HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#52
#1
#38
#1
9
16
0
6
43.3
14.6
4
19
Parenthood $100.0 Million
The Silence of the Lambs $130.7 Million
$133.2 Million
Box Office
$474.8 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Joaquin Phoenix
4 theatrical releases • $133.2 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | To Die For | $21.3 Million |
| 1989 | Parenthood | $100.0 Million |
| 1987 | Russkies | $2.2 Million |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp | $9.7 Million |
Jodie Foster
19 theatrical releases • $474.8 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nell | $33.7 Million |
| 1994 | Maverick | $101.6 Million |
| 1993 | Sommersby | $50.1 Million |
| 1992 | Shadows and Fog | $2.7 Million |
| 1991 | The Silence of the Lambs | $130.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 1995, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jodie Foster holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Jodie Foster holding the stronger position in this snapshot. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Jodie Foster without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.