HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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21.0
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19
Taps $35.9 Million
On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
$67.0 Million
Box Office
$565.7 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Tom Cruise
2 theatrical releases • $67.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Taps | $35.9 Million |
| 1981 | Endless Love | $31.2 Million |
Jane Fonda
19 theatrical releases • $565.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1979 | The China Syndrome | $51.7 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, Tom Cruise versus Jane Fonda is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jane Fonda holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jane Fonda holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Jane Fonda while still showing distinct strengths on each side.