HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest $109.0 Million
On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
$423.1 Million
Box Office
$565.7 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jack Nicholson
18 theatrical releases • $423.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | The Border | $6.1 Million |
| 1981 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | $12.4 Million |
| 1981 | Reds | $40.4 Million |
| 1980 | The Shining | $44.2 Million |
| 1978 | Goin' South | $7.4 Million |
Jane Fonda
19 theatrical releases • $565.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Rollover | $10.9 Million |
| 1981 | On Golden Pond | $119.3 Million |
| 1980 | Nine to Five | $103.3 Million |
| 1979 | The Electric Horseman | $61.8 Million |
| 1979 | The China Syndrome | $51.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 1982, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. The category score gives Jane Fonda the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Jane Fonda as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Jane Fonda while still showing distinct strengths on each side.