HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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8.8
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39
15
Superman $134.2 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$876.6 Million
Box Office
$478.0 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Gene Hackman
39 theatrical releases • $876.6 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Split Decisions | $695,822 |
| 1988 | Mississippi Burning | $34.6 Million |
| 1988 | Full Moon in Blue Water | $450,726 |
| 1988 | Bat*21 | $4.0 Million |
| 1988 | Another Woman | $1.6 Million |
Meryl Streep
15 theatrical releases • $478.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | A Cry in the Dark | $6.9 Million |
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Plenty | $6.1 Million |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | $87.1 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
The 1988 comparison presents Gene Hackman and Meryl Streep through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
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.