HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#12
#1
#8
#1
15
16
2
6
17.9
15.4
19
23
Top Gun $176.8 Million
Forrest Gump $329.7 Million
$774.2 Million
Box Office
$1.6 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Meg Ryan
19 theatrical releases • $774.2 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Courage Under Fire | $59.0 Million |
| 1995 | Restoration | $4.0 Million |
| 1995 | French Kiss | $38.9 Million |
| 1994 | When a Man Loves a Woman | $50.0 Million |
| 1994 | I.Q. | $26.4 Million |
Tom Hanks
23 theatrical releases • $1.6 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | That Thing You Do! | $25.9 Million |
| 1995 | Toy Story | $191.8 Million |
| 1995 | Apollo 13 | $172.1 Million |
| 1994 | Forrest Gump | $329.7 Million |
| 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | $126.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Meg Ryan versus Tom Hanks is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Tom Hanks holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Tom Hanks the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Tom Hanks without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.