Popularity comparison

Whiplash vs The Big Short

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 20, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Whiplash is the most popular at 3.3, followed by The Big Short at 3.3. Whiplash has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 3.6. The Big Short has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 14.2 during Jan 22 – Feb 20, 2021.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 19, 2026

Whiplash3.350% · #272 in Film

The Big Short3.350% · #273 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Whiplash3.652% · #255 in Film

The Big Short3.448% · #286 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Whiplash6.230% · #1,377 in Film · Dec 24, 2022 – Jan 22, 2023

The Big Short14.270% · #705 in Film · Jan 22 – Feb 20, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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