What is Killers of the Flower Moon's IQ Score?

Killers of the Flower Moon has an IQ Score of 185/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Masterclass tier. The score breaks down to 47/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 45/50 Educational Value, and 47/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Killers of the Flower Moon educational?

Killers of the Flower Moon is strong on educational value, 45/50 on TVI's rubric, which covers academic content, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, life skills, and knowledge transfer.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Killers of the Flower Moon , IQ Score 185/200

Killers of the Flower Moon has an IQ Score of 185/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Masterclass tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH·Updated 2026-05-21·Methodology

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185/ 200

Masterclass TVI Essential

Measurably increases domain knowledge or cognitive capacity

Killers of the Flower Moon poster, IQ Score 185/200, Masterclass tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

Cinematic Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Methodology reviewed by Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH

Physician scientist. Master of Public Health, with substantial coursework in research methodology. Reviews the rubric and its application across the adult catalog.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,282 titles, version-controlled

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TVI Essential · Consensus

Killers of the Flower Moon scores 185/200 on the TVI IQ Score, placing it in the Masterclass tier. Scorsese's 2023 film treats the Osage murders with historical fidelity and the late-career patience that earned Cultural Impact, Intellectual Substance, and Lasting Significance. TVI Essential is an editorial designation; IQ Score is a content rating, not an intelligence measurement.

The TVI Take

The FBI investigates the murder of Osage Nation members during the oil boom. Educational about the Osage murders and American racism.

Cognitive engagement from the historical justice and the detective work. Entertainment from the crime drama.

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