HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#17
#1
#5
#1
21
22
3
12
16.6
11.5
27
30
Top Gun $176.8 Million
Forrest Gump $329.7 Million
$1.2 Billion
Box Office
$2.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Meg Ryan
27 theatrical releases • $1.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kate & Leopold | $47.1 Million |
| 2000 | Proof of Life | $32.6 Million |
| 2000 | Hanging Up | $36.1 Million |
| 1998 | You've Got Mail | $115.8 Million |
| 1998 | Hurlyburly | $1.8 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.
At this point in the rankings, Meg Ryan versus Tom Hanks is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. 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.