Popularity comparison

The Thing vs I Am Sam

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 5, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Thing is the most popular at 2.7, followed by I Am Sam at 2.7. The Thing has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.2. The Thing has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 8.1 during Oct 7 – Nov 5, 2023.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 4, 2026

The Thing2.750% · #483 in Film

I Am Sam2.750% · #484 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The Thing3.262% · #306 in Film

I Am Sam2.038% · #699 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The Thing8.166% · #1,118 in Film · Oct 7 – Nov 5, 2023

I Am Sam4.134% · #1,926 in Film · Nov 16 – Dec 15, 2024

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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