HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#40
#1
#38
#1
5
9
0
7
40.6
7.0
3
13
Parenthood $100.0 Million
Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million
$111.9 Million
Box Office
$531.4 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Joaquin Phoenix
3 theatrical releases • $111.9 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Parenthood | $100.0 Million |
| 1987 | Russkies | $2.2 Million |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp | $9.7 Million |
Glenn Close
13 theatrical releases • $531.4 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Meeting Venus | $1.0 Million |
| 1991 | Hook | $119.7 Million |
| 1990 | Reversal of Fortune | $15.4 Million |
| 1990 | Hamlet | $20.7 Million |
| 1989 | Immediate Family | $5.9 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, Joaquin Phoenix and Glenn Close form a comparison shaped more by career pattern than by any single credit. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Glenn Close holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Glenn Close holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Glenn Close while still showing distinct strengths on each side.