3, 2021.

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The Big LebowskiMovie · Movie · 1998
Current Buzz ScoreMay 20, 2026
Close Encounters of the Third Kind2.050% · #649 in Film
The Big Lebowski2.050% · #650 in Film
1-Year AverageDaily average
Close Encounters of the Third Kind1.738% · #948 in Film
The Big Lebowski2.762% · #424 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
Close Encounters of the Third Kind3.132% · #2,362 in Film · Jul 2 – Jul 31, 2023
The Big Lebowski6.568% · #1,300 in Film · Jun 4 – Jul 3, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
Close Encounters of the Third Kind42%
The Big Lebowski58%