HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#8
#1
#8
#1
9
11
1
11
21.1
3.6
10
26
Top Gun $176.8 Million
Batman $251.2 Million
$405.0 Million
Box Office
$967.1 Million
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Meg Ryan
10 theatrical releases • $405.0 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Joe Versus the Volcano | $39.4 Million |
| 1989 | When Harry Met Sally... | $92.8 Million |
| 1988 | The Presidio | $20.3 Million |
| 1988 | Promised Land | $316,199 |
| 1988 | D.O.A. | $12.7 Million |
Jack Nicholson
26 theatrical releases • $967.1 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Two Jakes | $10.0 Million |
| 1989 | Batman | $251.2 Million |
| 1987 | The Witches of Eastwick | $63.8 Million |
| 1987 | Ironweed | $7.4 Million |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | $51.2 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, Meg Ryan versus Jack Nicholson is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Elite Top 10 presence favors Jack Nicholson, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.
The category score gives Jack Nicholson the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Jack Nicholson while still showing distinct strengths on each side.