HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#25
#1
#18
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7
0
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22.0
3.6
9
13
Top Gun $176.8 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$419.3 Million
Box Office
$463.7 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Tom Cruise
9 theatrical releases • $419.3 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Top Gun | $176.8 Million |
| 1986 | The Color of Money | $52.3 Million |
| 1986 | Legend | $15.5 Million |
| 1983 | The Outsiders | $25.7 Million |
| 1983 | Risky Business | $63.5 Million |
Meryl Streep
13 theatrical releases • $463.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Plenty | $6.1 Million |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | $87.1 Million |
| 1984 | Falling in Love | $11.1 Million |
| 1983 | Silkwood | $35.6 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 1986, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Meryl Streep without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.