HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#10
#1
#5
#1
29
32
11
27
18.4
6.2
55
46
National Treasure: Book of Secrets $220.0 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$2.4 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Nicolas Cage
58 theatrical releases • $2.4 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Trespass | $24,094 |
| 2011 | Season of the Witch | $24.8 Million |
| 2011 | Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance | $51.8 Million |
| 2011 | Drive Angry | $10.7 Million |
| 2010 | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | $63.2 Million |
Meryl Streep
46 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Iron Lady | $30.0 Million |
| 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 |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
By the 2011 season, the comparison is less about a single breakout moment and more about the shape of each actor's accumulated Hollywood results. The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.