HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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#5
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8
9.5
3.3
9
14
Grease $160.0 Million
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
$451.0 Million
Box Office
$471.1 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
14 theatrical releases • $471.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1986 | Heartburn | $25.3 Million |
| 1985 | Plenty | $6.1 Million |
| 1985 | Out of Africa | $87.1 Million |
| 1984 | Falling in Love | $11.1 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, John Travolta versus Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Meryl Streep and remains tied to the selected ranking season.