HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#9
#1
#5
#1
9
9
4
9
12.2
3.0
10
15
Ghostbusters $229.2 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$703.0 Million
Box Office
$478.0 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Bill Murray
10 theatrical releases • $703.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | $16.0 Million |
| 1988 | Scrooged | $60.3 Million |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors | $38.7 Million |
| 1984 | The Razor's Edge | $6.6 Million |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | $229.2 Million |
Meryl Streep
15 theatrical releases • $478.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | A Cry in the Dark | $6.9 Million |
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Plenty | $6.1 Million |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | $87.1 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, Bill Murray versus Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons.
The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Meryl Streep without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.