HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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#1
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#1
8
8
2
8
13.9
3.4
13
14
National Lampoon's Vacation $61.4 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$471.6 Million
Box Office
$471.1 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Chevy Chase
14 theatrical releases • $485.5 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Three Amigos! | $39.2 Million |
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | $60.1 Million |
| 1985 | Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird | $14.0 Million |
| 1985 | National Lampoon's European Vacation | $49.4 Million |
| 1985 | Fletch | $50.6 Million |
Meryl Streep
14 theatrical releases • $471.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Plenty | $6.1 Million |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | $87.1 Million |
| 1984 | Falling in Love | $11.1 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Chevy Chase versus Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Meryl Streep without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.