Popularity comparison

The 40 Year Old Virgin vs St. Elmo's Fire

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 1, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The 40 Year Old Virgin is the most popular at 1.5, followed by St. Elmo's Fire at 1.5. The 40 Year Old Virgin has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.4. St. Elmo's Fire has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 5.4 during Jun 9 – Jul 8, 2024.

Current Buzz ScoreMay 31, 2026

The 40 Year Old Virgin1.550% · #1,326 in Film

St. Elmo's Fire1.550% · #1,327 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

The 40 Year Old Virgin1.455% · #1,226 in Film

St. Elmo's Fire1.245% · #1,547 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

The 40 Year Old Virgin2.834% · #2,522 in Film · Jul 3 – Aug 1, 2020

St. Elmo's Fire5.466% · #1,541 in Film · Jun 9 – Jul 8, 2024

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score