HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#8
#1
#5
#1
28
31
9
26
17.9
6.4
54
45
National Treasure: Book of Secrets $220.0 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$2.3 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Nicolas Cage
54 theatrical releases • $2.3 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | $63.2 Million |
| 2010 | Kick-Ass | $48.1 Million |
| 2009 | Knowing | $80.0 Million |
| 2009 | G-Force | $119.4 Million |
| 2009 | Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans | $1.7 Million |
Meryl Streep
45 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Fantastic Mr. Fox | $21.0 Million |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia | $94.1 Million |
| 2009 | It's Complicated | $112.7 Million |
| 2008 | Mamma Mia | $144.1 Million |
| 2008 | Doubt | $33.4 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, Nicolas Cage versus Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Elite Top 10 presence favors Meryl Streep, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.