HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#36
#1
#24
#1
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8
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8
30.8
3.3
4
14
A Soldier's Story $21.8 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$41.1 Million
Box Office
$471.1 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Denzel Washington
4 theatrical releases • $41.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Cry Freedom | $5.9 Million |
| 1986 | Power | $3.8 Million |
| 1984 | A Soldier's Story | $21.8 Million |
| 1981 | Carbon Copy | $9.6 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 |
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Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Denzel Washington 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.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.