HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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9.0
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13
Grease $160.0 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$451.0 Million
Box Office
$463.7 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
John Travolta
9 theatrical releases • $451.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Perfect | $12.9 Million |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind | $23.6 Million |
| 1983 | Staying Alive | $63.8 Million |
| 1981 | Blow Out | $13.7 Million |
| 1980 | Urban Cowboy | $46.9 Million |
Meryl Streep
13 theatrical releases • $463.7 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Plenty | $6.1 Million |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | $87.1 Million |
| 1984 | Falling in Love | $11.1 Million |
| 1983 | Silkwood | $35.6 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 1986 comparison presents John Travolta and Meryl Streep through the ranking data available at that point in time. The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Meryl Streep while still showing distinct strengths on each side.