HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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Empire of the Sun $22.2 Million
Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million
$22.2 Million
Box Office
$410.7 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
11 theatrical releases • $410.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Reversal of Fortune | $15.4 Million |
| 1990 | Hamlet | $20.7 Million |
| 1989 | Immediate Family | $5.9 Million |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | $34.7 Million |
| 1987 | Fatal Attraction | $156.6 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
As of the selected ranking year, Christian Bale and Glenn Close form a comparison shaped more by career pattern than by any single credit. 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. Overall, the head-to-head score leans leans toward Glenn Close, but the strongest context comes from the categories where the gap is clearest.