4 4
Age 63

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 65

#89

Current Rank

#87

#1

Peak Rank

#5

41

Years Ranked

40

7

Years in Top 10

5

40.1

Average Rank

38.1

26

Theatrical Releases

33

Twister $241.7 Million

Biggest Hit

Top Gun $176.8 Million

$1.1 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$1.2 Billion

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At this point in the rankings, Helen Hunt versus Meg Ryan is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Elite Top 10 presence favors Helen Hunt, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.

Domestic theatrical output favors Meg Ryan, whose advantage across domestic theatrical releases gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup stays evenly split and remains tied to the selected ranking season.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Helen Hunt Meg Ryan

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Helen Hunt

26 theatrical releases • $1.1 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2021 How It Ends $16,104
2018 The Miracle Season $10.2 Million
2014 Decoding Annie Parker $48,390
2012 The Sessions $6.0 Million
2011 Soul Surfer $43.9 Million

Meg Ryan

33 theatrical releases • $1.2 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2023 What Happens Later $3.3 Million
2009 Serious Moonlight $25,339
2008 The Women $26.9 Million
2007 In the Land of Women $11.1 Million
2004 Against the Ropes $5.9 Million