HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#41
#1
#37
#1
2
7
0
5
39.0
8.6
2
9
Empire of the Sun $22.2 Million
Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million
$32.4 Million
Box Office
$374.6 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Christian Bale
2 theatrical releases • $32.4 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Henry V | $10.2 Million |
| 1987 | Empire of the Sun | $22.2 Million |
Glenn Close
9 theatrical releases • $374.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Immediate Family | $5.9 Million |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | $34.7 Million |
| 1987 | Fatal Attraction | $156.6 Million |
| 1985 | Maxie | $2.6 Million |
| 1985 | Jagged Edge | $40.5 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
By the 1989 season, the comparison is less about a single breakout moment and more about the shape of each actor's accumulated Hollywood results. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Glenn Close holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Glenn Close holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Glenn Close while still showing distinct strengths on each side.