HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#12
#1
#4
#1
20
20
11
3
10.4
24.2
59
13
The Firm $158.3 Million
Twister $241.7 Million
$1.9 Billion
Box Office
$530.5 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Gene Hackman
59 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Twilight | $15.1 Million |
| 1998 | Enemy of the State | $111.5 Million |
| 1998 | Antz | $90.8 Million |
| 1997 | Absolute Power | $50.1 Million |
| 1996 | The Chamber | $14.6 Million |
Helen Hunt
13 theatrical releases • $530.5 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | As Good As It Gets | $148.5 Million |
| 1996 | Twister | $241.7 Million |
| 1995 | Kiss of Death | $14.9 Million |
| 1992 | The Waterdance | $1.7 Million |
| 1992 | Mr. Saturday Night | $13.4 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, Gene Hackman and Helen Hunt form a comparison shaped more by career pattern than by any single credit. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Helen Hunt holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Commercial scale is another meaningful divider, with the career domestic box office measure giving Gene Hackman the larger theatrical footprint. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Gene Hackman while still showing distinct strengths on each side.