HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#6
#1
#1
#1
35
31
30
5
5.9
33.3
51
57
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
The Avengers $623.4 Million
$2.1 Billion
Box Office
$3.3 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Meryl Streep
51 theatrical releases • $2.1 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Homesman | $2.4 Million |
| 2014 | The Giver | $45.1 Million |
| 2014 | Into the Woods | $128.0 Million |
| 2013 | August: Osage County | $37.7 Million |
| 2012 | Hope Springs | $63.5 Million |
Robert Downey Jr.
57 theatrical releases • $3.3 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Judge | $47.1 Million |
| 2014 | Chef | $31.4 Million |
| 2013 | Iron Man 3 | $409.0 Million |
| 2012 | The Avengers | $623.4 Million |
| 2011 | Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows | $186.8 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2014, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Elite Top 10 presence favors Meryl Streep, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context.
Average Rank adds useful texture here, pointing to Meryl Streep as the steadier high-ranking presence across eligible seasons. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Robert Downey Jr. without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.