HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#5
#1
#3
#1
25
33
2
28
43.7
6.0
32
47
The Dark Knight $533.3 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$2.0 Billion
Box Office
$1.9 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Christian Bale
32 theatrical releases • $2.0 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Flowers of War | $311,434 |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises | $448.1 Million |
| 2010 | The Fighter | $93.6 Million |
| 2009 | Terminator Salvation | $125.3 Million |
| 2009 | Public Enemies | $97.1 Million |
Meryl Streep
47 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hope Springs | $63.5 Million |
| 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 |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
The 2012 comparison presents Christian Bale and Meryl Streep through the ranking data available at that point in time. 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.