HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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22
11
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13.8
11.5
23
30
The Silence of the Lambs $130.7 Million
Forrest Gump $329.7 Million
$713.2 Million
Box Office
$2.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jodie Foster
23 theatrical releases • $713.2 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys | $1.8 Million |
| 2002 | Panic Room | $96.4 Million |
| 1999 | Anna and the King | $39.3 Million |
| 1997 | Contact | $100.9 Million |
| 1994 | Nell | $33.7 Million |
Tom Hanks
30 theatrical releases • $2.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Road to Perdition | $104.5 Million |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can | $164.6 Million |
| 2000 | Cast Away | $233.6 Million |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | $245.9 Million |
| 1999 | The Gren Mile | $136.8 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 2002, 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 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. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Tom Hanks without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.