HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#5
#1
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8
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8
12.6
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8
14
Ghostbusters $229.2 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$626.6 Million
Box Office
$471.1 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Bill Murray
8 theatrical releases • $626.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors | $38.7 Million |
| 1984 | The Razor's Edge | $6.6 Million |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | $229.2 Million |
| 1982 | Tootsie | $177.2 Million |
| 1981 | Stripes | $85.3 Million |
Meryl Streep
14 theatrical releases • $471.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Plenty | $6.1 Million |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | $87.1 Million |
| 1984 | Falling in Love | $11.1 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
The 1987 comparison presents Bill Murray and Meryl Streep through the ranking data available at that point in time. The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.