HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#9
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#3
#1
25
11
5
5
33.2
19.8
29
29
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million
$2.2 Billion
Box Office
$1.9 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Ian McKellen
29 theatrical releases • $2.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Golden Compass | $70.1 Million |
| 2007 | Stardust | $38.6 Million |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | $234.4 Million |
| 2006 | The Da Vinci Code | $217.5 Million |
| 2006 | Flushed Away | $64.7 Million |
Cate Blanchett
29 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | $127.5 Million |
| 2008 | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | $317.1 Million |
| 2007 | I'm Not There | $4.0 Million |
| 2007 | Hot Fuzz | $23.6 Million |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | $16.4 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
The 2008 comparison presents Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett through the ranking data available at that point in time. Ranking longevity favors Ian McKellen, whose advantage across ranked seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Cate Blanchett as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Cate Blanchett without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.