HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#19
#1
#15
#1
17
31
0
26
31.2
6.4
30
45
Big Daddy $163.5 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$2.1 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
COMMUNITY VOTE
Who had the greater Hollywood career overall?
Cast your vote and compare your opinion with the community.
✓ Thanks for voting!
0 community votes
Community voting reflects visitor opinion and is independent of the Hollywood Rankings methodology.
CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Adam Sandler
30 theatrical releases • $2.1 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Grown Ups | $162.0 Million |
| 2009 | Funny People | $51.9 Million |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess With the Zohan | $100.0 Million |
| 2008 | Bedtime Stories | $110.1 Million |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me | $19.7 Million |
Meryl Streep
45 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2008 | Doubt | $33.4 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, Adam Sandler 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. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Meryl Streep while still showing distinct strengths on each side.