HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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15
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40.0
5.9
21
29
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King $377.0 Million
Ocean's Eleven $183.4 Million
$1.5 Billion
Box Office
$2.0 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Ian McKellen
21 theatrical releases • $1.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | X2: X-Men United | $214.9 Million |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | $377.0 Million |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | $339.8 Million |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | $313.4 Million |
| 2000 | X-Men | $157.3 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.
The 2003 comparison presents Ian McKellen and Julia Roberts through the ranking data available at that point in time. Elite Top 10 presence favors Julia Roberts, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.
Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Julia Roberts holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Julia Roberts without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.