HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#25
#1
#12
#1
9
7
0
5
17.2
6.6
7
8
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial $359.2 Million
Beverly Hills Cop $234.8 Million
$426.4 Million
Box Office
$845.8 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Drew Barrymore
7 theatrical releases • $426.4 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | See You in the Morning | $4.8 Million |
| 1989 | Far from Home | $11,859 |
| 1985 | Cat's Eye | $13.1 Million |
| 1984 | Irreconcilable Differences | $12.4 Million |
| 1984 | Firestarter | $17.1 Million |
Eddie Murphy
8 theatrical releases • $845.8 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | $60.9 Million |
| 1988 | Coming to America | $128.2 Million |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | $153.7 Million |
| 1986 | The Golden Child | $79.8 Million |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | $234.8 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 Eddie Murphy is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Eddie Murphy holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Eddie Murphy holding the stronger position in this snapshot. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Eddie Murphy and remains tied to the selected ranking season.