HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#37
#1
#33
#1
8
10
0
4
53.9
21.7
13
27
The Patriot $113.3 Million
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million
$413.0 Million
Box Office
$1.5 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Heath Ledger
13 theatrical releases • $413.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | I'm Not There | $4.0 Million |
| 2006 | Candy | $45,128 |
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm | $37.9 Million |
| 2005 | Lords of Dogtown | $11.3 Million |
| 2005 | Casanova | $11.3 Million |
Cate Blanchett
27 theatrical releases • $1.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | I'm Not There | $4.0 Million |
| 2007 | Hot Fuzz | $23.6 Million |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | $16.4 Million |
| 2006 | The Good German | $1.3 Million |
| 2006 | Notes on a Scandal | $17.5 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Heath Ledger versus Cate Blanchett is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Cate Blanchett holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Cate Blanchett holding the stronger position in this snapshot. The comparison therefore points leans toward Cate Blanchett, with the most meaningful separation coming from the highlighted career measures.