HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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27.5
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20
Taps $35.9 Million
On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
$95.4 Million
Box Office
$591.3 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Sean Penn
7 theatrical releases • $159.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | $17.1 Million |
| 1984 | Racing with the Moon | $6.0 Million |
| 1984 | Crackers | $129,268 |
| 1983 | Risky Business | $63.5 Million |
| 1983 | Bad Boys | $9.2 Million |
Jane Fonda
20 theatrical releases • $591.3 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Agnes of God | $25.6 Million |
| 1981 | Rollover | $10.9 Million |
| 1981 | On Golden Pond | $119.3 Million |
| 1980 | Nine to Five | $103.3 Million |
| 1979 | The Electric Horseman | $61.8 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
The 1985 comparison presents Sean Penn and Jane Fonda through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jane Fonda holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Jane Fonda as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Jane Fonda without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.