HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#3
#1
#3
#1
24
32
1
27
45.3
6.2
30
46
The Dark Knight $533.3 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$1.6 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Christian Bale
30 theatrical releases • $1.6 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Fighter | $93.6 Million |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation | $125.3 Million |
| 2009 | Public Enemies | $97.1 Million |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | $533.3 Million |
| 2007 | Rescue Dawn | $5.5 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, Christian Bale 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.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Meryl Streep without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.