1 7
Age 63

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 64

#89

Current Rank

#12

#1

Peak Rank

#2

41

Years Ranked

45

7

Years in Top 10

24

40.1

Average Rank

10.9

26

Theatrical Releases

47

Twister $241.7 Million

Biggest Hit

Top Gun: Maverick $718.7 Million

$1.1 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$5.5 Billion

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Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.

Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2026, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Tom Cruise holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

The category score gives Tom Cruise the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Tom Cruise while still showing distinct strengths on each side.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Helen Hunt Tom Cruise

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