HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest $109.0 Million
On Golden Pond $119.3 Million
$558.2 Million
Box Office
$591.3 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jack Nicholson
20 theatrical releases • $558.2 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Prizzi's Honor | $26.7 Million |
| 1983 | Terms of Endearment | $108.4 Million |
| 1982 | The Border | $6.1 Million |
| 1981 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | $12.4 Million |
| 1981 | Reds | $40.4 Million |
Jane Fonda
20 theatrical releases • $591.3 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Agnes of God | $25.6 Million |
| 1981 | Rollover | $10.9 Million |
| 1981 | On Golden Pond | $119.3 Million |
| 1980 | Nine to Five | $103.3 Million |
| 1979 | The Electric Horseman | $61.8 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, Jack Nicholson versus Jane Fonda is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. The category score gives Jane Fonda the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Jane Fonda as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. The comparison therefore points leans toward Jane Fonda, with the most meaningful separation coming from the highlighted career measures.