HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#17
#1
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#1
14
32
0
27
45.3
6.2
27
46
Elf $173.4 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$1.5 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Will Ferrell
33 theatrical releases • $2.0 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Everything Must Go | $2.7 Million |
| 2010 | The Other Guys | $119.2 Million |
| 2010 | Megamind | $148.4 Million |
| 2009 | The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard | $15.1 Million |
| 2009 | Land of the Lost | $49.4 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.
At this point in the rankings, Will Ferrell versus Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Elite Top 10 presence favors Meryl Streep, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.
Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.