HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#29
#1
#4
#1
24
15
11
13
12.3
5.9
67
29
The Firm $158.3 Million
Ocean's Eleven $183.4 Million
$2.2 Billion
Box Office
$2.0 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Gene Hackman
67 theatrical releases • $2.2 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Runaway Jury | $49.4 Million |
| 2001 | The Royal Tenenbaums | $52.4 Million |
| 2001 | The Mexican | $66.8 Million |
| 2001 | Heist | $23.5 Million |
| 2001 | Heartbreakers | $40.3 Million |
Julia Roberts
29 theatrical releases • $2.0 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mona Lisa Smile | $63.9 Million |
| 2002 | Full Frontal | $2.5 Million |
| 2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | $16.0 Million |
| 2001 | The Mexican | $66.8 Million |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven | $183.4 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Gene Hackman versus Julia Roberts is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Julia Roberts holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Julia Roberts the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Julia Roberts while still showing distinct strengths on each side.