Popularity comparison

Forrest Gump vs Dead Poets Society

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 10, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Forrest Gump is the most popular at 3.8, followed by Dead Poets Society at 2.8. Dead Poets Society has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.3. Forrest Gump has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 21.5 during Jul 25 – Aug 23, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 9, 2026

Forrest Gump3.857% · #198 in Film

Dead Poets Society2.843% · #363 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Forrest Gump4.249% · #201 in Film

Dead Poets Society4.351% · #191 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Forrest Gump21.575% · #492 in Film · Jul 25 – Aug 23, 2022

Dead Poets Society7.025% · #1,249 in Film · Aug 4 – Sep 2, 2025

Buzz Score Over Time

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