HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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1.6
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22
24
On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest $109.0 Million
$621.1 Million
Box Office
$705.9 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jane Fonda
22 theatrical releases • $621.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Leonard Part 6 | $4.6 Million |
| 1986 | The Morning After | $25.1 Million |
| 1985 | Agnes of God | $25.6 Million |
| 1981 | Rollover | $10.9 Million |
| 1981 | On Golden Pond | $119.3 Million |
Jack Nicholson
24 theatrical releases • $705.9 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Witches of Eastwick | $63.8 Million |
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | $51.2 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Prizzi's Honor | $26.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Jane Fonda versus Jack Nicholson is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. The visible categories are closely balanced, so the page reads less as a decisive result and more as a point-in-time snapshot of two different career paths.
Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Jack Nicholson while still showing distinct strengths on each side.