HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#43
#1
#20
#1
29
32
0
27
37.4
6.2
15
46
Gangs of New York $77.8 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$394.2 Million
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Daniel Day-Lewis
15 theatrical releases • $394.2 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nine | $19.7 Million |
| 2007 | There Will Be Blood | $40.2 Million |
| 2005 | The Ballad of Jack and Rose | $712,275 |
| 2002 | Gangs of New York | $77.8 Million |
| 1997 | The Boxer | $6.0 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, Daniel Day-Lewis versus Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Elite Top 10 presence favors Meryl Streep, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.