HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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9
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35.0
3.9
4
24
Mississippi Burning $34.6 Million
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest $109.0 Million
$59.6 Million
Box Office
$705.9 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Frances McDormand
4 theatrical releases • $59.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Mississippi Burning | $34.6 Million |
| 1987 | Raising Arizona | $22.8 Million |
| 1986 | Crimewave | $5,101 |
| 1985 | Blood Simple | $2.2 Million |
Jack Nicholson
24 theatrical releases • $705.9 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Witches of Eastwick | $63.8 Million |
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | $51.2 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Prizzi's Honor | $26.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
As of the selected ranking year, Frances McDormand and Jack Nicholson form a comparison shaped more by career pattern than by any single credit. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jack Nicholson holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jack Nicholson holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Jack Nicholson while still showing distinct strengths on each side.