HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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24.7
3.3
5
14
Back to the Future $212.3 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$325.8 Million
Box Office
$471.1 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Michael J. Fox
5 theatrical releases • $325.8 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Secret of My Success | $67.0 Million |
| 1987 | Light of Day | $10.5 Million |
| 1985 | Teen Wolf | $33.1 Million |
| 1985 | Back to the Future | $212.3 Million |
| 1980 | Midnight Madness | $2.9 Million |
Meryl Streep
14 theatrical releases • $471.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Plenty | $6.1 Million |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | $87.1 Million |
| 1984 | Falling in Love | $11.1 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 1987 comparison presents Michael J. Fox and Meryl Streep through the ranking data available at that point in time. Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Overall, the head-to-head score leans leans toward Meryl Streep, but the strongest context comes from the categories where the gap is clearest.