HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#11
#1
#5
#1
30
33
11
28
18.2
6.1
57
47
National Treasure: Book of Secrets $220.0 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$2.4 Billion
Box Office
$1.9 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Nicolas Cage
60 theatrical releases • $2.4 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Stolen | $304,318 |
| 2012 | Seeking Justice | $411,746 |
| 2011 | Trespass | $24,094 |
| 2011 | Season of the Witch | $24.8 Million |
| 2011 | Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance | $51.8 Million |
Meryl Streep
47 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hope Springs | $63.5 Million |
| 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 |
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.
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.