HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#5
#1
#1
#1
18
17
18
7
4.1
14.6
24
23
Kramer vs Kramer $106.3 Million
Forrest Gump $329.7 Million
$753.4 Million
Box Office
$1.6 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Meryl Streep
24 theatrical releases • $753.4 Million Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Marvin's Room | $12.8 Million |
| 1996 | Before and After | $8.8 Million |
| 1995 | The Bridges of Madison County | $71.5 Million |
| 1994 | The River Wild | $46.8 Million |
| 1994 | The House of the Spirits | $6.3 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, Meryl Streep versus Tom Hanks is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. The biggest-hit category sharpens the box office contrast, especially because Tom Hanks's leading film creates the stronger single-release benchmark.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. The comparison therefore points leans toward Meryl Streep, with the most meaningful separation coming from the highlighted career measures.