HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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12
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10
42.6
7.2
17
23
X-Men $157.3 Million
Pretty Woman $178.4 Million
$299.1 Million
Box Office
$1.5 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Ian McKellen
17 theatrical releases • $299.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | X-Men | $157.3 Million |
| 1998 | Swept from the Sea | $397,020 |
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters | $6.5 Million |
| 1998 | Apt Pupil | $8.9 Million |
| 1997 | Bent | $496,059 |
Julia Roberts
23 theatrical releases • $1.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Erin Brockovich | $125.6 Million |
| 1999 | Runaway Bride | $152.3 Million |
| 1999 | Notting Hill | $116.1 Million |
| 1998 | Stepmom | $91.1 Million |
| 1997 | My Best Friend's Wedding | $127.1 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
As of the selected ranking year, Ian McKellen and Julia Roberts form a comparison shaped more by career pattern than by any single credit. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Julia Roberts holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Julia Roberts holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Julia Roberts while still showing distinct strengths on each side.