HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#49
#1
#4
#1
22
21
9
11
14.8
12.0
22
28
Tootsie $177.2 Million
Forrest Gump $329.7 Million
$511.9 Million
Box Office
$2.6 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jessica Lange
22 theatrical releases • $511.9 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Titus | $2.0 Million |
| 1998 | Hush | $13.6 Million |
| 1998 | Cousin Bette | $1.3 Million |
| 1997 | A Thousand Acres | $7.9 Million |
| 1995 | Rob Roy | $31.6 Million |
Tom Hanks
28 theatrical releases • $2.6 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Cast Away | $233.6 Million |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | $245.9 Million |
| 1999 | The Gren Mile | $136.8 Million |
| 1998 | You've Got Mail | $115.8 Million |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan | $216.5 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 2001 comparison presents Jessica Lange and Tom Hanks through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Tom Hanks holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Tom Hanks the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Tom Hanks while still showing distinct strengths on each side.