Murder in the First vs The Messenger

Popularity by Buzz Score · Updated July 5, 2026

×Murder in the First0.2Buzz Score · #4,947 in Film

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×The Messenger0.2Buzz Score · #4,948 in Film

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Murder in the First and The Messenger are neck and neck today

	Murder in the First	The Messenger
1-Year AverageDaily average	0.2#5,607 in Film	0.6#3,107 in Film
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	0.4#6,453 in FilmNov 11 – Dec 10, 2022	1.6#3,740 in FilmAug 31 – Sep 29, 2024

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Share of all Buzz ScoreMurder in the First36%of all Buzz ScoreThe Messenger64%of all Buzz Score

Murder in the First36%

The Messenger64%

By current Buzz Score, Murder in the First is the most popular at 0.2, followed by The Messenger at 0.2. The Messenger has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 0.6. The Messenger has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 1.6 during Aug 31 – Sep 29, 2024.