Popularity comparison

Forrest Gump vs Good Will Hunting

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 30, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Forrest Gump is the most popular at 3.2, followed by Good Will Hunting at 2.4. Good Will Hunting has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.4. Forrest Gump has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 21.5 during Jul 25 – Aug 23, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 29, 2026

Forrest Gump3.256% · #261 in Film

Good Will Hunting2.444% · #426 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Forrest Gump4.249% · #196 in Film

Good Will Hunting4.451% · #176 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Forrest Gump21.573% · #494 in Film · Jul 25 – Aug 23, 2022

Good Will Hunting8.127% · #1,124 in Film · Dec 10, 2022 – Jan 8, 2023

Buzz Score Over Time

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