HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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17.5
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial $359.2 Million
Smokey and the Bandit $126.7 Million
$379.1 Million
Box Office
$908.1 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Drew Barrymore
2 theatrical releases • $379.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | $359.2 Million |
| 1980 | Altered States | $19.9 Million |
Burt Reynolds
28 theatrical releases • $908.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | $69.7 Million |
| 1982 | Six Pack | $20.2 Million |
| 1982 | Best Friends | $36.8 Million |
| 1981 | The Cannonball Run | $72.2 Million |
| 1981 | Sharky's Machine | $35.6 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Drew Barrymore versus Burt Reynolds is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Burt Reynolds holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Burt Reynolds holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Burt Reynolds while still showing distinct strengths on each side.