Popularity comparison

Dead Poets Society vs The Pursuit of Happyness

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedMay 21, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Dead Poets Society is the most popular at 2.9, followed by The Pursuit of Happyness at 2.5. Dead Poets Society has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.3. Dead Poets Society has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 7.0 during Aug 4 – Sep 2, 2025.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 20, 2026

Dead Poets Society2.954% · #334 in Film

The Pursuit of Happyness2.546% · #453 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Dead Poets Society4.369% · #194 in Film

The Pursuit of Happyness1.931% · #761 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Dead Poets Society7.055% · #1,240 in Film · Aug 4 – Sep 2, 2025

The Pursuit of Happyness5.745% · #1,460 in Film · Mar 7 – Apr 5, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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